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Child Dedication Nuts and Bolts (Service Details)

This week I’m writing about the nuts and bolts of how we’re doing Child Dedication here at Gateway Church. Today’s post centers around...

The Future of Children’s Ministry

A little while back, I was asked by Greg Baird to be a part of a project he was organizing. He asked some of...

Give Clean Water for Christmas

So today I found out that Americans spent $45 Billion on shopping this past weekend. I know from studying for Advent Conspiracy, that...

Keeping Life Simple Revisited

Many of you might have noticed I have taken a break from blogging. For the last two months my blogging has not...

Orange Tour Atlanta Recap

Thanks to Barbara who wrote such great notes about the Orange Tour in Atlanta. I am a Preschool Minister in Tuscaloosa, AL and have...

Ingenuity Matters in Children's Ministry

Veteran children's pastor Henry Zonio reminds us of the importance of fresh ideas in our ministry.

When There's Not Enough Help

Gina McClain shares truths she clings to when the task seems overwhelming.

Unwelcome Distractions

When did parents and children become responsible for someone not hearing from God?  We’ve all done it. We’re sitting in church, and a baby...

Are You Already the Best You’re Going to Be?

Have you hit your "leadership lid?" How much can you really improve?

Free Article: How to Grow a Leader

Channel your kid's traits into the ability to lead.

Real Ministry: Redeemer Church – “Global Involvement”

We’re back with another quick installment from Sam Luce at Redeemer Church in beautiful Utica, New York. Sam is the children’s pastor...

Do you Have a Whiteboard in Your Kitchen?

I mentioned earlier today that I just finished Patrick Lencioni’s book “The 3 Big Questions for the Frantic Family.” I’m also nearing the...

Revisiting Orange 2010 – Nancy Ortberg

Ever since listening to an interview of Nancy Ortberg on the Catalyst Podcast, I’ve been a fan. I’ve also picked up her book (actually...

The Power of AND in Preteen Ministry

I am seeing a disturbing trend in Family Ministry/Children's Ministry. It's that if you minister to families, you neglect the kids, and...

Parents Are Prioritizing Family Time

New research suggests parents are spending more time with their kids than in previous generations.

What They Really Think About Serving

Do you ever wonder what kids really think about serving? Deep Justice in a Broken World: Helping your Kids Serve Others and Right the...

Revisiting Orange 2010 – Mark Batterson

When something is new and fresh, it is easy to be captivated by it. The imagination soars when opened up to visions ...

Parents in Transition

Guest Post by Reggie Joiner Reggie is founder and CEO of Orange, a nonprofit organization providing resources and training to help churches maximize their influence...

Concordia Church – “Global Involvement”

We’re checking in with Richard Schmidt from Concordia Church today. Their team has done something really innovative to encourage Global Involvement...

Illuminate: Review

As I said the other day, Illuminate was a total success. Since Saturday, I’ve been in pure recovery mode. I’m just now getting...

‘Understanding Precedes Refutation’—Preston Sprinkle’s Exiles in Babylon Conference Is Curious

The Exiles in Babylon conference, which is an outgrowth of Preston Sprinkle's “Theology in the Raw” podcast, “aims to help believers think Christianly about theological and cultural issues by engaging in curious conversations with a diverse range of thoughtful people.”

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

Children's Ministry Leaders