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By Phil Vischer Walt Disney had a rough life. His father, Elias, was emotionally distant and occasionally abusive. His first attempt at an animation company failed in bankruptcy. His first successful character, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, was snatched from him by an unscrupulous distributor along with most of Walt’s early employees. Even after the success […]
by Dale Hudson Attending the adult service or “going to big church,” as those in kidmin often refer to it, is a constant struggle for many kid’s leaders. The reality is that many children’s ministry leaders hardly ever attend the adult service. To be transparent, it has been a constant tension for me over the
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by Alan Nelson While many ministry people move from working with children and youth to becoming senior pastors, I am sort of the opposite. After twenty years of pastoring, seventeen of which I was the lead pastor, I became the executive editor of Rev! magazine, which involved even more work with pastors of the senior
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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 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 Mike Heinz Adapted from an article for “Home Base” January 2011 In Mark 10:13-16, Jesus’ disciples prevent children from coming to Jesus. It is clear that this had been going on for some time before Jesus intervenes. The Greek indicates that parents “kept bringing” their children and the disciples “kept rebuking” them. Jesus was
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by Alan Nelson Most children and preteens use the same style of leading, over and over, without considering alternatives. The primary reason is that typically, no one has explained the multiple ways of leading and how certain styles fit specific situations. As young leader developers, teaching them that one size does not fit all is
by Kurt Goble Fourteen years ago I stepped into the position of Children’s Pastor at a 100 year-old church. My charge was to get our children’s ministry up-to-date. But there were some members who did not want to see change. So began my first season of conflict in ministry. Over the years, I have dealt
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by Sheryl Haystead The following article is provided by our INCM/CPC PartnerGospel Light. What are the myths you used to believe in but do not anymore? The Tooth Fairy puts money under your pillow? Santa Claus brings gifts to good children? If you cross your eyes, your face might freeze that way? What are the
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