Science and the Bible: Make Waves with Jonah
I love the story of Jonah and the big fish. I’ve always been intrigued by what it must have been like in the belly of the fish for three days. …
5 Things You MUST Do with Your Kids This Christmas
This is coming at you from my role as a kid’s pastor and as a dad. Here are a few things I always try to do with my own kids and things I …
When Parenting Stops Being Cool
The following is a guest post by Children’s Ministry Representative, Laura Teague. Check out these 4 tips she provides for parents …
Understanding Basic Characteristics of Kids
In Luke 2:52 we read, “And Jesus increased in wisdom, and stature, and in favor with God and with people.” We know that Jesus was fully God and we …
5 Steps to Start a Family Meeting Tradition
Family meetings are not a new concept – and they are certainly not unique only to Christian families. They can be useful for a variety of reasons …
Science Experiments: Veggie Straws
Is it possible to stab a potato or other hard vegetable with a straw and not only pierce the veggie, but actually force the straw all the way through …
Celebrate Baptism with These Downloadable Cards
A few months ago, my friend Delanee Williams, from First Baptist Church in Allen, Texas sent me an email with a picture of something a mom in her …
Kids Ministry 101: Allergy Alerts
Kids learn by hearing. Kids learn even more by hearing and seeing. Kids really learn best by hearing, seeing, and DOING! Teachers of preschoolers and …
5 Tips for Parenting Travel Ball Players
I know, I know. I was the one who said MY KID would never be on a travel ball team. So, lately, I’ve had this taste of foot in my mouth that I can’t …
Are Family Traditions Important for Kids?
Each of us grew up looking forward to things in life that we could “count on.” Even though we did not know it at the time…these treasured …
Missional Family, Missional Kids
Even though spell check wants to correct me, the word “missional” has meaning and is important to understand. It may sound like a Christian or …
Why Kids Need to See Their Parents Serve
As a mom and former children’s director at a large multi-site, metropolitan mega-church, I have seen the importance of parents needing to serve …
