How to play the "Chair Relay Race" Game Make two teams. In our case we had 2 teams of 10 each and we did boys...

How to play the "Sack Races" Game We found some burlap sacks for $3-4 each at our local hardware store, so you'll need to pick...

How to Play the "Lawn Twister" Game You'll need: 4 different colors of spray paint Poster board Medium size bowl Scissors Pencil Bucket and paper Setup...

Here are some developmental changes we could be be aware of as parents and mentors of high school students: (This is going to seem like...

Here are some developmental changes that would be nice to be aware of as parents and mentors of middle school students: Grade 6 Physically Needs lots...

There are fundamental relational questions kids need to answer as they grow and develop: In preschool the relational questions surround "Am I?" (impressions about...

There are fundamental relational questions kids need to answer as they grow and develop: In preschool the relational questions surround "Am I?" (impressions about...

Back in October of 2015 I completed my master's thesis @ Wesley Seminary. It's one of those things that resides on my computer and...

Hayward Wesleyan Church has graciously given me a gift of sabbatical starting November 1 through the end of December. I will pause pastoral duties...

This school year (2017-2018) our High School Youth group is going to spend time with Jesus everyday by reading one chapter a day starting...

This school year I decided to split up the kick-off events for youth ministry at Hayward Wesleyan to focus exclusively on the two different...

History Being a children's pastor came out of left field for me. I wasn't looking, aiming, or intending to be in children's ministry. It came...