There will always be a few kids’ that have specialized discipline needs, but we have found through years of ministry in children’s churches, kids’ crusades, Backyard Bible Clubs, school chapels, etc. that setting and adhering to the following few guidelines will virtually eliminate the majority of discipline problems. Dead Space or Down Time 1. The [...]
The effectiveness of puppetry is obvious. Just a click of the remote to a kid’s TV channel shows numerous big companies investing in puppetry to get their messages across to kids. With so many puppet-centered programs on television, quality puppetry in the church is even more important. Remember the verse that says
As a ministry leader or pastor, one challenge you face is finding workers and maintaining support for your ministry area. This article will discuss some tips that will help you project an image of quality ministry, which in return will aid in recruiting workers and maintaining both financial and moral support.You want members of your [...]
At first thought there may seem to be no difference between a shepherd and a sheepherder. On the outward appearance they both accomplish the same job of taking the flock to pasture, making sure they are fed, and returning them to the fold. Each week, pastors, teachers, and support staff accomplish the same goals with [...]
Acts 26:14-18 14 We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ 15 Then I asked, ‘Who are you Lord?’ ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’ the Lord replied.
Plan ahead:For this effect you will need to practice!!! This is a sleight of hand effect. Get an ordinary deck of cards. Find the Ace of hearts and place it on the top of the deck. Place the deck in your left hand with the top of the deck facing your fingers and the bottom [...]
Scripture1 John 2:17 The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever. (NIV) Illusion needed Dissolvo Paper, pencil, tall clear cup, pitcher of water
