Prayer for your family
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This is for you and your family... ❤️
There is never a moment when God will not be with you. He knows all about you, your life, your past... even your future.
A LEGACY IN MINISTRY
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As a child, I was always so excited when my dad (aka my pastor) would schedule a kids evangelist and host a kids event at our church. I remember sitting in my seat with my head bowed, as kids evangelist, Cowboy Steve, lead all the kids in prayer. During that quiet moment, God spoke to my heart to tell me I would be a kids minister some day.
Read MoreThe thing I was most afraid of
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In 2003, I had my first TMJ surgery. (TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint - aka jaw joint) Afterwards, I began having some neurological problems, and was diagnosed with adult-onset epilepsy… complex partial seizures. It was so terrible! My doctor estimated I was having over 50 seizures a day. Life as I had known it seemed to be over.
Read MoreFall leaf craft
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Super easy activity that kids LOVE to do!
FALL IN LOVE WITH JESUS - HIS LOVE COLORS OUR WORLDVIEW!
While working on this activity with your kids, talk about all the colors of the leaves. How beautiful and wonderful are the fall leaves that God created for us to enjoy!
Read More5 THINGS I LOVE MOST ABOUT DIGIZE
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Oh, DiGize...
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways!
supports a healthy digestive system
helps alleviate upset stomach/nausea - a must have for traveling
helps relieve constipation/cramping/bloating/and gas :)
supports a healthy immune system
helps detox your body
KIDS MINISTRY RECRUITING STRATEGIES
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What is recruiting anyway? In kids ministry, recruiting is assimilating a person from regular church attender to super star volunteer on your team… Woohoo!
In order to build a ministry and keep it moving… every church, big or small, should be in a constant state of recruiting.
MY SISTER, MY HERO
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My sister... her strength amazes me!
She is so awesome - If you don't know her, you're really missing out! Some words that describe her... super nurse, genius, beautiful, loyal, brave, strong.... I could go on and on :)
3 KEYS TO KIDS MINISTRY SUCCESS
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Do you ever find yourself struggling to keep up with all the demands of kids ministry? Is it difficult to find enough volunteers, or are you scrambling each week to have everything ready for the weekend? I’ve been there many times, and these three keys have opened the door to successful wins in kids ministry.
Read MoreWhat to do when you're afraid
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Have you ever been afraid? Maybe you have received a phone call with devastating news... or maybe you're worried about yourself, a family member or a friend... in all circumstances, remember that God is with you! No matter what people are saying, or how people are feeling, God is still God - and you can always trust Him!
Read MoreKids Ministry Makeover: Why Change is Beautiful and How to Do It Well
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Learn simple ways to refresh your kids ministry. Watch, ask, and make small changes that create a big impact for your team and the families you serve.
Read MoreARE YOU JUST STARTING OUT OR WANTING TO IMPROVE AS A LEADER?
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Are you new to kids ministry or looking for ways to learn how to be a more effective leader?
This is what I have learned over the last 22 years in kids ministry:
my story - healed from epilepsy
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It was a new year (2004), and I was recovering from TMJ surgery, a bi-lateral modified condylotomy. My jaw bones had been cut, my mouth wired shut, along with lots of physical therapy to re-learn how to use my mouth. In some ways, I was better... but something wasn't quite right
Read More5 steps to say goodbye to worry
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We all do it from time to time. Even though it's not fun, most of us seem to spend a LOT of time doing it!
But why?
Read MoreKids are Important to God
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It happened last Sunday morning in Trinity Kids, ages 3-9 years old. We had just talked about this Bible Story: Jesus blesses the children. Then we talked about how important all the kids must be to God. We talked about the fact that God sees them all.
Read MoreKeeping Kids Safe: 911 - Emergency Responders in Your Ministry
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Do you have a plan in place in case of a medical emergency in your #KidsMinistry? Being prepared with an Emergency Responder Team is a really big deal that is often overlooked in churches.
Read MoreKeeping Kids Safe: Kids Ministry Check-in Systems
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Qualities of a good check-in system
Whether you check-in the kids in your ministry electronically or not, the following qualities are on my list for getting kids checked-in quickly while keeping them safe!
Read Morekeeping kids safe – the drop-off
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It’s Sunday morning, and the families of your church are wanting to quickly drop off their kids into your kids ministry so they can get to the worship service. With everyone in a hurry...
Read Morenine years
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I kept missing parts of my day, and couldn't remember ANY new information. After numerous doctor visits, tests, and scary episodes, I was diagnosed with adult onset epilepsy, complex partial seizures. I was terrified!
Read MoreHow to Wait on God
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Waiting doesn’t mean nothing is happening — it means God is working behind the scenes. This short devotional will encourage you to stay faithful, expectant, and ready while He prepares you for what’s next.
Read Morehow to color pasta
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Pasta fun!
Are you looking for a fun, inexpensive craft for the holidays? You can use these colored pastas to make all kinds of fun stuff!
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