Today is the two year anniversary of one of the worst days of my life. I remember getting a phone call two years ago that a 5 year old boy in our kids ministry was being rushed to the hospital. I jumped in my car and started to pray. I got to the hospital just […]

I want to take a few minutes to brag on a few companies that have been making some amazing products that I have found helpful in kids ministry. Stickystreet.com We have been running our kids store for about two weeks now. Stickystreet has exceeded expectations. I have been doing kids candy stores “bible bucks” for

Recently Kenny, an amazing kids pastor from Texas suggested that children’s minstry have our own HashTag. After following the #superbowl, #24, and #Lost with realtime feedback, I thought: 1. Couldn’t believe there wasn’t one 2. Thought it was an amazing idea. 3. I could totally see the value of marking posts to play out as

I have had a few friends ask me lately why I twitter. I have been meaning to write a post about it. My friend Kenny beat me to the punch. I read his post and can’t think of anything I would add. Check out Kenny’s post about Twitter. Another blogger Jason Curlee is doing a

I watched the Ted Haggard interview on Opera yesterday. I was very conflicted in my emotions. I feel very bad for those in his church whose faith he had a hand in damaging. I also felt very bad for him and his family. For YouTube Friday I usually show a funny video but I wanted

I have been thinking a lot the past few months about the importance of partnering with parents to see life transformation take place in every life that comes through the doors of Uptown. I have prayed, thought, and sought council and I am very excited to begin a new journey of collaboration with the parents

I have begun a process trying something a bit different with our volunteer communication. I am going to try and use twitter to communicate basic and important information. The Problem: I used icontact to track how many of my volunteers opened emails i sent them and was amazed how many didn’t. I have been looking

We have been doing small groups in our kids ministry for about 8 years and they have been amazing for the most part. I love the interaction and application that takes place in a smaller setting. Our first time guest numbers have been very high the past 8 months and this has gotten me thinking

One thing that people who are trying to lose weight do that has always mystified me is that when they are looking for advice they often seek it from those who themselves are trying to lose weight. So instead of hearing what are the things that help you maintain a life of thinfulness. They are