Prayer is Essential for Children’s Ministry
I was recently asked to be the videographer for a wedding. As I had never officially filmed any event outside of the church, I turned to YouTube. Almost every video...
Shaping Their Hearts
Matthew 18:5 says: “And whosever receives one such child in My name receives Me…” I was about seven years old the first time I ever went to a summer youth camp. It was about the first time I’d...
Sharing Jesus With Your Whole Life
I have been a Vocal Music teacher in Oklahoma for 38 years. I love teaching! I have had approximately 5,000 students in my teaching lifetime, and I have appreciated and...
No Days Off
My oldest son is a sports enthusiast, athletically talented and drawn to anything that resembles a ball. And in a family that has very little experience or interest in organized...
The Wailing Women of Nepal
Imagine yourself on a journey with me... We venture halfway across the world to a remote township nestled in the beautiful hill-country of Nepal. To reach this hidden place, we...
Celebrate Advent With Your Family
What is Advent? Advent means “coming” or “arrival,” and it is a special time when the church remembers the promises of Jesus’ first coming and looks forward to His promise...
God’s Colorful Story of Love
**The following is an object lesson useful in ministry to children. You will find additional resources to help support this wonderful illutration at the bottom of this page. NEEDED FOR...
A Safe Place For Our Children
Today, we warmly welcome Steve Collins to Discipleship Ministries to talk about child safety in the church. Our Kids’ Ministries’ Department is now working to assist churches to become as...
In His Image
It is only by being conformed to the image of Christ that we can reflect His character and be successful in witness. Jen Wilkin has this to say about her...
Redeeming the Time
Our journey in life as a believer in Jesus Christ often ebbs and flows or follows a path similar to a rollercoaster. We experience times of enthusiasm and passion in...