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? […]
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 […]
The Carpool Question I Pray Every Kid Keeps Asking
I love morning carpool. That 20-minute ride to school has produced some great conversations with my 16-year-old daughter and her […]
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 […]
What to Say When Your Child Doubts Christianity
She came into my bedroom with a serious look on her face. As a dad of four daughters, I’ve seen […]
You Can't Pray for a Country You Don't Know Exists
Kids have questions. I mean, lots of questions. When my son was four, I think he broke the world record […]
Raise Kids Who Love Their Neighbors: Gospel Witness Starts at Home
Who is my neighbor? When a man asked Jesus this question in Luke 10:29, Jesus responded with the parable of […]
Discipling Your Family Through the Chaos of Summer
A professor of mine once said, “What you study determines how you study it.” The statement makes good sense. After […]
Make This Summer Meaningful: Establish a Family Summer Discipleship Rhythm
Ah, summer. Just the word evokes the sensations of warm days playing games in the yard, evenings spent roasting marshmallows […]
How Do I Pick the Right Curriculum?
One of the most difficult and significant decisions you can make as a children and youth pastor is the curriculum […]