Yes and Yes. One thing that drives me crazy is when people think that we shouldn’t have games, contests and activities that kids find fun and or exciting. One blog referred to this as Chuck E. Church. I know what they are referring to, but at one time flannel boards were controversial method of preaching […]

[youtube=http://youtube.com/watch?v=Nsx10LznebY] Joyce Meyer is one of the most popular Christian personalities in the world and her influence is growing rapidly. With sermons on receiving emotional healing, overcoming the past, freedom from condemnation, and more, Joyce Meyer has grown from an associate pastor at a local St. Louis church to a world wide speaker, author, and

Karl Bastian "The Kidologist" Posted this on his site I laughed out loud a few times. It’s nice to know that we are all in this together for the Kingdom of God and for the kids. Karl’s list is here: You Will NEVER Hear A Children’s Pastor Say… 1. Let’s start another worship service. 2.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ead2IV_b9U] I have heard the hearts and minds of children referred to as wet cement. I understand that analogy but I find it a bit to "construction" for me. I prefer to refer the heart and mind of a child as fertile soil that will one day produce a harvest. They don’t have the hard

"If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?" Milton Berle We are now experiencing the difficulty of our man to man defense. Before the birth of our second son we could double team our first son we would win most games. Now it’s man to man and when we need fresh legs

I just took an online superhero personality test. I think it is important that every children’s pastor and father know what superhero they are. My son’s suspicions are totally confirmed I am superman. I am a little concerned however because Wonder Woman was a close second. Your results:You are Superman Superman 75% Wonder Woman 66%

I am officially breaking up with Jack Bauer. I have watched Jack Bauer from Day 1 literally. I have been an unashamed Bower evangelist, I converted all my friends to be Jack fans. This year has been so dissapointing I am no longer watching. The sad part is I am not leaving 24 it has

Software I use everyday:Fellowship One – Our online Church Management software. Hands down best children’s ministry check-in and followup database I have found. They are very progressive and actually listen to you unlike shall we say (cough) shelby (cough)(cough). Zoho – Online office applications – goodbye Bill Gates hello freedom. Gmail – Love it. Google

Ed Young will be speaking at our Generation Conference this July. Here is more information about him. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOO-WJk40q8] Ed Young is a straightforward communicator who uniquely connects God’s unchanging truth with a diverse culture through compelling and creative teaching methods. He is the founding and Senior Pastor of Fellowship Church. The church has its main

“If the circus is coming to town and you paint a sign saying “Circus Coming to the Fairground Saturday,” that’s advertising. If you put the sign on the back of an elephant and walk it into town, that’s promotion. If the elephant walks through the mayor’s flower bed, that’s publicity. And if you get the