Funny last week I was wondering if anyone was doing a children’s ministry podcast, I only know of one or two. That same week Tony Kummer called me and asked if I could do an interview with him. He did the first episode with Amy Fenton Lee that’s definitely worth a listen. So last week […]
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*I did this post over two years ago, I never got much (actually got zero) feedback. I am interested to hear what the Kidmin community has to say. I have been going over all our processes. One of them is how, why, when should we be giving rewards for certain behavior. I have two pet
Retro Post: Should kids bring their Bible's to church. Read More »
This made me laugh, my favorite part is when the dad is having tea with his daughter and he acts like a gangster and knocks over all her stuff. Very funny. Made be want to make a rap video of myself…hmmm…..bravo Toyota bravo.
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When I stared in kids ministry as a volunteer the only model out there was what I call the one-man show model. To do kids ministry you had to be able to do puppets, juggle, ride a unicycle and do a “gospel illusion” all at the same time. I learned the value of team from
Lessons for the long haul: Build a team. Read More »
Here is an excerpt from an article about being a self-feeder I wrote for K! Magazine. If you don’t subscribe you need to. Being a self-feeder is a must for any growing healthy Christian. It is even more essential for those involved in leading kids. We are often in that position of giving out and pouring into kids and families.
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I did a review of the Lads New curriculum here. Check it out here. I will be giving away two sets of their new curriculum. To enter tweet the following: @samluce is giving away a free copy of @theladsband new curriculum over at samluce.com http://samluce.com/?p=3866 #kidmin #cmconnect If you are not on twitter than just
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One of the things that derails many people in ministry is the issue of motivation. If you are going to make it for the long haul you need to have a Kingdom building mindset. You have to realize that I am here to build the Kingdom of God I am not hear to build my
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If you have been in ministry of any capacity for more than one day I am sure that you have been through a season of discouragement. A big reason many people quit kids ministry is due to prolonged periods of discouragement. One of the skills every kids pastor needs is the ability to encourage themselves. If
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I am sure I was the last person in all of America to see this video. But this week someone showed me the video of a 10 year old girl that in my opinion could dethrone Susan Bolye as the most amazing vocal talent I have ever seen. I remember hearing Susan for the first time she was stunning.
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For me the hands down number one thing you need to make it for the long haul in children’s ministry is an overwhelming sense of calling. I have talked to many people in ministry who have lasted over the long haul nearly all of them can point to a specific sense of calling, an event
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