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Top Ten Ways to Be More Creative

Top Ten Ways to Be More Creative

Keith Tusing December 1, 2011 1

10. Exercise your Brain – Anything that is not used becomes stagnant.  Work puzzles, read outside the field of ministry, learn a new skill.  Be intentional about stretching your brain! 9. Brainstorm – This

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Six Tips for Dealing with Unruly Kids

Six Tips for Dealing with Unruly Kids

Collie Coburn Jr. November 30, 2011 2

Every church has them. Kids that are easily distracted, too cool for school, or just plain rowdy. In reality, it’s a blessing that you are stuck with unruly kids, because they need to hear

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The Muppets are BACK!

The Muppets are BACK!

Keith Tusing November 28, 2011 0

Yes, I wrote the title but I would contend they have always been with us! I love the Muppets and have since Jim Henson introduced them to Prime Time in 1976.  Ok, that does

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Top Ten Questions for Potential Interns

Top Ten Questions for Potential Interns

Keith Tusing November 21, 2011 0

Thanksgiving is almost here.  Christmas is quickly approaching.  That means we should be thinking about Summer.  Yes, finalizing our summer plans should be done before Christmas at the latest.  That brings us to today’s

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Top Ten Tips to Succeed in Ministry

Top Ten Tips to Succeed in Ministry

Keith Tusing November 15, 2011 1

10. Always Give God the Glory – “Don’t believe your own press!”  It can be easy to accept the accolades when things go well.  We must constantly be intentional about pointing to God as

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Old School…How Times have Changed!

Old School…How Times have Changed!

Jeremy Mavis November 7, 2011 0

There’s an older gentleman who’s on our children’s ministry team. Don’t quote me, but I think he’s in his late 70’s. This man, whom I’ll call Gerald, is great. He loves the kids and

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BALLYHOO #5

BALLYHOO #5

Keith Tusing November 4, 2011 0

BALLYHOO – beat the drum for, boost, get ink for, make a pitch for, put on the map, throw spotlight on!   Spitballs Amazing water-balls grow up to 200 times their original size. Spitballs

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Evangelizing Children – Caution…Hidden Dangers Ahead!

Evangelizing Children – Caution…Hidden Dangers Ahead!

Keith Tusing September 21, 2011 6

We have begun a week of discussions centered around the idea of Evangelizing Children.  As a Parent, Pastor, or Children’s Leader evangelism should be one of our top priorities.  However, there are potential dangers we should take

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Child Evangelism…Use Caution…What are the Tools???

Child Evangelism…Use Caution…What are the Tools???

Keith Tusing September 20, 2011 4

This week our goal is to spark discussion about Evangelizing Children.  As I shared yesterday I have occasionally found myself attending events where the “Decision Time” or “Alter Call” for children makes me uncomfortable. 

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Child Evangelism…What’s the Best Way!

Child Evangelism…What’s the Best Way!

Keith Tusing September 19, 2011 4

This week I would like to begin a discussion about Evangelizing Children.  Have you ever been to an event where the Gospel was shared with children and it made you Uncomfortable? Not uncomfortable about the Gospel

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