In an earlier blog post, one of a the points that I got the most questions about was why a VBS has to be a church-wide event. My reasoning behind this statement was because I have done VBS as a departmental event and a church-wide event. VBS is such a large event that it either adds […]
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Let me be frank. Multi-site is not easy and is not for everyone. I have hated it at times and am thankful at other times. One of the things I love about multi-site is it forces you to grow, invest in and pray for more leaders. Sometimes people will call asking about Multi-site kids ministry
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We rebranded thankfully in 2008 my primary concern was the elimination of all a.c.r.o.n.y.m.s. I hope you are not offended by this but I hate all things acronym. I know that that is risky to put on a blog since the NSA will read this and they themselves are an acronym. It seems that the
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The past two days have been incredible. It has been a steady flow of amazing content. I have been challenged in so many ways. Here are a few of the things I love about CMLeaders so far. 1. Love that the whole thing is streaming. 2. Love the relaxed feel 3. Love the all general session format
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We just got back from camp it was another amazing year and God did some amazing things in the hearts of the kids that attended. Our kids pastor and his team did a great job. Now that I am back I do what I do every year question everything. Planning the event is huge, but
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The last year has represented many changes to the vision of our ministry. This change in purpose has shifted our focus and created a renewed intentionality in everything we do. Those of you who joined us at CPC witnessed the innovation first hand. Others of you heard about it online or from friends. In either
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I posted a couple of posts here and here that were largely focused at younger leaders. I want to talk to some of us who have been around for a while. After leading in the same church for a good stretch of time and meeting other leaders from around the country. I have started to notice a
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Really excited to be apart of the Napkin Conference – I love the vision of this conference. To be a conference that is more about helping people clarify and even facilitate the dreams, ideas and visions God has given folks to do ministry different. I’m really excited about going to Napkin for a few reasons.The first is the speaking line up they
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What are most churches looking for in a children’s pastor. 1. Education 2. Experience 3. Passionate about God 4. Passionate about kids 5. Organizational skills 6. Works well with volunteers I think that church should look for: 1. Passion for God 2. Education 3. Passion for kids and families 4. Chemistry with staff especially with
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Seven people in the front seat of a pickup truck doesn’t work. Charlene, age 16 What is driving your ministry? How to keep you ministry from being driven in 7 different directions. Be Specific – If your specific they’ll be terrific (Borrowed from Ed Young.) – Talk to your leaders often and be specific about
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