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Fly the W for Worship
Baseball and worship? Three observations from a baseball game that can encourage our engagement with children in worship.
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October 25, 2020
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10 Ways to Connect With the Girls In Your Church
Connecting with girls during COVID may not be easy, but it’s never mattered more! Here are 10 small ways to make a big difference in the life of a girl.
April 26, 2017
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Talking With Churches About Curriculum
As a curriculum consultant for Faith Alive Christian Resources, I’ve spent hundreds of hours talking to CRC children’s ministry leaders. Here are some things I've heard, as well as ways I can help!
April 4, 2017
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A Reminder: Kids Come to Church With Baggage Too
I usually enjoy an opportunity to be with the kids but on this day I was near the end of my rope and they were too. Though I wish they'd been easier on me, I'm grateful for the reminder that these kids have complex lives, too.
February 9, 2017
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Jenga: Towers That Connect Generations
Before our church remodeled, the kids felt comfortable in our building and knew the places where they could hang out and socialize. After the remodel, we realized the need to create kid-friendly spaces.
September 6, 2016
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Story Hour, Little Lambs, and Universal Design
This mind-set of seeing every child as specially designed by God is what challenges us, but also motivates us, as leaders. Our role is to find a way to communicate God’s love to each child.
July 25, 2016
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Black Holes in the Bible and Childlike Faith
Have you ever noticed the empty spaces in Bible stories? There are burning bushes, talking donkeys, and floating zoos, too. Try telling these Bible stories to kids and watch how they launch right into them.
February 9, 2016
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Inspired Innovation: Story Hour Staffing
Have you ever had trouble finding leaders for your Story Hour/Little Lambs Ministry? Perhaps you could consider your pastor!
August 10, 2015
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Teach Them to Your Children...
And so as she preached God’s words from Deuteronomy 6 instructing parents, families, and the faith community to pass on the words and stories of God, the children were also present.
May 20, 2015
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"We Have All the Time We Need..."
“This is a place where we come to worship God, and we have all the time we need …”, she said in a quiet, calm voice. This was a special place, a special time.
May 13, 2015
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The Good, the Bad, and the Smelly: Communion Blessings for Children
Discover how to bless — and how not to bless! — children during the celebration of the Lord's Supper.
July 3, 2014
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4 Ways to Worship God With Songs Every Day
Use music and song lyrics every day to praise the Lord.
November 2, 2010
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Kids Leading Worship
This Sunday the song involved twirling, stomping, jumping, clapping, leaning, and praying — all motions that the kids chose for the song.
June 15, 2010
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More Children in Sunday Worship?
In many churches some portion of the children’s ministry program happens during the worship service. If that’s your church, what do you do to help them engage in worship and offer their gifts in service?
April 13, 2010
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Kid's Art as Worship
Last week I met with Liz Tolkamp, the children's pastor at Willoughby Christian Reformed Church. She's always looking for ways to help kids engage in the worship service and be part of the broader church community.