What’s Next in Children’s Ministry?

My recent project for the Cory Center was What Matters Now in Children’s Ministry.  While the team that developed this resource are still in conversation about how to further the use of the content and expand it, I’ve been wondering about a new project:...

A Challenge

This year I will turn 29.  God has opened up a really amazing opportunity for me to interact with a veteran in the field of children’s and family ministry.  This person is a leader that I have come to respect and learn a lot from.  But recently he challenged me...

Idea of the Day: Kindness Class

Online classes are becoming more and more common – not just for adults seeking flexible degree programs, but for children.  I came across a great article in the Seattle Times about an online class for kids about kindness.  Here’s what Dan Pink had to say...

The Gospel in 50 Words

I’m always trying to find ways to make the story of Easter creative and fresh for the kids who have tuned it out. It’s sad how repeated truth loses its value to the hearer (is that how trite sayings are born?).  This year I was challenged to see if I could...