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If you haven't got your hands on a Hands-On Bible now is the time! Your family will love this updated NLT Bible. Even if you can't get the Bible, the website below has some good features. From the publishers: This new edition features... Updated, full-color tip-ins with engaging activities that kids love. A more portable size for... Continue Reading →
Further ideas, resources and links I liked from the Children's Ministry Expo, 2010 that will benefit children's ministry leaders as well as parents influence the next generation to walk with Jesus. (For part 1 click here). In this article: Links Just a random collection of websites you may want to check out. Resources Parenting, family... Continue Reading →
So, I got up this morning, dropped off my kids and stole my wife away for a 7 hour drive to Lexington, KY...for a 1 1/2 day event...coming back tomorrow...and High Seas VBS starts next week. My friend Tim Cressman calls it a bold decision. Others may call it dumb or ignorant. I like bold,... Continue Reading →
This past year the children's ministry volunteers at our church played a game called Emotional Fruit Salad. (You can learn how to play this game by clicking here for your next party!) Some who are, let's say, a little more conservative, wanted to shoot me I'm sure, but we all had a good laugh by... Continue Reading →
I'm always fascinated with personalities. In the Bible you have gutsy Peter, eccentric John the Baptist, encouraging Barnabas, driven King David and so on. People are wonderfully designed with so many different styles of life. My two children are vastly different in personalities. Sonora is particular, loves to be pretty, sings laments when she's in... Continue Reading →
Don't miss this straightforward, passionate look at what matters now in children's ministry! The read is easy and laid out in short 200 word answers to the question: "What matters now in children's ministry?" Answers are from 33 leaders who really care about children and those who lead them. Contributor's include Amy Dolan (Lemon Lime... Continue Reading →
ONLY KIDS MAY DISTURB ME Kids wake me up! Kids make me laugh! Kids remind me of God! Kids make me smile! Kids are fun! Kids are interesting! Kids are valuable! Kids are curious! Jesus welcomed them and so will I. I am a children’s pastor!
I spent a couple hours today with a group of kindergarten and grade one kids. Not a big deal really. We had some popcorn and a movie. Or is it a big deal? I think maybe it is. One boy, when his mother asked if he still wanted to come to the party, came quickly... Continue Reading →
Topping the news lately has been the tremendous ash cloud covering Europe. Brewing underneath the icy cold climate of Iceland is a hot volcano. This volcano has spewed it's contents into the atmosphere impacting millions of people. I am fascinated with volcanoes. They stir up in me all kinds of emotions. Adventure, awe, fear and... Continue Reading →
Help your family understand how each part of the Bible fits together. This game can help: Bible Timeline Game
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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