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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 →
High Seas Expedition was a fantastic week where the church worked together to create a highly memorable experience for kids and families to look back on for the rest of their lives. The theme was God's love as shown through His Word. May His Word go out into the world, linger in people's souls and... 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 →
Each week at church I do a few minutes segment called Chat with Pastor Steve. Kids can write in any comments, questions, jokes or prayer requests. (We're a small enough church that I usually don't worry about having too many to handle in a service). I really enjoy getting into the minds of kids this... 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 →
Daph and I have been getting some votes on potential baby names from friends. From the votes so far, here are the leaders and those lower on the list: Leaders: Hannah (15 yes, 6 no) Emilia (12 yes, 9 no) Addison (10 yes, 9 no) Alana (13 yes, 8 no) Sophie (11 yes, 8 no)... Continue Reading →
Sometimes as dads, we try to fix our kids. Let's learn how we as parents can celebrate our kids. Consider how Francis Chan treated his daughter on her 16th birthday and glean principles of celebration. Watch this clip.
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 →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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