Encouragement — Ministry Leaders

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...

My missionary journey started with a clothing drive and a school poster. The way my parents supported my small efforts led to a dream I am still living today, serving orphaned and vulnerable children full-time. Zechariah 4:10 says, “Do not despise this small beginning, for the eyes of the Lord rejoice to see the work begin” (TLB). When encouraging children to use their gifts for others, don’t measure the size of the project, or who it will help. As Pastor Andy Stanley said, “Do for one what you wish you could do for them all.” Think about what interests your...