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Your Position In Christ Jesus

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:48:52 +0000

One of the greatest gifts you can present to God is to believe – truly accept – what He says about you. Jesus resisted the devil by applying God’s Word. When you are attacked, it is the knowledge and use of the Word that allows you to resist temptation. We cannot resist him by human will [...]

Our Mission? Make Disciples.

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:20:23 +0000

We are called to make disciples. It is the heart of our Lord’s Commission for His Church. Jesus said: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely [...]

Making Good Decisions

admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:35:12 +0000

Teaching good decision-making skills is a big parenting responsibility. Helping children to learn and think about making good decisions is one of the most important skills your ministry can provide. The following may help you train your kids to make good decisions. Training Tips: • Teach by example • Teach “How To Make Good Choices” • Teach children to [...]

When all else fails, read the instructions

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:10:59 +0000

Conflicts cause great damage to relationships when left unresolved. In our home and in the churches I have pastored, we teach and practice something we call instant reconciliation. Jesus said, “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your [...]

Win an iPod Shuffle!

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:17:00 +0000

We love you guys for working with kids and we want to share some Apple love. We’re giving away 8 iPod Shuffles! How to Win an iPod? 1. Visit the DiscipleLand booth at the CPC in San Diego March 14-16 each time the resource center is open. A winner will be selected every exhibit session! 2. Tweet or [...]

Earthquakes … Famine … End Times?

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:17:14 +0000

My family watched the new DVD release of “2012″ last night. With surround-sound at near full volume and viewed on a hi-res 42″ screen, there was a whole lot of shakin’ going on! As the credits rolled, my 11-year old son had lots of questions. I thank God for providing such teaching opportunities. Interestingly, I just [...]

Children’s Ministry: What will your legacy be?

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:57:23 +0000

Charles Spurgeon said, “You are teaching children, so mind what you teach them. Take care what you are doing! …It is a child’s soul you are tampering with… It is a child’s soul you are preparing for eternity… If it is an evil to mislead gray-headed age, it must be far more so to turn [...]

Ideas for Parents- Leading Children to Love God’s Word

jen — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:35:50 +0000

My husband and I want to lead our children to love God’s Word. We want our girls (ages 4 1/2 months, 3yrs and 6 1/2 yrs) to love it, understand it, apply it, memorize it, speak it out loud with confidence, and run to it to find answers to their questions. We’re right in the middle [...]

Children’s Ministry: Next generation ‘iGeneration’

Karl Bastian — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:00:04 +0000

According to a report released by USA Today, digital gear sets this new group apart, even from their tech-savvy Millennial elders who among the oldest are approaching 30. They want to be constantly connected. One thing is for certain … the iGeneration is digital and those in children’s ministry need to think about this new generation [...]

Barna Report: Economy Impacts Churches

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:14:21 +0000

The Barna Group has released a multi-part series on the economic crisis of the last year and how this impacts the church. These reports contain insightful and valuable information as you pray and plan for the year ahead. As a reminder, though research can serve as an indicator and prudent action is always advisable, we [...]