We sat on blankets in the front yard as the sun was setting. All 16 of us (ranging in age from 2 years old to late 50’s) relished the perfect autumn evening as we gathered in a new way in our family small group. Typically, the parents would do a lesson while the kids ran …
As children’s leaders, we work with all different kinds of people with different personalities and opinions; some that we get along with, and some that we might, at best (let’s be honest), only tolerate. These are difficult sentiments to utter because, as Christians, we are called to love our brothers and sisters as Christ loves …
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Within the week, the United States and Canada will have celebrated their historical political autonomy from rulers through Canada Day and Independence Day. While we are certainly grateful for the freedoms and liberties we do have, which were achieved through the sacrifices of many, from a spiritual perspective, I am also thinking deeply about the …
I never worried about Derrick, a preteen who frequented our children’s ministry. His family was great. His grades were good. His extracurriculars were impressive. He seemed like a perfect kid… until his mom called the pastor with concerns. As a 5th grader, Derrick had fallen in with kids who were making really harmful choices. These …
We made it to 2021, and we’re still finding ourselves leading in uncharted territory. When 2020 ended, many of us might have exhaled. Though a new year often signals new possibilities, our leadership circumstances might have only nudged a bit toward fewer restrictions. You might still be leading behind a computer, or maybe, you’re back …
As we prepare for CPC21 Online this year, we know that there are a lot of things coming at you. In order to create space to hear from God at CPC, we have created a four-day devotional as preparation for your heart and soul. As you look through this activity, you might be wondering, why …
As we prepare for CPC21 Online this year, we know that there are a lot of things coming at you. In order to create space to hear from God at CPC, we have created a four-day devotional as preparation for your heart and soul. As you look through this activity, you might be wondering, why …
As we prepare for CPC21 Online this year, we know that there are a lot of things coming at you. In order to create space to hear from God at CPC, we have created a four-day devotional as preparation for your heart and soul. As you look through this activity, you might be wondering, why …
As we prepare for CPC21 Online this year, we know that there are a lot of things coming at you. In order to create space to hear from God at CPC, we have created a four-day devotional as preparation for your heart and soul. As you look through this activity, you might be wondering, why …
All the coffee shops were closed due to COVID-19 and gentle rain had soggied my patio furniture outside. So four leaders gathered in my living room, three in person and one on Zoom. This was the reality of May. Our monthly local children’s ministry leader meeting had been upended. We quickly adapted to the changes …
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