4 #kidmin resolutions
January brings with it a new year, a new beginning, and to some, a time of resolutions. Personally I have never been much of a resolution maker myself, but that doesn’t mean I have never…
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Why I will not teach the Christmas Story again
Everyone loves a good story, right? With the right delivery, a story can be greatly entertaining. Or curling up reading a good story by the fireplace is a great way to pass the time. However,…
Maybe it’s time for a ministry shift
2020 has definitely been challenging no matter who you are. But if you are in any kind of ministry, you are dealing with things the church has never seen in recent history. So what are…
Accomplish Goals with the GROW model
What Is The GROW Model? The GROW model is a simple and powerful coaching tool developed in the ’80s by Graham Alexander, Alan Fine, and Sir John Whitmore. It is a straightforward four-step tool that is…
6 things kids need from your kids ministry
Maslow did us a great service when he created his heirarchy of needs. No matter your age, at our core, there are certain things we all need. Kids are no different. They need certain…
Is it time for a Kid’s Ministry Reset?
There is no doubt that 2020 has been a difficult year, and we are only halfway through. No matter your role the truth is things are different now. No matter what your job or family…
Ready to reopen kidmin? Have you considered this?
The time is finally here that states are starting the process of reopening the economy, businesses, and at some point churches. But what does that mean for your kids ministry? How do you know when…
Pivot, don’t Panic Orange Conference breakout with Jon Acuff
Jon Acuff, speaker and author, did a breakout session at Orange Conference Live. If you are familiar with any of his books, he wrote a book a few years ago called Do Over, which was…
Orange Conference Live Opening session notes #oc20
It’s that time of year again– time for the Orange Conference! Here are my Orance Conference Conference Opening Session notes. This year things are a little different. Covid-19, social distancing, travel limitations and more have…
What does it mean to be personal? Thoughts from Orange Tour #thinkorange
Once a year, in the fall, I look forward to having the opportunity to attend the Orange Tour. Orange Tour is a smaller, one day, more accessible event than the Orange Conference that takes place…