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6 Things I Tell Every Worship Leader

In Leadership, MinistryTags group, kids, Leadership, voice, worshipPublish DateMarch 16, 2023380 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 underrealized way to develop future worship leaders. If you can’t lead worship for kids, chances are you won’t be as engaging and successful as adults. Leading worship for kids strips away the showmanship that can creep into the practice of even the most accomplished …

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Really Radical Book for Kids

Really Radical Book for Kids

In Bible Lessons, Gospel, ParentingTags Book Review, books, Discipleship, Leadership, theologyPublish DateMarch 11, 2023207 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

Champ Thornton released his first book in this series, The Radical Book for Kids, nearly nine years ago. Our family enjoyed this book. It was a unique take on theology, Church history, science, history, and random …

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Parents, you need to talk to your kids about Marijuana.

Parents, you need to talk to your kids about Marijuana.

In ParentingTags kids, Leadership, Parenting, Parenting AdvicePublish DateMarch 8, 202387 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

Marijuana is a drug that is becoming increasingly legal and increasingly popular among young people. While it may seem harmless, marijuana can have severe consequences for the developing brains of children and teenagers. As a parent, …

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What Pastors and Parents Need More of in 2023

What Pastors and Parents Need More of in 2023

In Gospel, MinistryTags Gospel, Leadership, New Year, Parenting, PastorPublish DateJanuary 11, 202331 Views1 Comment samluce

Knowing when to quit isn’t a specialty of mine. Staying is a strength with a corresponding weakness. 2022 was a challenging year for everyone I know. Without exception, every pastor, leader, or parent would say 2022 …

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25 Years in the Same Place

25 Years in the Same Place

In Leadership, PersonalTags Leadership, Personal, Redeemer, Redeemer Chruch, Small ChurchPublish DateAugust 4, 202211 Views3 Comments samluce

This summer has been crazy like most summers. It was so busy that an important milestone was passed, and I missed it. I just realized this week that this is my 26th summer in the same …

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Top 10 Books of 2021

Top 10 Books of 2021

In Leadership, Links I LikeTags Book list, books, Leadership, reading, top 10 listPublish DateDecember 27, 20214 ViewsLeave a comment samluce

This year I finished my master’s degree work at Knox Seminary. It was a five-year process, and I loved every bit of it. The one downside was that I was so busy reading books for my …

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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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  • Really Radical Book for Kids
  • Parents, you need to talk to your kids about Marijuana.
  • Resources for Kidmin Leaders
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