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Thinking for a Change #8 – “I am 100% Responsible”

Barry Mitchell May 16, 2012 0

I’ve discovered ten phrases that can and will change our lives if we apply them. The next few articles will continue to cover some of these truths and hopefully give you a reason to

Kids, Parents, Football & Kidmin

Keith Tusing May 15, 2012 0

Wow! That’s a list of 4 of my favorite things. This morning I picked up the Tampa newspaper and was greeted with a story that saddens my heart. I’m a competitive guy – Julie

Family Night Idea for Your Church: “Family Connect”

Jesse Joyner May 14, 2012 0

On a Sunday morning when I was the Children’s Pastor at our church, two dads of kids in our children’s ministry bumped into each other in the foyer. Now, before I go on, let

Kidmin Summer Plans and Evaluation

Keith Tusing May 7, 2012 0

Summer is almost here! What does your summer look like so far? Summer Series? Camps? VBS? Day Trips? Vacation? Family Time? Summer is an active time of year for us and I would guess

Never Giving Up in Ministry

Jesse Joyner April 30, 2012 0

Ministry can often lead to burn out. I’ve had my times of wanting to throw in the towel. Yet when I stop and remember that this is what God wired me for and that

Youth Sports and Kidmin – Are We Actively Involved?

Keith Tusing April 23, 2012 1

We just completed our season of Upward Basketball and Cheer. Speaking as a parent I would say this has been one of the best sports experiences for my children. Quick reminder: I am the

Social Media Guidelines for Kidmin

Jeremy Mavis March 3, 2012 6

So you’re a kidmin worker… … and you took some of the cutest (or coolest) pictures (maybe even some videos) of the kids… … and you naturally want to share them online (i.e. Facebook,

“Reasons Why Your Kids Need to Go to Summer Camp

Jesse Joyner February 29, 2012 0

The coming of Spring means Summer is fast approaching. Now is the time to plan ahead (if you haven’t already) for bringing the kids in your family ministry to a summer camp. Here are

Play is a Critical Component of Kidmin

Tim Shiels February 23, 2012 0

Play is critically important to children’s development, healthy growth, well-being, creativity and ability to learn. ‘Play underpins all development and learning for young children. Most children play spontaneously, although some may need adult support, and it is

Safe Environment for Spiritual Growth

Greg Ferguson February 8, 2012 0

Due to all the recent allegations that have come from Penn State and Syracuse the one thought that has been on my mind is how important it is that we safeguard ourselves against anything