The past few months have been a difficult time for me in ministry, and though things seem to be settling done, I know that the next few months will still be challenging. Have you ever faced a challenging time in ministry? I’m sure you have at some point. When we face challenges, we need to … [Read more…]
This week at CPC (Children’s Pastors Conference) in Orlando, Florida, Larry Fowler’s new book will be released. The book is call Rock Solid Children’s Ministry. I have not yet had the chance to read it, but if it is anything like his other book, Rock Solid Kids and Rock Solid Volunteers, then it is definitely … [Read more…]
If you’re like me, you’re always looking for new ways to engage children and to help them memorize Scripture. I want to let you know about a little known web site called “Impress Kids“. The Impress Kids site has games that keep the child’s interest while they learn Scripture, including the reference! With the Impress … [Read more…]
The year has been an interesting year for me. It would be great if when the clock struck midnight and the new year began, that all those things from this year would be over and forgotten and a new fresh start would begin with the new year. We all know that isn’t true. The things … [Read more…]
Growing up, I attended a church who regularly had an advent wreath set up the weeks prior to Christmas. When I switched churches, and denominations, the advent wreath “disappeared” and I never heard of the advent season again. I knew about it, but I had really forgotten what is was and why it was observed. … [Read more…]