When I was new to children’s ministry, one of the most challenging things for me to deal with was kids who misbehaved. I so wanted difficult kids, all kids actually, to like me, and parents to think well of me. I avoided hard conversations with kids and parents. What I have come to realize is […]
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Enjoy this classic from Luthern Satire. Ten years later, it is still so good. I grew up hearing lots of bad anthologies around the Trinity. Explaining the Trinity is not easy. Explaining the Trinity to kids is nearly impossible. Parents and kidmin leaders, if you are looking for a resource to
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If I could speak to adult worship leaders or youth worship leaders, most of the items on this list wouldn’t change. I actually have a theory that leading worship for kids is the rawest and most underrealized way to develop future worship leaders. If you can’t lead worship for kids, chances are you won’t be
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Champ Thornton released his first book in this series, The Radical Book for Kids, nearly nine years ago. Our family enjoyed this book. It was a unique take on theology, Church history, science, history, and random fun facts and activities. It was filled with truth that was captured in beautiful illustrations. The follow-up of Thornton’s
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Marijuana is a drug that is becoming increasingly legal and increasingly popular among young people. While it may seem harmless, marijuana can have severe consequences for the developing brains of children and teenagers. As a parent, it is essential to understand the risks associated with marijuana use and to have open and honest conversations with
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I recently launched a podcast with a couple of friends aimed at helping kids ministry leaders to think more deeply, lead more effectively, and to love God and kids more extravagantly. I would love for you to listen and give us a review as that helps other kids’ ministry people find us. Here is a
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My Favorite Podcast Today with my good friends Ryan and Hunter we launch my new favorite podcast Cross Formed Kidmin. A podcast dedicated to the development of kidmin leaders and the teams they lead. I love this podcast because it is another way to be to other kids’ ministry leaders, which I wish I had
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I have felt its approach in the back of my mind, O Lord, like a burden tilting toward me across the calendar. I have felt its long approach, and now it has arrived. This is the day that marks the anniversary of my loss, and waking to it, I must drink again from the stream
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Super excited to announce the birth of our brand new….. …podcast. [cpm-player skin=”device-player-skin” width=”100%” playlist=”true” type=”audio”] [cpm-item file=”http://samluce.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CFKM-Trailer-Final.mp3″]CFKM Trailer Final[/cpm-item] [/cpm-player] With great excitement, we announce the birth of a new podcast! After months of preparation and hard work our brand new podcast has finally arrived and is ready to be shared with the
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One of the things I enjoy doing is finding new or novel ways to do things that make life easier or more enjoyable. I remember ten years ago when online rewards systems were just coming online, and I started BibleBucks 2.0 to help churches streamline and digitize incentives. We still use BibleBucks 2.0 in our
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