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My secret to teaching kids…

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I find that most people that teach in children’s ministry will sell kids short.  What I mean is, they think kids are limited in their understanding of spiritual things. Some people have accused me of “going over kid’s heads” when I preach to kids. I don’t have any problem with criticism, as it comes with […]

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We cannot stay silent!

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What do you think? What will be the percentage of Generation Alpha that identifies as LGBTQ+? Nobody knows what that number will be, but I know for sure that if the church continues to stay silent, that number will only increase. It’s no secret that the culture is targeting our children. Our kids are surrounded […]

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Igniting the flame of evangelism in kids.

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When it comes to evangelism, it is not enough to simply teach children about it; we must encourage and empower them to actively practice evangelism themselves. Interestingly, many children have already mastered the art of evangelism within the realm of video games. When they discover a game they enjoy, they enthusiastically share their excitement with […]

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FEED YOURSELF: Nourish Your Teaching Ministry

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If you are responsible for nourishing a flock, it is essential to feed yourself first. Standing in front of a group of children and simply reading from the curriculum is not enough. To effectively teach and preach, preparation is key. Preaching should come from the overflow of your own spiritual journey. For instance, if you […]

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Helping Christian Kids Navigate Gender Identity.

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When I grew up, there was an understanding that all adults had. You didn’t talk to kids about some things, but the culture has changed. Today in many of our schools, teachers are encouraged to talk to kids about things like gender identity. In some schools, kids are encouraged to talk to their teachers about […]

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Can kids reach other for Christ?

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I don’t want to just teach on evangelism: I want the kids in my class to be practicing evangelism. Many of our kids are great video-game evangelists. When they play a game that they like, they tell a friend. They use their influence to get their friends to purchase the game. My point is that […]

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Power-Packed Kids

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by Billy Burns Here is a conclusion that I’ve derived in my 40+ years of ministry – our churches are not producing power-packed boys and girls. Why? The children in our churches are not being given an opportunity to know and have a relationship with the Holy Spirit. Really? Really! I know that you are […]

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What You Believe, Is What You Get

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You Get What You Believe In 1 Samuel chapter three, we read the story of how God spoke to the child, Samuel. The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions. 2 One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down […]

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No Way! That’s Too Deep!

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Have you ever told the Lord – No? I had been teaching children for about two years on things like salvation, baptism in the Holy Spirit and healing.  One morning, I asked the Lord what I should teach on next.  His response shocked me. I heard a still, small voice say, “Teach them about the gifts of the Holy Spirit.” I thought, “No, […]

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Training Volunteers in the 21st Century

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People are busier than ever. I used to train my volunteers at monthly meetings on Sunday night, but it’s hard to get people to show up for extra meetings. I had to figure out how to train my volunteers in small doses. Now, I do all of my training in four bite-size nuggets. 1. The Ten-Minute […]

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