John 3:16 [video]
A simple, super-short Bible verse video on John 3:16. HT More Than Dodgeball source Vimeo
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What If the Parents Aren’t Christians? | CM White Paper Reflections #10
This is the tenth and final post in a series of reflections on a Children’s Ministry White Paper written by Doug Paul from Eikon Community (you can view the original document here). The strength of having a space like Missional Communities is they allow people to enter more freely into each other’s lives without the […]
Creative Attention Getters
When I was at CPC in 2012, a man named John Tasch did a breakout session titled: “Creative Attention Getters” It was wild! The next week @ msy I stepped into the shoes of John Tasch… it was great! The students really paid attention! source YouTube
Parents Disciple Their Kids | CM White Paper Reflections #9
This is the nineth post in a series of reflections on a Children’s Ministry White Paper written by Doug Paul from Eikon Community (you can view the original document here). To me, this is my favorite post in the series. Why? Because it gives me a window into some practical, engaging practices that I can […]
Communion Efficiency!
The latest thing in the war for efficient communion dispersal. via Instagram
The Church Equips | CM White Paper Reflections #8
This is the eighth post in a series of reflections on a Children’s Ministry White Paper written by Doug Paul from Eikon Community (you can view the original document here). We see these happening most naturally by creating structured, spiritual environments within the church with: 1) The worship service. Elementary schoolers will be in the […]
The Truth about Facebook & Grades [infographic]
Aww, man! I really wanted to blame something other than myself for those bad grades!! HT Youth Ministry Media source OnlineEducation.net
How We Will Do Children’s Ministry | CM White Paper Reflections #7
This is the seventh post in a series of reflections on a Children’s Ministry White Paper written by Doug Paul from Eikon Community (you can view the original document here). Based on what we’ve covered (and other findings not covered in this short paper), the following should actively shape how we do Children’s Ministry: 1) […]
John 3:16 [video]
This video aired during the Denver Broncos vs. the New England Patriots game on January 14, 2012. What a neat idea! Way to go Focus on the Family!! source YouTube
What’s Up With the Bible? [sermon]
Basic Training: What’s Up With the Bible? On Sunday, January 22, 2012, myself and 4 middle school boys preached a sermon together on the Bible. Eli, Hunter, Brady, and Nils participated in sharing about the historical reliability, truth, contents, and other proofs of Scripture. It was a fun experience for the students and me… and […]
What We Want Our Kids to Know | CM White Paper Reflections #6
This is the sixth post in a series of reflections on a Children’s Ministry White Paper written by Doug Paul from Eikon Community (you can view the original document here). As we think about our kids being disciples, when kids finish 5th grade, we would like them to know and be able to live into […]
Why Some Presentations Fail [video]
I give “presentations” on a regular basis. My audience is children and middle school students. If I haven’t done my homework or thought through a plan, I’m toast! This is a clever video that depicts the essence of why some communicators FAIL in their presentations: HT Youth Leader Stash source YouTube
Role of the Church | CM White Paper Reflections #5
This is the fifth post in a series of reflections on a Children’s Ministry White Paper written by Doug Paul from Eikon Community (you can view the original document here). Our research found that there are 8 factors that churches can do to help parents shape children’s faith development: 1. A hospitable climate Welcoming, open, […]
5mb Hard Disk Drive in 1956
Weighing in at over a ton, this was a 5mb hard disk drive back in 1956. Isn’t it remarkable to think how far we’ve come since then! via Retronuat
How People Learn | CM White Paper Reflections #4
This is the fourth post in a series of reflections on a Children’s Ministry White Paper written by Doug Paul from Eikon Community (you can view the original document here). Sociologists say that there are three basic ways that we learn. 1) Classroom style teaching: Passing on facts, data and information from a teacher/lecturer to […]
Do You Remember When Sunday School Teachers Were Like This?
YouTube video description: Cousins James Ransom and Cherie Johnson recall their fearsome Sunday school teacher, Miss Lizzie Devine, the only woman who had more power than their grandmother. Set in the small Florida town of the cousins’ memories, this animation resounds with the joy of sharing stories with family. source YouTube
Parents as the Primary Disciplers of Their Children // CM White Paper Reflections #3
This is the third post in a series of reflections on a Children’s Ministry White Paper written by Doug Paul from Eikon Community (you can view the original document here). In the past 30 years of church work we’ve seen the rise of Consumer Christianity where people come to church to consume religious goods and […]
Introduction to the “40 Developmental Assets” from The Search Institute
The Search Institute is an organization that does research, create tools and resources, and offers collaboration with other organizations that work with youth and children (click here to learn more). One of the things The Search Institute is known for is their creation of Developmental Assets: The Developmental Assets are 40 common sense, positive experiences […]
Children’s Ministry Research // CM White Paper Reflections #2
This is the second post in a series of reflections on a Children’s Ministry White Paper written by Doug Paul from Eikon Community (you can view the original document here). We spent 6 months researching the best way to disciple kids and form a Children’s Ministry based on that research, following what scripture teaches us […]
A 3-Step Discipline Approach
Mark Merrill shares a 3-step approach to disciplining your children: Remove Reflect Reconnect Read more about these 3 steps @ 3 R’s of Discipline