What are some fun ways you can keep kids thinking about spiritual matters this summer? We have some ideas. Hello, everybody! Are you glad summer is here? Part of me says “YES!” while part of me says “Already?!” I know I’m not alone. I have three big announcements today. ANNOUNCEMENT #1 – No Blog This…
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How do you avoid facing the “Uh-oh! Now what?” situation? Plan ahead, come prepared, and have backup activities. This question applies to family Bible study leaders, Children’s Ministers, homeschool moms and dads, Sunday school teachers, AWANA leaders, church volunteers, childcare workers, and nursery workers. I led a breakout during a children’s ministry leader training at my church the…
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So what? Why does what you’re teaching matter? Kids ask this question all the time. All teachers need to consider the answer when they prepare to teach. This includes VBS teachers, family Bible study leaders, Children’s Ministers, homeschool moms and dads, Sunday school teachers, AWANA leaders, church volunteers, childcare workers, and nursery workers. I led a…
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How can you make your lesson fun? Kids and fun go together like peanut butter and jelly (or peas and carrots if you’re allergic to peanuts). If you want to connect with kids, you’ve got to play a little. How can you connect that fun and play to the message you are trying to communicate? This…
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Grief is a tricky thing. You’re doing ok and then it sneaks up on you. How do you minister to the grieving? When I lost my sister in early 2003, my whole world fell apart. God had to drag me out of the deep pit I fell into. You can read that story here. This time…
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Who’s your audience? Effective lessons are geared to and connect with learners where they are. This question applies to family Bible study leaders, Children’s Ministers, homeschool moms and dads, Sunday school teachers, AWANA leaders, church volunteers, childcare workers, and nursery workers. I led a breakout during a children’s ministry leader training at my church the last Saturday…
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What’s your goal? This question applies to family Bible study leaders, Children’s Ministers, homeschool moms and dads, Sunday school teachers, AWANA leaders, church volunteers, childcare workers, and nursery workers. If you know your goal, it’s easier to know what has to get done and what you can just let go. I led a breakout during a children’s…
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Lent has begun and Easter is just around the corner. Can you believe that Resurrection Sunday is only six weeks away? Would you join me now in praying for God to do a great work in families this Easter season? This prayer is based on Psalm 24. Almighty God, The earth is Yours, and everything in it,…
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What do you need to know when starting to lead Sunday school, kids programs, family worship, family devotionals, or family Bible study? Last week the high school juniors and seniors of my church were guest teachers in my second grade children’s Sunday school class. In preparation, I led a mini-training for the high school students to get them…
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It’s Dr. Seuss Week with Read Across America Day this Thursday! Yes, I’m excited. I love Dr. Seuss books! They are so much fun to read and imagine, even without the great pictures. With this focus on reading and Dr. Seuss in particular, I got to thinking. What if I was a character in a Dr.…
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