This past week, the resignation of the executive director of a well known children’s ministry was accepted and made public. While it was a surprise to many, I knew it was coming. I found myself in a unique situation because I know, and have recently spoken to, all of the individuals mentioned in the announcement. … [Read more…]
This may not be happening where you are now, but I am noticing it in various places. I am finding more and more that children are calling me only by my first name. I remember as a child that you would always address adults by their title, Mr., Mrs., Miss, Rev., etc, and their surname … [Read more…]
A goal of many ministry leaders is to see their ministry grow. We share with others how we want to reach more children, but often what we do contradicts that and we actually tell children that we didn’t plan on them being there which may make them feel unwelcome. Some people are afraid of growth. … [Read more…]
A new Awana year is beginning and the hunt for people to serve is intense. Through the year, leaders that you recruited are going to let you down. There will be times when you question their loyalty to serving, but all of that questioning is based on what you see, or what they allow you … [Read more…]
If we are going to try to reach the culture around us, then we must understand where they are, their perspectives, their philosophies, their view of God and Christianity. To help understand the views of an atheist, I often watch atheists on public access television. Last week we got a glimpse of human nature and … [Read more…]