Volunteer Placement

I have an inherent bias against nature metaphors for ministry.  First, they are pretty girly (sorry girls).  Second, I have Nature Deficit Disorder (I do not know who coined this term, but it came up recently at the Children’s Spirituality Conference).  Nature...

Developing a Learning CEO in Your Ministry

I’ve been reading a lot of material from educators and administrators about the end of the school year.  Recently, I came across a blog entry by a school principal who asked his readers (and teachers) to take stock of the past year.  So that’s what I did....

Going Low Tech in Ministry

For many churches, April – June represents a crucial time of the year.  The budget is about to renew, so financial planning meetings are required.  You can read my thoughts on the economy and its effects on church budgeting here.  There will be performance reviews,...

Children’s Ministry Needs to Step Up

I read quite a bit about technology and kids.  Where there is research, I read it – whether it is about kids using the Internet, developing media, or networking.  And I have a pretty clear idea about what I believe when it comes to these issues.  I’m sure you do as...