 Time for a Rest?
Keri Wyatt Kent
The summer lull (if there is such a thing) has past and the ministry year for most of us is in full swing. We can hear the busy holiday season approaching like a far-off freight train, even as we try to ignore it.
Hopefully, we are seeing fruit in our ministry—children are coming to understand the love of God, even making decisions for Christ, families are being encouraged and helped as we disciple their children. But when things are going well in ministry, we're often tempted to overwork, to let success seduce us into a frantic pace, to ignore the need for rest.
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  A CUP O' THOUGHTS
WITH DAVID STAAL
Communicate Clearly with Kids
posted 11/05/2009
Ah, November. With your noticeably shorter days and colder temperatures, you still manage to brighten our spirits with the warmth of pumpkin spice lattes and the start of another holiday season.
In the next eight weeks, we have two hallmark opportunities ... Read more …
Little People, Big Questions
The Joy Motor
On my desk, I have a cut-glass vase housing bright yellow daffodils and two small but pungent purple hyacinths.
Worth Cheering About
A recent incident confirmed that a hectic ministry pace can serve as a big, constant distraction in life.
Support and Encourage Volunteers
It's important to value and treasure the people who have been chosen to share their lives with children.
Community—The Other Key Ingredient
Children's ministry also has two key ingredients that, when mixed together, make it "super strong": creative, relevant Bible teaching and community.
Bring Faith to Life
Discover how to use your child's individual learning style to inspire spiritual growth.
Ministry Makeover
Sometimes ministry must undergo changes and updating—also the right thing to do.
Sometimes You Need a Rock
My son, Scott, and I recently returned from another father-son camp, where the adventures include a 50-foot rock-climbing wall.
Adversity Training
Yep—we are a culture that is terrified of adversity finding our kids.
Now Hiring! Children's Ministry Job Openings
When you have a paid staff opening on your team, finding candidates often poses a substantial challenge. One opportunity to consider is posting your opening in the classified ads section offered through ChristianityToday.com.
Click here to learn more about these and other ministry openings, or post your own opening.
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