That’s right! You can sing your Bible thoughts. I learned this method years ago and was reminded from my friend, Stephanie Chase to sing the Bible thought to my preschoolers. Every Sunday, my kindergarten material prompts me to sing the Bible thought to a familiar tune I know. There have been a couple of times I could not remember the tune, but ...…

It is scary to think we could be looking at the first generation of biblically illiterate kids. Yes, the kids we are teaching right now. I’m not even convinced their parents are biblically literate. These are the future leaders of our churches. Please take a moment and think with me about this. When I was a kid, we were in church two to three t ...…

Are you easily distracted? I know I am. Often, I get my best work done the last hour of the day when I’m all alone in my office. I used to work later and later, but Connie, my wife, made a rule that I had to be home to eat supper at 6:30 pm. That meal time is even a bit late for most people, but she was giving me an hour to get stuff done. She ...…

”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 night out while kids enjoy a night at church.) Choose a theme for room and table decorations (EX ...…

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 you well. This is an episode to listen to again and again. Thank you Paula, for sharing such great ...…

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. We share ideas and practical tips for making your classroom successful and engaging for your young lear ...…

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. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 9 Or which one ...…

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 the fellowship hall so our campers can set up their tents and air mattresses for the night. Our ev ...…

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 rehearsals they plan. No one knows how many kids will be coming or for what ages we need to provide ...…

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. That was evident. It is such a beautiful and functional space. Then Brenda took me to the Reso ...…