What are you believing for in 2017? I want to encourage all my children’s and family ministry friends to dream big and hope for much. Some of you have thought about throwing the towel in, but I’m believing that this is your year. This is your year of breakthrough, your year to reap what you…
Hey parents! Don’t waste a snow day. Talk about God’s love. Check out this video for some help. -Justyn
I just wanted to share with you a glimpse of the difference that you’re making at River Valley. We are going through a massive change in ministry philosophy in Go Kids Elementary. We have changed from a completely stage-driven ministry to a large group/small group format. Because of this change more people are able to…
I was recently discussing with my partner in ministry—Jesse Kretzu—how churches do ministry. I think we all have this false impression of other churches. If you’re like me you can feel sorry for what or how children’s ministry looks like in your church. I read blogs, books and have conversations with other leaders and think,…
It’s the talk of America and around the globe right now—the death of Whitney Houston. I was sad learning of her death. I can recall her voice when I was younger belting out those tunes thinking that there was no one else at her level of talent when she was on top. I grew up…
I was reminded how incredible our community of children’s leaders are this week. I also was reminded how much I don’t know and need others around me who can speak into my life. We had a family in our church experience a tragedy—the loss of a young boy’s mother. His father—an incredibly godly man—came into…
Here’s a great article by CNN on the charismatic movement. I’m one of those charismaniacs and it’s refreshing to read something positive about God moving!! Click here: CHARISMATIC MOVEMENT GROWING I would love to hear your thoughts on the article. -PJ
(This is the charismatic in me coming out!) 🙂 How many times have you heard people say, “IF I would have done ____ then this would’ve happened” or “IF I could just get ____ then I could do this”? Many people—even myself at times—live in an “IF” world. I’m tired of living in the IF….
Call it what you want. Love and law or grace and truth, most parents struggle with it. How do I effectively show love and grace to my children while at the same time speak the truth and making sure they measure up to what’s expected? At times it can seem like a difficult task, yet…
Here’s the happenings at Kid Nation from South Hills Church. All our volunteers, who I like to call our Dream Team are amazing. I know we say it a lot, but truly the best is yet to come!! PJ