Have you ever heard people express that children’s ministry is important because the children are the church of tomorrow? If you hold to that theory, then what you are saying is that children are not part of the church today and God cannot use them. That may not be what you mean, but that’s the … [Read more…]
Student leaders can be a real asset to your ministry. This year, I began using 6th graders as student leaders. They have to be progressing through their handbook and they serve one week each month in either Cubbies or Sparks (their choice). It has been a boost to our ministry. Here is why you should … [Read more…]
I was reading a local news story this morning and the correlation to ministry was overwhelming. The story talks about a local volunteer fire company that has had volunteers baking pies as a fundraiser for about the last 50 years and next month, this tradition will end. Why is the tradition ending? Simply because no … [Read more…]
I was reading in the local paper (okay, it wasn’t the actual paper, it was an app on my smartphone) about a community that just finished renovating the town square. They had solicited funds from people and businesses for some of the work and had stated that they would place plaques in the square acknowledging … [Read more…]
The last Wednesday of April is upon us. For some clubs it may be their last night of a “regular” club night. For others, they have a few weeks to go. But all are preparing for the end of the Awana year (and some have already ended). Yes, the clock is ticking, not only on … [Read more…]