One of the things being a children’s pastor taught me was that vocabulary matters. One of the phrases I retired from our kids ministry years ago was “Asking Jesus into your heart.” It’s not bad, just confusing. Kids always look at you funny and then rather than talk about the power of redemption and how we all are in need of the saving power of Christ. We spend time fielding questions from 5 year olds about the location of our Savior. …
Month: May 2012
Here are the podcasts I listen to most. Tim Keller Podcast Andy Stanley Greatest Hits. John Piper – Desiring God Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast Matt Chandler HBR Ideacast My Churches Podcast Ted Talks Acts 29 Sermons …
I love listening to podcasts. The problem I had with listening to lots of podcasts is the workflow of how Apple sets up podcasts is very cumbersome to say the least. Lots of time in iTunes …
I had a conversation with a pastor from another church, she said “God has given you influence, what are going to say?” It’s a great question because like it or not each of us has influence. God has …
The most important thing we can do as a leader is ask the right questions of ourself and others. When we don’t ask the right questions we get wrong information. When we don’t ask the right …
I’ve written a few posts about what bible to buy for your kids. Here are a few of those posts. Helping kids love the bible: Stay one bible ahead Resources to help your kids love the …