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“What if all the children in the church were provided with personal champions or sponsors, adults who committed to remembering their birthdays, taking them out for ice cream after every performance no matter how minor, inviting them to special outings together, and praying daily for their growth in the faith? Can you imagine the impact […]

Change of plans. We are still meeting to discuss the upcomming year at  Mt. Zion Ministries. So please still pray for us. We are however going to be meeting in Albany and not NYC.

Off to our yearly staff retreat in New York City. So the blog will be quiet this week. Please pray for us as we discuss the direction of our church. 

 “Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future” John Fitzgerald Kennedy

If children really mattered to God’s people, it would affect numerous areas Christian colleges and seminaries would re-examine every academic discipline in light of the question What about the children?€ Pastors, for example, would not be allowed to graduate without taking a series of child-focused courses. Missions, social work, communications, and other majors would likewise

I recently came across an article about the importance of Children’s Ministry. I have been reading and researching because we are having a vision meeting at our church in a couple of weeks. My senior pastor is going to be sharing the vision part and I am going to be sharing with our church the

How I am like Al Gore. He uses Macs …………..SO DO I He was the Vice President of the United States…………….I was the Student Body President of my college He is concerned about the environment.……………SO AM I He Loves coffee…………SO DO I He created the internet………..I USE IT He is not running for President in

Found this little application. Thought it was amusing because: 1. Sometimes this is how I feel. (largely do to lack of sleep, and the recent doubling of our decedents) 2. Sometimes I take myself to seriously. (not really but it sounds good doesn’t it) 3. The guy in it looks a lot like me. 4.

I respect Bill because he is: 1. Relatable David: What are actions that children’s ministry leaders can take in leading up to their senior pastor? And how are these effective?Bill: First and foremost, it requires relationships. You can’t lead up well unless it’s to a person who knows you and knows your heart. That’s been

My friend Mike Servello is on vacation so I thought I would pick up on his blog series "Why I respect Bill Hybels". I respect Bill Hybles because: 1. His passion for seekers2. His passion for the local church3. His passion for spiritual legacy All of these passions can be seen in the last reason