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Keeping the Gospel Central in Children's Ministry

The single most important charge to everyone who ministers to children is to get the Gospel right and keep it […]

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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? […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Why Bible-Centered Teaching Drives Belief

What are you doing with your hour? Each week, you have a limited amount of time to disciple children at […]