Attitude of Gratitude

Things you’ll need: A glass of water, paper crayons or markers, Bible Faith Talk: Half fill a glass of water and place it on the table. Give each child an index card with the phrase “The glass is half _______”. Ask them to complete the phrase. Once...

Face Your Fear

Things you’ll need: Ingredients to make a new international dish or meal A stack of index cards Optional: Research the selected country or culture for the dish or meal you chose to prepare. Faith Talk: Regardless of age, all people have fears. List and discuss...

Your Teen’s Favorites

Things you’ll need: Purchase ingredients for your teen’s favorite recipe. Confirm a date for you and your teen to cook together. Write the recipe(s) on an index card. Write a note to your teen in advance. Affirm a few of your teen’s strengths and...

6 “Principles” to consider in your personal ministry

1.Put God First/ Principle of Priority Matthew 6:33 Are you really thirsty for the things of God? (Psalm 42:1-2) Psalm 118:8-9 Psalm 130:5-6 In a world where we have access immediately, do we patiently wait? The only way we get the things of God is to wait. We live in...

7 ways to effectively reach all generations

Communicate Clearly It starts with the pastor clearly communicating what it is that the church stands for. When the pastor bleeds the mission statement, it will flow down all the way to our leaders. If you communicate everything, you communicate nothing. Take what you...

Millennials Leaving The Church Group Discussion

‘We want to be mentored, not preached at’ A flashy service but not personal relationships seems like just a show. Seems like money is being wasted and is a turn-off. Missions and values Mission statements are relatively new. Important to keep it simple....