Encouragement — Ministry Leaders

Have you had one of those days or weeks where nothing seems to go right no matter what you do? Even though you feel you tried your hardest, things did not work out like you thought they would. Well, that is when you must learn to develop perseverance – diligently working towards something despite the difficulty or delay in achieving success. During these discouraging times – whether personal or professional – it may help to think about Joseph, the son of Jacob. He is a great example of how to live with integrity and maintain our belief that God will...

Everywhere I travel, I see them — children’s ministry leaders suffering from a very real, wide-spread, and tragic ailment: “Imposter Syndrome.” These children’s ministry leaders feel like they are not enough, that they don’t know enough to be effective, that their gifts aren’t enough, etcetera. Many heroes of the Bible felt the same way — including Moses, Gideon, and Peter. Imposter syndrome has been defined as, “Doubting your abilities, and feeling like a fraud.” Let’s take a closer look at the top myths that can take hold in a children’s ministry leader’s mind and learn the truth! Myth #1 -...

As we watch the babies, toddlers, and elementary school children around us we have the unique opportunity of influencing and speaking into a brand-new generation. It is a privilege to be the adults responsible to educate, guide, love, enjoy, and lead this generation as they take their significant place in history. Generation Alpha is growing up before our eyes. Born between 2010 to 2025 these kids will become the largest generation yet. Nearly 3 million Gen Alpha babies are born each week on our planet! Of our 8+ billion people on this earth, Gen Alpha will soon make up over...

As we watch the babies, toddlers, and elementary school children around us we have the unique opportunity of influencing and speaking into a brand-new generation. It is a privilege to be the adults responsible to educate, guide, love, enjoy, and lead this generation as they take their significant place in history. Generation Alpha is growing up before our eyes. Born between 2010 to 2025 these kids will become the largest generation yet. Nearly 3 million Gen Alpha babies are born each week on our planet! Of our 8+ billion people on this earth, Gen Alpha will soon make up over...

With life so busy, our relationship with God sometimes seems like just another “task on our list.” Do you dedicate enough personal time with God, getting to know Him and seeking His counsel and direction? Or, an even better question is: Do you teach the importance of spending time with God to the kids you serve? I once heard a pastor say, “I have such a busy schedule today, I will have to double my quiet time with God to make sure I get everything done that I need to.” What a different mindset! Too often, we relegate our quiet...