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by Philip Biles A successful Children’s Ministry is one that is constantly growing in every way. We want to make sure that God’s love is communicated in tangible ways while fostering an environment where kids and their families can become passionate followers of Jesus Christ. As we strive to make this happen in a safe […]
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by Karen Bransgrove What’s the harm in serving a little snack? After all, the children are getting a little restless and placing food before them seems like a great idea to take up some time. Nothing wrong with that, right? Before we use the privilege of serving snacks or drinks to the children in our
by Mark Steiner Yep—I am “seasoned” enough to be an eye-witness to much of what has taken place during the last thirty years of children’s ministry. Nope—this article is not about the history or “roots” of ministry to kids. That is a topic for another day. Instead, I would like to take a whack at
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by Dale Hudson Have you ever noticed what goes on when a player is shooting a free throw in a major game? Hundreds of people behind the goal are waving their arms, dozens of camera lights are flashing, and thousands of people are yelling and screaming; lots of potential distractions for the shooter. But great
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by Karen Apple LOVE | LEARNING | WORSHIP The story of Moses begins as a “baby’s story” but continues as a story of rescue for a nation. The story of Jesus begins as a “baby’s story,” but continues as a story of redemption for the world. Hold a baby, hold the future. Nurture a baby,
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by Andy Johnson What the next generation needs is Jesus. A generation that finds its satisfaction in anything other than the King is a generation that will experience utter failure in the grand scheme of life and kingdom. The twenty-first century offers plenty of enticing activities in which to devote oneself. Pornography and elicit sexual
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by Loralee Boe The situation: You have children in every classroom and everything is humming along smoothly. Wait, there is a small group of parents gathered and whispering. Your “problem” radar goes off and you greet them with a smile. “Anything I can do?” Three voices start talking at the same time….. “There is a
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by Jamie Doyle Bend – v. – To change an average experience into an unforgettable moment by applying unrelenting effort. EXPERIENCES …kids remember them! You cannot remember everything – but, I guarantee that you remember experiences that you have had through your life. And as you recall them, details come together that you never would have
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by John and Shirley Tasch For over twenty years we have taken children all over the world on short-term mission trips. We have seen countless numbers of miracles as children are preaching the Gospel, laying hands on the sick, prophesying, seeing visions and doing the work of the ministry. Although children have not been esteemed
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by Pat Verbal As a children’s pastor, I always enjoyed visiting classrooms. Our teachers often surprised me with a new, creative display or learning activity. Sometimes I would slip into a chair in the back of the classroom to watch the children’s reactions. On one occasion, the four-year-old class was engaged in a story circle,
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