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How to Deal with Difficult Kids

In Leadership, MinistryTags Children's Ministry, Discipleship, kidmin, Kidmin Leadership, Kidmin ResourcesPublish DateMarch 21, 2023224 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

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 that by avoiding those hard conversations, I was not partnering with parents, and I wasn’t acting lovingly towards their children. Over time I learned you …

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6 Things I Tell Every Worship Leader

6 Things I Tell Every Worship Leader

In Leadership, MinistryTags group, kids, Leadership, voice, worshipPublish DateMarch 16, 2023442 Views1 Comment samluce

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 …

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Resources for Kidmin Leaders

Resources for Kidmin Leaders

In Links I Like, Ministry, UncategorizedTags Cross Formed Kids, Curriculum, Gospel, kidmin, Parents, podcast, resourcesPublish DateFebruary 21, 2023104 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

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 …

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How ChatGPT Can Make You a Better Pastor.

How ChatGPT Can Make You a Better Pastor.

In Links I Like, Ministry, PersonalTags Children Pastors, Digital, internet, kidmin, Pastor, TechnologyPublish DateJanuary 28, 202354 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

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, …

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What Pastors and Parents Need More of in 2023

What Pastors and Parents Need More of in 2023

In Gospel, MinistryTags Gospel, Leadership, New Year, Parenting, PastorPublish DateJanuary 11, 202337 Views1 Comment samluce

Knowing when to quit isn’t a specialty of mine. Staying is a strength with a corresponding weakness. 2022 was a challenging year for everyone I know. Without exception, every pastor, leader, or parent would say 2022 …

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Lewis on the Need for Better Stories.

Lewis on the Need for Better Stories.

In Gospel, Leadership, MinistryTags Classics, cs lewis, Gospel, Imagination, Parenting, redemption, StoryPublish DateNovember 4, 202211 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

Kids need stories.   We live in a culture where kids have heard more scary things than they ever did growing up. Kids know more about the sadness in the world than ever before. We see …

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About Me

About Me

My name is Sam Luce and I have been a pastor at Redeemer Church in Utica NY for the past 24 years. 18 of those years serving as children’s pastor. Currently, I am serving as the Global Pastor to Families. This is my personal blog it is focused on Discipleship, Family Ministry, and Theology.

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