15 Engaging Questions to Ask Your Kids After School
Back to school season is officially upon us. Teachers, parents, and children are all preparing for the year ahead. Today on the
How to Have a More Outwardly-Facing Group
In time, every group will turn inward. My friend, and former Lifeway Sunday School Director, David Francis, said it this way: “The
10 Ways to Teach Auditory Learners
Imagine standing on the edge of the ocean, its waves crashing against the shore with a rhythmic melody. As you close your
Meditations for Youth Pastors & Youth Leaders
BREAKING NEWS: Life isn’t easy. The continual grind quickly becomes tiresome and laborious. We easily find ourselves working countless hours as we
Foster Care: How Your Church Can Help
“You’ll never guess who’s having a baby…” That is FOR SURE a true statement for me because, they were right. I never
Make a Powerful Point with PowerPoint
If you are like me, I like to use PowerPoint as a teaching tool from time to time. Years ago I discovered
5 Ways for Groups to Maximize the Dog Days of Summer
When late spring arrives, churches get busy. Mother’s Day, graduation, pre-camp and pre-VBS sign ups, and summer mission trips all compete for
Don’t Let the Fire Die
In ministry, some Sundays can be a day of victory and others a day of defeat. Whether your fire today is blazing
Claw Machines and Crazy Preteens
“Remind me, why do we have a professional claw machine in our garage right now?” This was a question I posed to
How to Pray for Your Church Staff
It takes many hands throughout the week to ensure that the ministry keeps rolling at a local church beyond Sunday’s services. And