Posts Tagged ‘KidMin’
Podcast: So What?
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.…
Read MorePodcast: Ministering to Misbehavers
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…
Read MorePodcast: The Buzz
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…
Read MorePodcast: The Dreaded Saturday Night Text
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…
Read MoreJesus 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?…
Read MoreLaunching Ministry in Jordan and Lebanon
Early in the biblical story of Genesis, we see external factors affecting the people of God. These factors created whole new twists and turns in God’s dealing with people. Turmoil specifically envelopes the family of Jacob, ending with the brothers selling Joseph off into Egypt. Shortly thereafter, drought and famine descend on the region. Joseph…
Read MoreWhy Go On Short-Term Ministry Trips?
Every Generation Ministries supports ministry to children in 14 countries. Part of that support includes sending teams from the United States overseas to connect with what’s already being done through the local church in those areas. Short-term ministry trips connect God’s people, and provide unique opportunities to serve the body of Christ. These opportunities help…
Read MoreBible Resources by Africans, for Africans
Our national ministry teams in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have been working hard to provide children’s ministry leaders in their communities with Bible resources for teaching boys and girls. In a region of the world that relies heavily on oral communication, they encounter unique challenges as they work to help children’s ministry…
Read MoreEGM’s Latin America Ministries Gather
EGM’s ministries in Latin America are gearing up for an exciting gathering this February! Teams of leaders from Argentina, Chile, and Mexico will be joining together in Mexico City on February 18-23. They will also be joined by Oliver Cardenas, Krysten Norkaitis, Quinton Hufferd, David Jesse, David Overstreet and Daniel Watts from our U.S. headquarters.…
Read More31 Days of Prayer: Confidence in God
Through the month of January, EGM is sharing 31 ways to pray for children around the world. On day 29, we pray that God would help children have confidence in His plan for their lives. Let’s face it — life is pretty hard. We all have struggles. Some of them are problems of our own…
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