“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” This scripture became very real to me a few years ago. I was ministering at a church in Hilo, Hawaii. I told the pastor I wanted to visit the live volcano about 45 minutes from his church. He gave some specific directions to Volcanoes National Park. My friend told me where […]
After 45 years, I retired from my job as Kids Pastor. It was a good weekend. Many parents and kids came by to say “Thank You,” and I reconnected with many kids who grew up on our ministry teams and continue to serve the Lord as adults. So, what’s next? Debbie and I will take […]
Certainly, leadership is not solely determined by one’s position or title. Leadership can be demonstrated at various levels and in different ways, regardless of whether you hold the “top dog” position. I would guess that 80% of the ministry that I have done has been without a title. Yet at the same time I know […]
We hear a lot of talk today about partnering with parents but how do you do this if you have little exposure in the pulpit? The best way to partner with parents is to get parents involved with the children’s ministry program. In other words, use the KidMin Program to disciple the parents. I meet once a […]
PRAYER CHANGES THINGS
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 […]
It is important to teach our children how to listen to their conscience and obey God in the small things. I Timothy 4:1-2, “Now the spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils: Speaking lies in hypocrisy: having the conscience […]
Many churches spend hours writing out policy manuals that nobody is reading. While I think it’s a good idea to get things in writing for reference, the truth is that most of your volunteers will not read the training manual, much less memorize your policies. One of the best ways to train and mentor volunteers is […]
I want to share with you how I mentor my Small Group Leaders. I meet with them once a month for 30 minutes during Large Group. I buy one copy of The Red Book for all my Small Group Leaders. I pick out a chapter in The Red Book. We go around in a circle, and […]
Recently an influential pastor of a mega-church said that he has changed his position on tithing. Since then I have noticed many blogs and posts debating the issue of tithing. No one seems to disagree that tithing is in the Bible. There are numerous scriptures in Leviticus, Deuteronomy and Malachi about tithing. However, some people […]