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Encouraging Words
Never Too Big, Never Too Small—To Worship
We recently held auditions for vocalists—students who will sing beside our children's ministry worship leaders on weekends.
by David Staal
posted 3/7/08
Do You See What I See?
It's always been true that people in many places around the world lack the necessities of food and shelter.
by Scott Staal, 8th grade
posted 11/30/07
A Woman of Influence
Why Elisa Morgan, CEO of MOPS International, is passionate about helping women see themselves as more than their roles.
by Jane Johnson Struck
posted 2/16/07
To Shine and Rave
The quote here reminds us that we really do matter, and being our best gives glory to God.
by Keri Wyatt Kent
posted 9/11/06
Power Points
One Friday I spent a few relaxing hours driving to a church in Indiana to speak at their first-ever children's ministry volunteer appreciation event.
by David Staal
posted 6/5/06
The Gift
The priceless reward for everyone in children's ministry is clear: watching children, one by one, take steps in their walks with Jesus.
by David Staal
posted 5/1/06
Warning: Curve Ahead
I learned a lesson recently while driving to work.
by David Staal
posted 3/3/06
A Call To Stewardship Arms
I recently heard John Eldredge, author of the popular book Wild at Heart, address a major conference audience.
by Dick Towner
posted 2/6/06
Winter Falls and Dreams
Something happens to me on the hill—the nearby sledding hill.
by David Staal
posted 1/5/06
AAA Reminder
He promises to provide you with what you need, so plug into Him in whatever way you connect best.
by David Staal
posted 12/5/05
One Word
Everyone knows the dual role of Thanksgiving—eating more than what's reasonable and expressing appreciation for something or someone.
by David Staal
posted 11/3/05
Of Art and Such
As I watched my daughter turn a blank page into a piece of art all on her own, I understood that ministry must never be a paint-by-numbers program that ends up looking the same every time.
posted 10/3/05
Everyone Wins
Whenever lives change for Jesus, everyone wins.
posted 9/6/05
Sometimes You Need a Rock
I learned that successful wall climbing takes place one step at a time, so I don't need to know how to conquer the entire wall in a single leap.
posted 6/29/05
Play Ball!
In children's ministry, you have the ball. The question is, do you know where your ministry is supposed to go?
posted 5/6/05
Lots of Life
Kids come through our doors in all sorts of conditions.
posted 4/18/05
Little and Big
Little people need big people.
posted 3/8/05
Thinking Outside the Box
Probably more frequent than any will admit, ministry can slip into going through the motionscheck off this to-do, check off that to-do, get ready for the weekend, repeat.
posted 3/8/05
Fresh Fuel
When gas sits for a long time, it loses the ability to burn like it should. The same is true for a ministry's vision.
posted 3/8/05
A Really Big Deal
Because new adventures are so exciting!
posted 3/8/05
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