[Kid Inspiration]

"Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. And today? Today is a
gift. That’s why we call it the present."
- Babatunde Olatunji

Here is a classic anonymous piece about what children learn.

 
CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE

If a child lives with CRITICISM,
he learns to CONDEMN.
If a child lives with HOSTILITY,
he learns to FIGHT.
If a child lives with RIDICULE,
he learns to be SHY.
If a child lives with SHAME,
he [...]

Here is a article from Randy White at the White Hutchinson Leisure and Learning Group.
Includes some research from George Barna, a very concise and excellent article.
The Importance of Children’s Ministry

by Randy White
© 2003 White Hutchinson Leisure & Learning Group

No evangelical church has unlimited resources in facilities, money [...]

Here are some notes from a message I presented at the 2004 Hillsong conference for Children’s Pastors and Leaders in a workshop for song writing.

Here is your new job description, your main role in the life of your ministry team. Enthusiasm and passion are some of the most important traits to leading a team, and your role as leader, especially in a weekend service role. You are the "Dispenser of Enthusiasm".

I forthwith present a review of "Postmodern Children’s Ministry" by Ivy Beckwith… Well its not really a review so much as the main points that really stood to me somewhat kinda… a bit…
I have been insterested in Postmodernism in relation to Ministry ever since hearing Leonard Sweet speak at a conference. He since has become [...]

Just finished a year 4 and 5 kids camp on Friday. Had my preaching described as ‘Pixar Preaching’ - Engages the kids attention and cracks up the adults.
Really liked the description.
One of the greatest ways to break through a communication barrier is to use humour with the adults watching. If there are parents [...]

Just in case you missed it… Hillsong church has released its first Praise and Worship Album for Kids… It is really blessing people around the world.. have a listen! http://hillsongmusic.com
Jesus Is My Superhero is the first ever kids worship album from Hillsong, and features live, energetic praise and beautiful worship. Recorded live at Kidsong [...]

For your reading pleasure during this holiday season . . .
MERRY CHRISTMAS (In Legalese):

Please accept without obligation, express or implied, these best wishes for an environmentally safe, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, and gender-neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday as practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your [...]