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5 Things I Learned From Blogging For 16 Years

In Leadership, Ministry, PersonalTags blogger, blogging, kidmin, Leadership, PersonalPublish DateApril 14, 2023143 Views3 Comments samluce

Today my little blog is old enough to drive. A lot of life happens in 16 years. Sixteen years ago, my oldest was two our other three children were unborn. We would never have even considered owning a dog. There were many tears that had not been shead ther were many joys we had yet to experiance. I had been a children’s pastor for ten years and wasn’t sure what was next for me. I sensed the Spirit of God …

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When tragedy strikes: How to talk to kids about shootings and death.

When tragedy strikes: How to talk to kids about shootings and death.

In Gospel, Ministry, ParentingTags Cross Formed Kidmin, death, Gospel, Leadership, Nashville, Parenting, podcast, sorrowPublish DateApril 4, 2023189 Views1 Comment samluce

Talking about sorrow and death is something that we, as parents, do not do well. In my experience, many pastors are not much better. I have come to understand the goodness in God’s providence. As Spurgeon …

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Rabbit Starvation and Missional Youth Ministry

Rabbit Starvation and Missional Youth Ministry

In Gospel, Leadership, MinistryTags Discipleship, Gospel, Youth, Youth PastorPublish DateMarch 30, 2023167 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

Here is a post I wrote for Youth Worker Journal. They have an incredibly resource-rich website as well as a magazine filled with excellent articles to grow your faith and capacity as a youth worker. If …

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How to Deal with Difficult Kids

How to Deal with Difficult Kids

In Leadership, MinistryTags Children's Ministry, Discipleship, kidmin, Kidmin Leadership, Kidmin ResourcesPublish DateMarch 21, 2023399 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

When I was new to children’s ministry, one of the most challenging things for me to deal with was kids who misbehaved. I so wanted difficult kids, all kids actually, to like me, and parents to …

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6 Things I Tell Every Worship Leader

6 Things I Tell Every Worship Leader

In Leadership, MinistryTags group, kids, Leadership, voice, worshipPublish DateMarch 16, 2023549 Views1 Comment samluce

If I could speak to adult worship leaders or youth worship leaders, most of the items on this list wouldn’t change. I actually have a theory that leading worship for kids is the rawest and most …

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Resources for Kidmin Leaders

Resources for Kidmin Leaders

In Links I Like, Ministry, UncategorizedTags Cross Formed Kids, Curriculum, Gospel, kidmin, Parents, podcast, resourcesPublish DateFebruary 21, 2023160 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

I recently launched a podcast with a couple of friends aimed at helping kids ministry leaders to think more deeply, lead more effectively, and to love God and kids more extravagantly. I would love for you …

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About Me

About Me

My name is Sam Luce and I have been a pastor at Redeemer Church in Utica NY for the past 24 years. 18 of those years serving as children’s pastor. Currently, I am serving as the Global Pastor to Families. This is my personal blog it is focused on Discipleship, Family Ministry, and Theology.

  • 5 Things I Learned From Blogging For 16 Years
  • When tragedy strikes: How to talk to kids about shootings and death.
  • Rabbit Starvation and Missional Youth Ministry
  • How to Deal with Difficult Kids
  • St. Patrick’s Bad Analogies
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