Melissa J. MacDonald
Melissa grew up in a pastor’s home. Ministry was always done as a family. She graduated with her undergraduate degree from Crown College in Minnesota. From there she went on to be a children’s pastor in both Florida and Idaho. She moved from Idaho to Vienna, Austria where she was a missionary working at an international school as the Elementary Chaplain and Counselor. She received her master’s degree from A. W. Tozer Seminary.
Children's Ministry Leaders
Searching for God at Kids’ Camp: A “John Deere” Moment
Here's a story of one 10 year-old who was searching for God at kids' camp and discovered him in a "John Deere" moment.
Articles for Pastors
8 Healthy Leadership Characteristics I Learned from a Kid
What better place to learn about healthy leadership than through a kid? Kids are forever teaching us and David does no less as this story unfolds in 1 Samuel 17.
Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
15 Prayers for Kids in School
You guys, it’s August 1 and school is literally around the corner. For some of you it’s starting momentarily. And we need prayers for...
Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
Loving Kids in a Pumpkin Pie Culture
As I love on kids I know what I’m aiming for. I want them to know they’re worth the time and effort. I want them to know they are loved for who they are. I want them to know that they matter. And bottom line, I want the love I show them to point them right to Jesus. Here are some things I intentionally do.
Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
Stop Whining, Start Watching
Great volunteers are found and developed, very rarely do they simply raise their hand and volunteer. My very best team members, my very best volunteers, have come from me observing.
Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
8 Healthy Leadership Characteristics I Learned From a Kid
I was asked to speak on healthy leadership to children’s pastors, and God took me back to David and Goliath. What better place to learn about healthy leadership than through a kid?
Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
4 Questions to Evaluate
Don't kick evaluation to the curb. Set aside time to work through these four questions after each event, program or ministry.
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