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 the book slideology, which has been coined “the Bible for PowerPoint.” I’ve learned a lot
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 the attention of members and guests. We’re in mid-May and summer is just
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 or you're working hard to keep the embers alive, watch this message from
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 my 13 year-old son recently. Ever since he was young, he’s had a
5 Simple Adjustments That Will Make You a Better Parent or Leader
“Not everyone will become a great leader, but everyone can become a better leader.” -John Maxwell What if every leader
Do Ordinary Things Extraordinarily Well
I recently heard a pastor talk about the reason he believes his church’s groups ministry has prospered, even during the
12 Innovative Ways to Advertise for VBS that cost little to nothing. Hint….you might want to start now.
Vacation Bible School is anywhere from 4-6 months away. Sometimes the annual events we could “do with our eyes closed”
15 of the Simplest Yet Most Effective Camp Fundraisers for Your Youth Group
As you are well aware, the holiday season is over, and a new quarter has begun. With this new quarter
7 Reasons to Do Away with Sunday School
Sunday School can trace its origins to the mid-1600s in England. Robert Rakes, a successful newspaper man, used the Bible
Why Your Church Needs a Faith@Home Ministry
There are many encouraging “people scenes” seen around our church on a regular basis. For example… The fellowship that takes