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What New Parents Want You to Know about Their First Time Leaving Their Child in Nursery

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It was a little bit like walking into the dentist’s office as a little kid — nerve-wracking, unknown possible outcomes, and crying children. That’s a little dramatic, but pretty close to what I remember it felt like as new parents walking our son to nursery for the very first time. We had been at our […]

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5 Ways to Make a Volunteer’s Day

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It’s summer time! We know many of you are settling into your summer time rhythms (which we hope includes some margin for you to rest and get recharged). The shift in seasons provides a great opportunity to reflect on some key volunteers in your ministry that have made a BIG difference! Notes of thanks are

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Where Guilt Is

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It kind of felt like my heart was being ripped out of my chest this morning. There’s nothing that makes my descent into guilt feel more like Six Flags’ Giant Drop instead of a gradual decline than when my son is battling separation anxiety as I head off to work. In these moments, it’s almost

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The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Stay Rooted

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I was planting flowers this past weekend in our front yard. My son (who is almost two years old) woke up from his nap as I was wrapping up. I brought my groggy Little Man outside, and gave him some chalk to play with while I attempted to get the last of my flowers planted.

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2 Spiritual Disciplines You Might Have Forgotten (That Are Good For Your Soul)

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It’s getting close, friend… summer time. You’re probably gearing up for VBS, summer camps, or maybe your ministry throttles down a little bit over the summer. Whatever the case may be, one thing is for sure: your soul could probably use some rest and attention. Can I just stop right here to say, “Way to

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5 Ways to Invest in Volunteers (So They Invest in Kids)

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Every children’s ministry relies on volunteers. I’m always wondering, “How can we invest in these people in ways to bring out their best?” I learned most of what I know from an incredible leader named Kim Gunderson. 1. Time Several years ago I was on a children’s ministry team celebrating the 10 year anniversary of

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What New Parents Want You to Know about Their First Time Leaving Their Child in Nursery

5 Ways to Make a Volunteer’s Day

Where Guilt Is

The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Stay Rooted

2 Spiritual Disciplines You Might Have Forgotten (That Are Good For Your Soul)

5 Ways to Invest in Volunteers (So They Invest in Kids)

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What New Parents Want You to Know about Their First Time Leaving Their Child in Nursery

5 Ways to Make a Volunteer’s Day

Where Guilt Is

The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Stay Rooted

2 Spiritual Disciplines You Might Have Forgotten (That Are Good For Your Soul)

5 Ways to Bully-Proof Your Kids’ Social Media

5 Ways to Invest in Volunteers (So They Invest in Kids)

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