God gives and gives and gives. Out of gratitude and from a heart of justice, we give. Giving is an act of defiance against depravity. It rises up and says, "I will not tolerate disgrace. I will restore with grace-filled goodness."
The Importance of Ministry to Children & Families | Kidmin360
The Importance of Ministry to Children & Families (graphic) | Kidmin360.
A Comprehensive Plan for Mentoring Families
I'm attaching here a project I worked on for my seminary class: Ministering to Families. It is essentially a walk through of a system for mentoring families that promotes relational restoration. The principles are based on the story of the Gospel as the best plan not only for a restored relationship with God, but also... Continue Reading →
Inside Out Families-A Brief Impression of the Book
This book by Diana Garland is a good read that has a good focus on families who give more than receive. In this impression I look at the purpose of the book, stories that move us to action and a simple plan for empowering churches to empower their people to serve. PURPOSE The purpose of... Continue Reading →
3 Quick Wins for Kids’ Ministry | The Resurgence
3 Quick Wins for Kids' Ministry | The Resurgence. Saw it, liked it, sharing it!
A Philosophy of Children’s and Family Ministry (Part 2)
(For part 1 click here.) Challenges Of course there are many challenges when it comes to ministry with children and families. As mentioned in the rationale, people have sinned and are separated from God and therefore, need that relationship repaired. So sin is the number one challenge. Leaders, parents, extended families and children are tempted to... Continue Reading →
A Philosophy of Children’s and Family Ministry (Part 1)
Rationale and Biblical Foundation God loves people. In the beginning God created a universe to display his greatness. Then he created people to share and revel in it. When those people sinned, the intimacy they shared with God was forever broken. But God had an even bigger plan to show off even more greatness so... Continue Reading →
Website for Pastors: By Pastors for Pastors
Pastors. Here's a good place to go to receive pastoral support for pastoral ministry.
JOIN US ON FEBRUARY 15! – Orange Strategy
JOIN US ON FEBRUARY 15! - Orange. I might want to check this out. It's a free online session. Not familiar with Orange? Click on one of the pictures for more information. Reggie Joiner Sue Miller Carey Nieuwhof
Ed Stetzer: Dan Cruver on Small Churches and Adoption
Ed Stetzer - Thursday Is for Thinkers: Dan Cruver on Small Churches and Adoption. A must read! The church MUST be about adoption and orphan care.