Lend Me Your Ear: The Art of Active Listening
By Kayla Stevens Think about the last time you noticed a child in your ministry who felt cared for and seen by an adult leader. Introduce me to that …
By Kayla Stevens Think about the last time you noticed a child in your ministry who felt cared for and seen by an adult leader. Introduce me to that …
At my church on Sunday mornings, I co-lead a class of 15-20 second graders. We are a fairly traditional “Sunday School\’\’ model …
By Sarah Humphrey One of the best ways to help kids learn something new is by teaching a short lesson and then following through with a practical …
A few years ago we had a possum problem at our house. We decided to set a small animal trap so we could capture and then safely release the critter …
What would I talk about if I had only one hour to talk with a group of parents? The dangers of failing to disciple their kids? Techniques, methods, …
By Sarah Humphrey We have spent the last year of our lives practicing one habit in particular. Can you guess what it is? It involves water, …
The Reformation was a movement centered on correcting the beliefs and practices of the church 500 years ago. In this post we will consider that the …
By Anna Sargeant This is the second post of a two-part series on missional Sunday school, an approach to Sunday school that focuses on training kids …
By Ravin McKelvy I have many fond memories of midweek youth group growing up. Memories of lively games, worship, Bible study, and small group …
By Anna Sargeant Do you tend to think of the kids in your Sunday School classrooms as missionaries? Most people don’t. We think one day—when our kids …
We have a lot of roles as dads. Depending on your child, and depending on their age, you might find yourself as a coach, a tutor, or a counselor. You …
Sometimes I feel like a failure. I think everyone does. And without trying to be self-deprecating, I’ve lived long enough, worked long enough, and …