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One of the most powerful tools you have as a leader is the power of story. In kids ministry you need to learn to harness story. Knowing your values is one thing knowing how to illustrate and infuse them with the stories from people whose lives have been transformed is another. I am consistently on […]

As a kids pastor the one thing we can do to multiply our effectiveness is to be better managers of our time. I know that for most people we have so many things competing for our focus and attention. I know that for me especially at the start of my week I sometimes am so

The secret of concentration is elimination. @howardhendricks #kidmin # Just got done chatting with @jonathancliff He Makes me laugh every time we talk. Love having friends like him in #kidmin # Speaking in old peoples church today 2 services down one to go. #kidmin # Preached in four services this weekend. My fovorite part by

We have been going through the book of James this summer in our church. Talking what true religion is. One of our pastors preached a great message on partiality he ended with the trailer to this movie. Which happens to be a true story Here is the link to the New York Times Story. I

We had a great time at camp this year. I was blessed to see God move on the hearts of young people and councilors alike. We had many kids recommit their lives to Christ. The first night pastor Josh preached that even though our good works aren’t good enough Jesus is good enough. Lots of

Speaking in "big church" nxt week bout Godly wisdom from the book of James. What does godly wisdom look like to you? #fb #kidmin #cmconnect # RT @StephPorter4: On the phone with Jim Wideman. Feeder, caregiver, or overseer? Which are you excelling at? #cmconnect #kidmin # "no one – not rock stars, pro athletes, software

My friend Mike showed me this video. I literally laugh every time I watch it. If you have young kids or can remember what it was like let this one minister to you. It would have to be one of my favorite youtube video’s of all times. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKSY6X3KQL8

Red Sox lose again. All is right in the universe. # Support #Love146, add a #twibbon to your avatar now! – http://twibbon.com/join/Love146-2 # Why I added #love146 to my avatar http://bit.ly/2ckp8 @roblove146 came to our church, I was moved beyond words. # Leaders who refuse to listen will eventually be surrounded by people who have

I used to live in the northwest. Nordstrom’s was HUGE. In all my years in Portland, I never heard anything but positive things about them. What makes it even more amazing is Portland has quite an eclectic crowd. Many are very anti big business. What makes a company get so much positive buzz? They will

I know, I know friends don’t let friends drink Starbucks. I worked at Starbucks for a year when I was in College. I loved it. I love coffee so it was a natural fit. I would also like to add they were a fantastic company to work for. I know that many try to throw