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Encouraging Volunteers to Stay

Yes, it's almost the end of another school year, but that big "R" word often looms in the minds of children and youth ministry leaders. Recruitment. How will you go...

The Importance of "Formative Instruction"

I find these words from Tedd and Margy Tripp to be very helpful in thinking about intentionality in our teaching. Or, another way to say it is that they are...

Expressing Appreciation to Your Volunteers

I have a cupboard overflowing with mugs. And although it might make sense to get rid of a few in order to make more room for other things, I don't...

Family Night Devotional and Activity on Prayer

Here is a simple and creative devotional from Sally Michael that can help your family (or classroom) better recognize our need to "stop and pray."          ...

Don't Miss: "Look at the Book"

In a recent Desiring God blog post titled, “The Legacy I Want to Leave,” John Piper shares the following sentiments: When I think of the coming generations, I am not...

Thoughts from a new mom-to-be...

Corn chips next to my bedstand. Almonds in-between calls at work, and egg sandwiches for breakfast. I’m just 4 weeks pregnant, but it seems like my body has already determined...