Letting go of good people
It’s funny how God works. Okay, sometimes it really isn’t. I guess it’s one of those things that become funny after some time goes by… sometimes a lot of time. I’ve had a draft of this post saved...
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Handling Criticism
Unfortunately, as a Children’s Minister, criticism comes with the job. I learned a great lesson early in my career about handling criticism that has helped me through many tough times. I like to think that there are two...
Read MoreHalloween = Satan?
Okay, I’m totally late on this, so you’ll just have to forgive me. My wife have been having a debate for the last several years (not the kind where we’re actually mad at each other) about Halloween. (Fellow...
Read MoreWhy dogs bite people
I couldn’t resist. I got this email several weeks ago and had the best laugh I’ve had in quite a...
Read MoreGenies are Evil!
Okay, I just had to post a funny thing that happened today. I have a mid-week small groups for kids program that totally rocks. It’s probably my favorite thing I do all week. Well, on Sunday nights, I have 6 boys in small...
Read MoreWhere do you find children’s ministry prospects? (Seeking CM Employment Part 4)
Well, every time I’ve had to hire and fill a full-time children’s ministry position, God has opened up the door and provided just the right person… and usually in just the right time. The two children’s...
Read MoreAsking the right questions (Seeking CM Employment Part 3)
When I was interviewing for the church that brought me down to Texas, they sent me a list of questions to answer. It was an incredible survey that did two things. For one, it asked me the right questions to better communicate...
Read MoreHow many kids can you fit in your office?
Now my office did just get a total new makeover this summer (thanks to the flooding that came with the spring rain), so I decided to go with the “living room” look as opposed to the “office” look....
Read MoreMaking your resume count (Seeking CM Employment Part 2)
Here’s my second installment of my series on getting a job in Children’s Ministry. As I said before, I just hired an Elementary Director and have just gone through the process of posting the job, reviewing resumes,...
Read MorePosting your resume/inquiring of a job (Seeking CM Employment Part 1)
Welcome to my pet peeves. Desperately seek any job available I am a Children’s Pastor who absolutely loves kids and those who minister to kids. When I’m looking to fill staff positions, I’m going to look for...
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