Kids Ministry

Why Invest in Your Kids Ministry?

Hey pastor, church board. It’s great to be with you for a few minutes. Thinking about investing in your kids ministry? Let me start with a sports analogy. 🙂 You know back in 1960 the NFL Championship game was between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers. And the Eagles whopped the Packers. Those…

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Bringing Kids Back to Church after COVID-19

In raising kids, one thing is for sure. You’re always playing the long game. And that is particularly true as Christ-following parents chart the spiritual course for their children to love and honor God. So, with this reality, how do we fit this into bringing kids back to church after COVID-19? We have just walked…

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3 Ways a Kids Pastor Should Speak to Children

Thinking about how to speak to children in Kids Ministry brings a famous quote to mind. “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all.” -Thumper from Disney’s Bambi. My mouth got me into A LOT of trouble growing up. I would often speak without thinking. I’d fly off the handle with my…

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Excellence Is Not Good Enough in Ministry

Excellence is not good enough. What does this mean? Have you ever met someone who seemed to be stuck in time? The way they dress, style of their hair and speech are all reminiscent of a bygone time. I remember as a teen in the nineties, many of my dad’s friends still wore pastel leisure…

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