Archive for June 2018

Podcast: So What?

Bible Application

If we only do one thing in children’s ministry, it must be helping boys and girls connect God’s Word to their real life. Even if we have a super creative Bible lesson, a fun craft and the best snack prepared, we haven’t done our jobs if the children leave church unsure about real-life Bible application.…

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Podcast: Ministering to Misbehavers

Misbehavior

Is there a kid in your church who might be more — challenging — to love? When you see them coming, do you cringe inwardly? We’ve all been there. Reflecting the love of God to boys and girls is a special calling, and it is not always an easy one. In this episode of “Better…

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Podcast: The Buzz

Activities

There is often a temptation in ministry to judge our success by big numbers and big programming that creates a lot of “buzz” around activities. God uses high quality events and programs to do amazing things. But the goal in ministry isn’t programming; it’s life transformation. In this episode of “Better Children’s Ministry,” Daniel reminisces…

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Podcast: The Dreaded Saturday Night Text

Volunteers

Yep, you know the one. “Listen, I am SO SORRY but I won’t be able to make it tomorrow…” Why is it so difficult to find volunteers who want to serve in children’s ministry? In this episode of “Better Children’s Ministry,” Daniel Watts, EGM’s President, talks to David about casting vision for KidMin and helping…

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Jesus Loves Me, This I Know

As EGM’s fiscal year comes to a close this June, we are celebrating the powerful truth that boys and girls around the world can know and experience “Jesus Loves Me.” Will you join us in thanking God for the work he has done through churches and children’s ministry leaders in 14 countries this past year?…

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