“Dear God, I Don’t Got Words to Say”: What Preschoolers Teach Us About Discipleship
Child discipleship is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s something that takes preparation, time and endurance. A big way that […]
Why Your Kids Ministry Needs Disciples More Than Programs
If you were asked to teach a class on any given topic, what would it be? Car maintenance? Baking sourdough? […]
How to Disciple Parents So They Can Disciple Their Kids
As the old saying goes, “If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day; teach a […]
Kids Ministry Event Planning: 4 Mistakes to Avoid
I’ve got a confession to make: Not all of my ministry events have been successful. I’ve run volunteer trainings, community […]
Introducing: From Children's Ministry to Child Discipleship
When I watch It’s a Wonderful Life at Christmas time, I cry. Every single time. Without fail. There’s just something […]
Welcoming Incoming Sixth Graders Into Student Ministry
If I’m honest, in nearly 20 years of student ministry, one of the issues I’ve consistently wrestled with is how […]
Rebuilding Your Fall Plan Around Formation, Not Activity
I recently had a conversation with a children’s minister friend about communicating with parents in the fall. She lamented that […]
What New Families Notice in the First 10 Minutes
A new-to-the-area family decides to try out your church on Sunday. They are loaded up in the minivan, bellies full […]
How to Teach the Gospel to Preschoolers
Some may think teaching the gospel to a preschooler is difficult. How do you do it? What words do you […]
And There Arose Another Generation: Raising Disciplemakers to Go
It’s not uncommon for me to adopt a Bible reading plan each year, as I’m certain many of you do […]
