 For Your Soul
A Sanctuary in Time
posted 6/04/2009
There are certain places that feel sacred to me—the chapel where I was married, the lake at sunset, my garden when everything is in bloom.
God made us so intricately. When we come into a place where we have felt God's presence before, our minds ... Read more …
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Kids Need Michelle and Starbucks
posted 6/12/2009
Our country's economic downturn affects more than your budget.
Two to 3 million additional children will begin to live below the poverty line as a result of the current recession. Their lives will become more difficult. Attitudes might slip. So will attendance. ... Read more …
God's Simple Answer
One of my favorite indulgences, which I treat myself to a few times a year, is Real Simple magazine. I find it somewhat ironic that a magazine about simplicity has slick ads for so much stuff, but it's still a fun magazine to read.
To Abide or To Abound?
The disciple's dilemma: sit at His feet or serve in His name?
Recruiting: The Common Cold of Ministry
The word recruiting gives some people an uneasy feeling. Maybe even you (or just "someone you know").
The Volunteer Question: Ready or Not?
In a recent advertising campaign Microsoft asked the question "are you people ready?"
All About The Big Step
Our children's ministry periodically offers a class for parents and kids to attend together called "The Big Step." This 90-minute event features a brief training session for parents, a salvation lesson, discussion time for kids and parents, and even a photo station to create a take-home piece to remember the evening.
No Budget? No Problem.
Ideas for acquiring equipment and supplies.
Everyone Wins
A children's ministry in Canada recently shared with me the exciting details of a salvation message weekend.
Ministry-Parent Communication
For the last week, I have been tracking my junk mail. In five days I received the following …
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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