”A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17 A morning or evening of food, fun and fellowship for children and senior adults. Plan it: Select a date and time frame. (A Parent’s Night Out in February would be fun—as it would allow parents to enjoy a ni...

  Today my special guest is Paula Lawson, Children’s Minister in Blanchard Oklahoma.  Be sure to listen to her wonderful ideas for organizing the Children’s Minister and the Children’s Ministry.  She provided a couple of great handouts that will serve ...

  Today, my special guest is Genea Pine. Genea is from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and serves as the Director for Preschool Ministries for her church. Listen as we discuss how learning centers are an essential part of the early childhood classroom.

  Building Your Team ASK – Be intentional. Pray. Invite at least 3 people a week to join your team. Ask, and It Will Be Given 7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

  This Friday I am hosting my next parent and child event, “Mother & Son Camp-In.”  I thought the dads and sons could have a Camp-Out in the spring, so Moms and Sons could have a Camp-In during the winter.  We are removing all the tables and chairs in ...

  This time of year seems to be the most challenging to manage when it comes to childcare issues at the church.  Every class wants to have a Christmas party and all at different times.  The music ministry forgets to schedule childcare for those extra r...

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I recently enjoyed speaking at Indiana Avenue Baptist Church in Lubbock, TX and received a wonderful tour of their Children’s Building.  Brenda Loftus, Children’s Minister, had invested much time and attention to the details when planning and building....

  Begin the building process by understanding who you are.  Learn your strengths and weaknesses.  Yes, you have weakness even though we all know you’re amazing.  You’re a Children’s Minister, of course you’re amazing.  However,

I have met many children’s ministers who provided missions education in their program for children.  There are fewer who engage children with regular service projects.  My friend, Gina McKean, is a leader and example of serving others.