The church growth people tell us that kids are one of the top three reasons why people choose a church. 1. Pastor 2. Worship 3. Kid’s ministry I discovered this early on. I was helping my youth pastor plant a church in Michigan. I had all the kids in one room because we were just starting out. I was teaching on […]
What is he most important message we will EVER teach our kids – it is the Gospel of Jesus Christ! It is the starting point of a relationship with God! It is important for kids to know Jesus and what He has provided for all of us! It’s amazing how many churches think a bold presentation of the […]
I have made lots of mistakes in ministry, but here are Ten Leadership Principles I have always tried to follow. 1. Set a quality example. Be what you want people to do. Do what you want them to do. Being an example is one way to lead others. 2. Set attainable goals. Do this every year for […]
One day a parent asked me the following question: “What is the most important thing I can do to make sure my kids stay in church when they become an adult?” I did not hesitate. “Teach them to be a leader.” Of course, I can’t guarantee that your child will stay in church when they become an adult, but I can […]
It’s easy for a parent or a teacher to recognize leadership gifts in their children. If I can spend several hours teaching and observing a group of children, I can pick out who the leaders are. One thing about people who have leadership gifts is that they will find a way to use their gifts. […]
As you minister to the kids, you will grow as a leader. You are going to need a lot of volunteers to reach a lot of kids, so it’s critical that you understand leadership and that you grow in your leadership skills. Here is my list of the top-five leadership skills you need for kids’ […]
When I first began to teach children, I had a difficult time finding material and curriculum. The materials that were available at that time were outdated and did not cover Pentecostal or Charismatic principles. Most curriculum companies leave out things like the gifts of the spirit, praying in tongues etc., because it was considered controversial […]
Helping Kids Get Big Spiritual Muscles “Go into all the world and make disciples.” Jesus wants us to “make disciples” of the kids we teach. This begs the following questions: • How do I actually make a disciple? • What does a disciple look like? • What does a disciple do? The word disciple means […]
Recently, I was consulting at a local church. I was interviewing some of the key volunteer leaders and one of them asked me a question, “What matters most?” I didn’t hesitate, “Begin with the end in mind.” Then I asked this question, “What does a spiritually strong 5th grader look like?’ They began to say things like, “They are unselfish, kind, […]
The Bible says that “God is Love,” but what does that mean? The way we use the word love in the 21st Century can be confusing for children. We say, “I love my Mom” and “I love candy.” Is love just an advanced case of the cooties or is it what compelled Jesus to the […]