Developing the Learner Within You – Part 2

I’ve learned so much from the Learning Leaders Fieldbook created by the MASIE Center that I had to create a blog series to share the insights.  You can check out Part 1 of the series here.  The MASIE Center created the fieldbook to focus on the creation, role...

Pastoral Care for Kids

Unfortunately, the past few weeks have been a bit busy and even a little sad as our faith community and my own family have had to deal with two unexpected deaths. In both cases, the losses were sudden. I’ve spent the last few years in full-time children’s...

Brainstorming Rules Part 2

In my ministry context, brainstorming is part of the regular meeting routine.  I participate in brainstorming ideas for Adult Ministries, Creative Arts, Student Ministries, Special Events, Curriculum, Large Group, and Series Ideas.  Some sessions are great, others are...

I remember being on staff at a church where every Monday morning our senior pastor would ask if anyone had notes from the weekend.  Silence ensued.  Tumbleweed rumbled across the conference table.  Crickets chirped.  Even after prompting us, there was an uncomfortable...