Comments for Childrens Ministry Online

Comment on Reinventing VBS by Newmercy4me

Newmercy4me — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:24:00 +0000

We ditched the name VBS many years ago as it is a Religious and dated term. Our goal at VBS is to disciple the saved but also reach the unsaved so we wanted it to be as approachable as possible. We tried different names like Kid’s Adventure, just using the theme name, or calling it camp. In the end the most important thing was connectin with the community and the children of the church reaching out to their friends. Stay focused on what you are doing not what it is called.

Comment on Don’t raise well rounded, well educated and happy kids by Melissa McKinnies

Melissa McKinnies — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:05:00 +0000

I don’t think Stephen he is advocating ignorance….I think he is just saying that to be careful. I advocate education completely…I think we just need to be careful and cautious….you are right, ignorance should never be encouraged…

Comment on Service project versus teaching kids to serve by Dino

Dino — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:04:00 +0000

I’m just as guilty as the rest … i want to increase service, but i can’t even help my own child remember to bring in ‘items’ for the goal. i would love to find some ‘lessons’ for class on service (including an activity for a service action) anyone got any suggestions …

Comment on Four years and counting by John Mullis

John Mullis — Mon, 07 May 2012 05:14:00 +0000

Blessings to you, Kenny! Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your successes. It’s great to hear from a guy that’s firmly attached to the Vine and abiding in Christ. May the Lord continue to bear much fruit. Peace.

Comment on Don’t raise well rounded, well educated and happy kids by Kenny Conley

Kenny Conley — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:51:00 +0000

This resonates with me. We’re all selfish at time and think about only our own convenience too often… even in the context of trying to raise kids who love God.

Comment on Don’t raise well rounded, well educated and happy kids by Kenny Conley

Kenny Conley — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:50:00 +0000

Not 100% sure what you meant by your post. The point is that most young Christian parents I encounter don’t believe that cultivating a strong faith in Jesus is the most important part of parenting. Education, having great skills and even being happy aren’t bad things at all… but when they’re the primary goal… that could be a big problem.

Comment on Don’t raise well rounded, well educated and happy kids by Stephen Anstey

Stephen Anstey — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:51:00 +0000

I absolutely cannot believe that any Christian (or in fact, non-Christian) would actually hold these beliefs. If the truth of Christianity is so apparent, shouldn’t there be no danger in being educated? Even if there is, shouldn’t Christians want their kids to come to God willingly and informedly and not because they don’t know any better? Ignorance should NEVER be encouraged.

Comment on Don’t raise well rounded, well educated and happy kids by Kenny

Kenny — Fri, 04 May 2012 02:01:00 +0000

Yeah, I thought I’d change up the way I posted my notes… Tied my own reflections into them. Yes, Orange is such a great conference.

Comment on Don’t raise well rounded, well educated and happy kids by Sue French

Sue French — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:51:00 +0000

Thank you for posting your comments from the Orange Conference, as one who would love to be able to attend but can’t, it’s great to hear the wisdom through your posts.

Comment on Don’t raise well rounded, well educated and happy kids by Joey Espinosa

Joey Espinosa — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:45:00 +0000

Great post! Too often as parents, we (and I am more guilty than anyone) have our goal to make life easier for ourselves. I want my kids to do good not because it is honoring to God, but because then I don’t have to deal with them.