When God called me to serve in childrenโs ministry I never imagined some of the situations I would face. Over the years Iโve learned that kids bring a lot of baggage with them to church. The biggest danger for sexual abuse on church property is often one child molesting another. The danger for cruelty and emotional abuse is often a group of children bullying one of their own. We have not faced those issues, but we try to protect the children in our church. If your church is committed to reaching the un-reached you can be sure they will bring their mess with them.
Tony Kummer
How Do You Expel A Child From Church?
Is Christian Homeschooling The Answer?
Is homeschooling right for my son? For our family, the answer was not as simple as you might think. My oldest son starts first grade next week. I am a full time Children’s pastor – and get to hear plenty of strong opinions on both sides of the issue. Many of our friends want us to join the Christian homeschooling movement. But I need to know what is right for my son?
To help decide, I’ve made this list of pros and cons. This is my homeshcooling verses public schooling list. In our town, we have an excellent public school system, a new Christian school and a strong homeschooling community. I’ve ruled out the private Christian school because of its price. I’d love to hear what you think about this list. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.
How To Write A Children's Church Lesson From Scratch
You’ve been asked to teach children’s church this Sunday – without curriculum. Here is the 9 step process I use every week to write lessons for children’s church. If this article is helpful please leave a comment to let me know. This article is a work in progress and I would love to hear your ideas.
Need More Help? Check out these free Sunday School crafts and more Sunday School lessons for children.
Top 10 Christian Parenting Websites
Here are my top 10 Christian parenting websites. These are the sites I most often recommend to people I know. They offer disciple tips, information on child development and more. They offer Christian parenting resources and help for Christian parents. If I left off your favorite Christian parenting website – just leave a comment and I will add it to the list.
3 Simple Steps To Motivating Kids
This is boring โ when can we go play!
Ouch โฆ There is nothing more demoralizing to a Sunday school teacher than an unmotivated student. Unless kids want to learn โ your Sunday school lesson will fail. Many books have been written on the topic, โHow to motivate a student?โ But the whole process comes down to 3 simple steps.
Statement on Child Abuse From the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
From the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood
5 Ways Christians Can Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect
Child abuse and neglect is a disgrace to our nation. Even worse – many Christians are unaware of the issue. I believe that churches should be leading the way.
Sunday, April 29, 2007 was designated as National Blue Sunday. This was a day set aside for churches to pray for the victims of child abuse. As believers it should break our hearts when children suffer. We must recognize that God values children. The Bible says, รขโฌลBehold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward.รขโฌย (Psalm 127:3) Kids matter to God. We must affirm that little ones are Godรขโฌโขs gift to us. Christians should be the first ones to stand against child abuse. We must defend children and work for real change.