Back in November I posted some photos of a custom check-in kiosk I was building for my children’s ministry. I’ve had quite a few requests for the plans. Unfortunately all I can find 6 months later are the print outs of the measured drawings I used for reference while building in the garage. I’ve photographed them and converted them [...]
This episode we’re offering suggestions to Pastor and Ministers who are staring a children’s ministry in a new church and to those who are tasked with starting a children’s ministry from scratch. Basically answering the queston, “How to start the children’s ministry on the ‘right foot’?” Plus your emails, questions and suggestions. Resources: Getting Things [...]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Ever had an object lesson blow up in your face? Or fall flat? Ever had a child barf right at the wrong time? What about those parents who’s kids do no wrong and the excuses they give? We’ve all got a story to tell. I’m sure you’ve never had anything at all ever in the [...]
I’ve talked before about how I use games in my children’s church. Almost without exception they work double duty as fun and an object lesson. This means that I create the games right along with the rest of my service and then share that information with the volunteer leading the game.
Ten years go there was a movement among Children’s ministers to educate children and parents about the horrors of a cartoon-card game-toy combo called Pokémon. Many a children’s service was sprinkled references to these “pocket monsters” and how the game would act as a gateway to other games such as Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons [...]
In part one of of this series we discussed how Children’s Pastors and their ministries can be easily disrespected and how it is our responsibility to earn the respect of our church. Part two suggested several ways we can gain respect for our children’s ministries. This third and final part will focus on a some [...]
This episode I’d like to share a sermon I did for big church last year. I hope the message ministers to you.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
