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I have been trying over the past few months to come up with resources that can help our parents be more connected to what we do on Sunday and enable parents to connect with their kids during the week. What I have tried that hasn’t worked so well in our church culture: 1. Parent Blog […]

The other day on Google wave Chris Chancey posted and interview he had with Dallas Willard. I found it helpful and several things that Dr. Willard had to say spoke to me so I asked Chris if I could post it because I believe there are lots of nuggets to think about from the oldest

The other day on Google wave Chris Chancey posted and interview he had with Dallas Willard. I found it helpful and several things that Dr. Willard had to say spoke to me so I asked Chris if I could post it because I believe there are lots of nuggets to think about from the oldest

The other day on Google wave Chris Chancey posted and interview he had with Dallas Willard. I found it helpful and several things that Dr. Willard had to say spoke to me so I asked Chris if I could post it because I believe there are lots of nuggets to think about from the oldest

We are fast approaching another season of 24 I feel it is my duty to fill you in on what will take place in the 24 episodes that comprise this years 24. As many of you know I am a cynical former fan of the hit show 24. I loved the show for the first

A little ode to Jim Hansen for single handedly making it very difficult to do puppets in children’s ministry. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgbNymZ7vqY

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

Well over the christmas holiday I backed off my blog and social media to spend focused time with my family and friends. I am always amazed how many more books I read when I am not writing in my blog or reading the blogs of others. I love reading blogs and books and have found

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

I began talking with Jonathan Cliff over blogs, email and twitter a couple a years ago those few cyber connects have grown into a God connection that I am so grateful for. I know that I felt like there were no other kids pastors out there that thought the way I thought about a whole