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The Incarnation [spoken word]
This kind of video brings on Christmas nostalgia, but then I realize... it doesn't have to be Christmas to be thankful for the Incarnation... Jesus coming to earth... God in human form breaking into...
The Millennials: Best. Generation. Ever. [infographic]
HT Youth Ministry Media
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10 Creatively Interesting Discipline Ideas
Once again, the EpicParent.tv does not disappoint!
Here is a list of 10 creatively interesting discipline ideas:
JAIL TIME
NIGHT TIME CHORES
MISS A GAME
OLD SCHOOL SOAP TRICK
PAY THE PIPER
GIVE GRACE
YOU HAVE TO CRY
COLLABORATIVE WINDOW CLEANING
LET THEM DECIDE
HEAD...
Small Town Churches… Full of Opportunity!
Our lead pastor at Hayward Wesleyan Church, Mark Wilson, is a champion of small town church ministry. His calling is to encourage and resource small town pastors. Mark travels and speaks often to rural...
Teachable Moments in Everyday Life
I'm sure you know that successful parenting has more to do with the little things you teach over and over and over again... all in the hopes that these teachable moments add up to...
A Young Family Sitting Together in a Church Service [guest post]
This is a guest post from a friend of mine @ Hayward Wesleyan Church. She writes:
A young family sitting together in a church service, the youngest with his head resting against his father’s shoulder....
Shout Out to Your Local Public Library
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Kids and families rely and appreciate a good, local public library. It's still a safe and respected place for children, teenagers, and adults to go read, study, do research, check email, etc.
Thanks Sherman and...
How Long Should “Things” Be in Time-Out? Discipline Strategies
Do you ground your children?
Do you put things in time-out for a time as a disciplinary measure?
Do you find yourself saying things like: "That toy is out for 3 days, or 3 weeks!"
Then the...
John 3:16 [video]
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A simple, super-short Bible verse video on John 3:16.
HT More Than Dodgeball
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What If the Parents Aren’t Christians? | CM White Paper Reflections #10
This is the tenth and final post in a series of reflections on a Children's Ministry White Paper written by Doug Paul from Eikon Community (you can view the original document here).
The strength of...
Creative Attention Getters
When I was at CPC in 2012, a man named John Tasch did a breakout session titled: "Creative Attention Getters" It was wild!
The next week @ msy I stepped into the shoes of John...
Parents Disciple Their Kids | CM White Paper Reflections #9
This is the nineth post in a series of reflections on a Children's Ministry White Paper written by Doug Paul from Eikon Community (you can view the original document here).
To me, this is my...
