by Andrew | Mar 12, 2017 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
I recently heard the story of a parent who was concerned that their teenage daughter, who used to be so obedient in listening to them, was now listening to everything her friends said by allowing them to influence her decision-making. The parents didn’t...
by Andrew | Nov 23, 2016 | Children's Ministry
Yes, we’re crazy!… And we’ll probably never do this again, but between now and Monday, you can snag 6 of our VBS curriculum bundles for the price of just 1! Because we know that many of you serve in the local children’s ministry of your...
by Andrew | Sep 26, 2016 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Our youngest son is 6 years old, and since the time he was about 3, there’s nothing he loves more than when dad tucks him in at night and does ‘the piggy toes’. In fact, his last words verbatim every night before he heads downstairs to go to bed are...
by Andrew | Sep 11, 2016 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family, Marriage
Parenting is one the most rigorous jobs on the planet… just ask any mom with young kids. It can flat wear you out. In order to be at our best for our little angels, sometimes it simply means getting some time away from them and their golden halos. We all need some...
by Andrew | Aug 28, 2016 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Last week, we discussed “The Why” behind the importance of doing family devotions. If you haven’t read it yet, I’d encourage you to check it out. We were reminded that of the 168 hours in a child’s week, the church on average only gets...
by Andrew | Aug 21, 2016 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Every child has just 168 hours in a week, and on average, the church has only 1 of them, which leaves 167 other hours remaining, the majority of those being spent with their families. Who do you think has the most influence? Who do you think has the most opportunity...
by Andrew | Aug 14, 2016 | Children's Ministry
Through traveling and conducting various children’s programs for many years, what I’ve found is this – kids will be kids… In certain ways, God has wired them all the same! Regardless of their age, background, or religious upbringing, they all have...
by Andrew | Jul 18, 2016 | Children's Ministry, Ministry & Leadership
Our family just returned from a missions trip to Grenada, West Indies this past week with a team from our church. We helped conduct VBS and other evangelistic outreach, and what an enjoyable and memorable experience it was. From the very moment we arrived and first...
by Andrew | Jul 11, 2016 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
These forgotten practices can be easily overlooked in our society today, but they are still important things to teach and instill within our children. RESPOND WHEN SPOKEN TO Remember the days when kids actually acknowledged those who were talking to them with a verbal...
by Andrew | Jun 26, 2016 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Let’s face it, the world can be a pretty ugly and negative place sometimes. You don’t have to look far to find it. So is it possible to raise positive kids in such a negative world? Amid all that’s wrong with the world, thankfully we get to be a part of what’s right...
by Andrew | Jun 5, 2016 | Children's Ministry
Last week, I discussed 5 reasons Why VBS is still important. You can read it by clicking here. But while those things answered the “WHY” of making VBS an outreach oriented event, we really need to answer the question of “HOW”. What is it that qualifies a VBS program...
by Andrew | May 29, 2016 | Children's Ministry
I love VBS! I love the excitement that it generates in our church and community. I love the passion for it that builds in my own heart leading up to it. I love the fun and craziness and chaos that comes along with the week of VBS. There’s just something totally...
by Andrew | May 16, 2016 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Here are 40 simple Bible statements/principles to teach your kids. You might find these worthy of putting on your fridge, using as a springboard for devotional ideas, or even committing to memory. Whatever you choose to do with them, they are great foundational...
by Andrew | Apr 27, 2016 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Whether we like it or not, as parents we’ve been thrust into a situation by recent events that require us to have a much-needed conversation with our kids about gender identity. But while America is struggling to know its identity, your family doesn’t have to. While...
by Andrew | Apr 4, 2016 | Children's Ministry, Kids & Family
Here’s an important topic that your kids need to be educated about (preferably, by you) – the Rapture. I Thessalonians 5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. We believe that at any moment of any day, Jesus...
