Recently there was a new book promoted to children’s ministry leaders. Anyone could get the book for free if they paid a nominal shipping fee. The book was plugged as “finally a Christian book series that targets the Harry Potter crowd”. Knowing the controversies that surround Harry Potter and wanting to stay up on … [Read more…]
In today’s culture, everyone is looking for the sound byte, that 144 character quotable phrase. Some people work hard to come up with that quotable, that phrase. For others, it is just common conversation. For Jim Wideman, these memorable phrases seem to come natural because it is a part of who Jim is. Jim … [Read more…]
I have a confession. I’m not where I want to be. In my case, it is my weight. I know I should lose some. I know a lot of people who run 5K’s and they have often suggested that I take up running and train to run a 5K. There is even an app … [Read more…]
One of the things that I like to do is to go out in a canoe on a lake and just relax. The view across the lake to the shore is spectacular. It is so peaceful that I can sit there for hours. What I don’t know, is what is below the waterline that … [Read more…]
There is a greater emphasis lately about special needs ministry. There are many who resist because they think that they need a large structure in place in order to start this ministry. That simply is not true. A children’s pastor I know has just released a book entitled, “Invite Them In: A Practical Guide for … [Read more…]