Crazy Love

Another book I read over Christmas was “Crazy Love” by Francis Chan In this book Francis challenges the reader to go beyond the typical responses we have to a less than typical love Christ has shown us. The big thought I took from Francis’ book was when he began to talk about the impact a […]

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Dear New Children's Pastor

Dear New Children’s Pastor, Welcome to the ministry.  I know that if you’ve taken this job, then you are probably comfortable NOT being in the spotlight.  And that’s a great thing, because you will NOT be in the spotlight.  (Unless of course your volunteers don’t show up, but then that’s another letter.)  You’ve taken the

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Top Posts of 2009

Well, I am still on a blogging hiatus of sorts. Enjoying the holiday season with my family. I thought it would be fun to look back at the year at the Top posts of 2009 and look forward to 2010. Top 10 Posts of 2009 1. Announcing Claudia to the world – (#1 as it

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Innovation in Kids Ministry

There has been a question that has been dogging me lately, and it’s this. “Why isn’t there more innovation in Children’s Ministry.” I have been thinking about this for a while and the latest issue of Harvard Business Review is all about innovation. I read an article about the DNA of an Innovator, it really

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