This is a quote from Proverbs 29:18 that is often misquoted and used improperly. I will openly admit that I am not using this quote as a scriptural reference, simply as an oft used quote that is familiar to people. This is also not a blanket analysis of children’s ministries, simply observations from a distance … [Read more…]
It is the time of the year that the Awana calendar for next year should be finalized. It is important to have it done about this time of the year (if not before depending on your church culture and size) so that you can have events on the church calendar and be able to announce … [Read more…]
I was talking to someone in children’s ministry the other day about policies and planning. I shared how you always need to be preparing for growth. If you don’t plan for it, then you won’t be ready when it arrives. That’s why policies need to be forward thinking, and not just focused on “today”. … [Read more…]
When people talk politics, a topic that often comes up is wasteful government spending. A favorite topic of discussion, the bridge to nowhere in Alaska. There are other bridges, where money ran out, or a future expansion was planned but never finalized, etc, and the bridge ends up being built, but ultimately doesn’t go anywhere. … [Read more…]
As this year comes to a close, it is not time to “mothball” the program, but to plan for next year. Here are a few things you should be doing now to prepare for next year. Make sure records are up to date Look at the schedule for the 2011-2012 year – what days will … [Read more…]