Kids need a strong foundation from which they can build their lives. A weak and shifty foundation will cause them to lose faith and lead a life filled with harmful decisions. A strong foundation can give them a great starting point for a life filled with peace and joy-filled decisions. As... Continue Reading →
The Big List of Consequences
Consequences and discipline are necessary and helpful for any parent who seeks to help their child grow up to be a responsible person who makes great choices. Below is a big list of consequences from about.com for your tool belt. But keep in mind the difference between behaviour modification and Biblical correction. As Godly parents,... Continue Reading →
The End of Poverty
Can we end poverty in 25 years? Explore the 58 movement. The End of Poverty.
Cory Center for Children’s Ministry | Resources for children’s and family ministry leaders
Cory Center for Children's Ministry | Resources for children's and family ministry leaders. Get on board the children's ministry train! Jesus loves kids and so can we. This resource can help.
Theology for Kids | Andy Naselli
Theology for Kids | Andy Naselli. Looking for books on theology for your kids? Â You may want to start with this list from Andy Naselli.
Dads, Consider the Impact of Availability – Desiring God
Dads, Consider the Impact of Availability - Desiring God. Dads, don't miss this article!
“God, I’m So Angry Right Now! (Uhh, is that Okay?)”
I'm not really a poet, but I am very interested in presenting truth in memorable ways. I've appreciated revisiting biblical poetry in the Bible interpretation class I'm currently taking. This skill is helpful when studying the psalms as well as wisdom literature. Understanding the full art of Hebrew poetry is difficult for English translations, but... Continue Reading →
KidzMatter: A Theology of Creativity
Ever heard someone say, "I'm not creative?" Well here's a response: "Yes, you are. You just don't realize it yet!" Spend some time improving your own creativity as you read over this article from Mark Conner in K! Magazine. Here's my short logic to prove you are creative: God is Creator, therefore, God is creative.... Continue Reading →
Ministry Models and Fired Up Volunteers!
I've been re-reading "Making Your Children's Ministry the Best Hour of Every Kid's Week," by Sue Miller and David Staal, for one of my seminary classes. The following are some brief reflections. Much of how I do children's ministry has been shaped by the Promiseland model that has come from Willow Creek Community Church in... Continue Reading →
Website for Pastors: By Pastors for Pastors
Pastors. Here's a good place to go to receive pastoral support for pastoral ministry.
