The following poem, written by Muriel Blackwell, has always stuck in the back of my mind as I think about children’s ministry. On Sitting Still by Muriel Blackwell He told me just to sit right here, But not to make a sound; And he would teach me all the truths Within the lessons found. Although…
Category: Children
The State of Vacation Bible School
As long as I can remember, Vacation Bible School has been the main staple of the summer church calendar. Barna research has provided a new report on the state of VBS in American church life. You can read the report BY CLICKING HERE.
Why Our Kids Are Leaving Church
Marc Solos has a thought provoking article posted on ChurchLeaders.com. The article gives ten reasons why our kids go through our children and youth ministries and then depart from the life of the church. This one is worth your time! You can read it by clicking HERE.
Children’s Ministry Matters
Here’s an excellent blog post from StickyFaith.org on the church’s need to value and prioritize Children’s Ministry! Check it out HERE.
Why Value Children’s Ministry
Few books have impacted my thinking about ministry any more than George Barna’s book titled, Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions. I recently pulled this book off the shelf to see if it would still make the same impression, and of course, it did. Check out some of the demographical information cited: One out of every…
Lessons from Happy Valley
Along with you, I am deeply saddened by the events that have transpired this week at Penn State University. It troubles me as a sports fan and as a father who has entrusted two of his children to undergraduate schools for their education. But most of all, I am concerned as a pastor who is…
11 Ways to Help Prepare Your Child for Worship
One thing I appreciate about churches is their commitment to children. Churches in general offer nurseries for babies and childcare for preschoolers during the worship hour. Churches with high commitment to children’s ministry will even provide a full hour worship experience designed specifically for elementary age children while the parents worship in “big church.” As…
