It Matters
On Sunday I got the chance to preach in our main services. I spoke about the “big things” that kids really needed to receive from their parents. One of the […]
Tag Archives: Kidmin
Perception vs. Reality: Why you’re not “you” all the time
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that I was reading the book The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell. I’m continuing to work my way through it, and I’m still finding […]
Chasing the Tipping Point
I am (finally) getting around to reading The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell. In it, Gladwell explains how small, seemingly insignificant changes can cause a major shift in the way groups […]
Tips for dealing with challenging kids
You know your ministry has them. I bet you can immediately rattle off several names – kids you genuinely like, but also have the ability to drive you up a […]
How to thrive in a struggling church part 2 – create something
As I look back on the beginning of my time as a children’s pastor, I’m often struck by what went well and what I wish I could change. For me, […]
Lance, Te’o, and being a role model
It’s been a rough week for inspirational sports figures. For most of the week the big news has concerned Lance Armstrong’s impending (now 1/2 finished) confession to Oprah concerning doping […]
Teaching Responsibility in the age of “Not My Problem”
I have often heard the Beatitudes described as Jesus’ description of how his followers should live counter-culturally. It’s a description of them that I’ve long loved, and in the wake […]
On Roles, Recruiting, and Improvement in 2013
Hello! After a great week on a beach, I’m back to working and writing, with a mean sunburn, err… “tan”. I’m excited to really dive back in, and I’ll be […]
