Archive for February 2020
What I take away from the death of Prince and Michael Jackson
OK, I admit it. I listened to both Prince and Michael Jackson as a teen. I have always enjoyed their music. They are both superb artists and musicians that are…
Read MoreWill this be your year for revival?
Will this be your year for revival? Every year around January I see a lot of Facebook post about churches fasting and praying for a fresh move of God, and…
Read MoreLighting and Technology in Children’s Ministry
I have probably been branded the lighting and techie guy in some children’s ministry realms because I haul around over 7000 pounds of lighting, video, and sound gear when we…
Read MoreWhich Comes First
For generations we have argued about which came first the chicken or the egg. I recently read an article that seems to finally put these questions to rest. The article…
Read MoreTaking the spiritual temperature of your ministry.
Taking the spiritual temperature of your ministry. Are you a thermostat or a thermometer? A thermometer reacts to the temperature of the room. A thermostat sets the temperature in a room. Do you…
Read MoreWhy Ministry?
Why are we in ministry? Why set a goal to be in full time ministry? I have a cousin who is a full time youth minister. Everyday at lunch he…
Read MoreOutreach is reaching Out!
Several times a year we get to do one of my favorite things. We get to OUTREACH! Or to put it another way we get to REACH OUT! We are…
Read MoreChildren’s Ministry or Entertainment?
Over the years we have seen new ideas incorporated into children’s ministry such as; games, multi media, and technology at the expense of watering down the gospel message. We use…
Read MoreFamily Event vs. Kids Crusade
Family events Our programs are simple enough for a child to understand but relevant and fun for all ages. Families can receive ministry together, learn together, grow spiritually together, have…
Read MoreChurch Minded Vs. Kingdom Minded
We hear a lot today about church growth and church growth is good. A healthy church should be growing just like a healthy person should grow. A healthy church cannot…
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