Serving on the ministry team of Awana Missionaries and running CommanderBill.net, I am involved in several trainings, from Regional Basic Trainings, to individual church trainings, to conferences, to being a consultant to churches and individuals. So you would think that I’ve got it down and run the perfect club, right? Well, I wish that was the … [Read more…]
Several years ago I began doing something to try to reach some boys in our Awana club, reaching out to let them know that someone cared. I do not know if it impacted those boys, but the subsequent result still amazes me today. I was completely clueless as to the impact it was having on … [Read more…]
My first article about a mistake I made was so popular, I will share with you more of my imperfections (which I had planned to do anyway). Again, my prayer is that you learn from mistakes I made (as I have) and avoid the in the future. Good communication is vital! A few years ago, … [Read more…]
This is an example of working with a special needs child and how communication is key for the success of reaching the child and the family. Several years ago, a young boy who we’ll call “J” came to our church and Awana Club. “J” is on the autism scale and though he is what I would … [Read more…]
No one is perfect and the reason for this series of posts is to share mistakes I have made in ministry in hopes that you will learn from my mistakes, as well as my successes. If we do not learn from the past, then we are bound to repeat it. I pray that you never … [Read more…]