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 […]
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Disney, McDonalds, and Chuck E. Cheese, what do they all have in common. They understand the power of experience . They understand how to reach kids in a way that that kids understand. In the past 10 years I have seen children’s ministry come a long way. I think that one thing that I have
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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
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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 conference
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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.
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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 soil
"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
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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%
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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
