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Gone but not forgotten.

Gone but not forgotten.

In Gospel, LeadershipTags faith, Gospel, Jesus, Leadership, Redeemer, UptownPublish DateNovember 13, 20153 Views6 Comments samluce

Most leaders if they are honest will tell you one of their biggest fears is they would give their life and energy to someone or something only to be forgotten once they move on. I have …

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5 actions every preschool teacher needs to take.

5 actions every preschool teacher needs to take.

In Leadership, MinistryTags Holy Spirit, Jesus, kids, Preschool, timePublish DateOctober 22, 201526 Views6 Comments samluce

When I first started leading elementary and preschool environments, I had no problem leading and recruiting elementary volunteers, preschool was a different story. It wasn’t until I came understand what makes preschool ministry so amazing. The …

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How to know for sure that you are saved: My interview with J.D. Greear

How to know for sure that you are saved: My interview with J.D. Greear

In GospelTags children, Gospel, JD Greear, Jesus, kids, SalvationPublish DateFebruary 25, 201341 Views7 Comments samluce

  I recently read J.D. Greear’s new book “Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart.” I was drawn to the book because of the confusion the term can sometimes bring when explaining the gospel to kids. J.D. Does a …

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Orange week: Is your church co-dependent?

In MinistryTags Jesus, kids, Orange, YouthPublish DateFebruary 8, 201330 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

Over the past 10 years that has been a gathering storm of energy behind the idea of family ministry. Reggie Joiner was first and has put powerful imagery behind the idea of ministry to families in …

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How to communicate so kids can understand. – CPC 2013 Breakout #1

How to communicate so kids can understand. – CPC 2013 Breakout #1

In Leadership, MinistryTags faith, Gospel, group, Jesus, kids, Practical SuggestionsPublish DateJanuary 17, 201325 Views5 Comments samluce

How to Communicate to kids. Communicating to to anyone especially kids is more of an art than a science. I remember teaching a lesson to the kids it was a small group of like 30 kids …

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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.

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5 responses to “How to communicate so kids can understand. – CPC 2013 Breakout #1”

  1. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny
    January 17, 2013

    Sam,
    Thanks for sharing and I will be sharing much of this with my volunteers. You are great!!

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  2. Heather Avatar
    Heather
    January 18, 2013

    Thanks for the tips. I have one question about your resources. Is the book Creating Ever Cool still relevant today as it was published in 1997? Just want to make sure before I buy it.
    Thanks!

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    1. samluce Avatar
      samluce
      January 20, 2013

      Ever Cool talks about what things remain timeless in the eyes of children like how Mattel makes Barbie a brand that endures from generation to generation. They do it because understand something fundamental about kids. I found it interesting.

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  3. 7 Things Not to Do When Teaching a Large Group of Kids - Your The Man Jesus
    February 15, 2013

    […] Talk sing-songy.  As my friend, Sam Luce, says, talk to kids like they are people, not babies.  When you start a lesson with a […]

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  4. How to Communicate to Kids
    July 21, 2014

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