Monday, February 29, 2016
Family Ministry Resource . . . everyday talk!
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Expand "Faith Talks" and Equip Parents and Grandparents to Leave a Spiritual Legacy!
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Equip Parents and Strengthen Families with "Faith Talk"

In Proverbs 22:6, spiritual training takes place one step at a time in the context of everyday life. Relationship is your priority, the Bible is your handbook and life is your classroom. Teach your children about God, the Bible salvation and how to live by having family night devotions."
Friday, February 26, 2016
Be a Milestone Celebrator!
The second thing I think about is the family. A milestone in a child's life is also a milestone in a family's life as well. Often the family had a big part to "play" in the child reaching their milestone so the celebration is one not only for the child, but also for the family as well.
Resources for Families - Snuggle Time Prayers - I'm Giving One Away!
I reviewed it on my other blog - grandma's cookie jar - and invite you to follow this link to see the review - and details for a drawing where I'm giving one away!
Snuggle Time Prayers is an adorable book which will give parents/grandparents lots to talk about and share with their little ones as they snuggle and pray together - at bed-time, or any time!
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Legacy Grandparent Conference - Breakouts - Part 3

So, for two days I've been sharing about the Breakout Sessions . . . this conference will provide you with multiple opportunities to learn, engage, and be encouraged and the Breakouts are one way these things will happen . . . and today I'm happy to let you know about two more Breakout options . . .
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Legacy Grandparent Conference - Breakouts - Part 2
I have no doubt you are invited to attend quite a number of conferences and workshops each and every year, and since time and budgets are not unlimited for any of us, we have to choose which opportunities are most applicable, most useful, and then choose based on these things.

For the past week I have been sharing with you about the Legacy Grandparent Conference and want to invite you to consider attending this opportunity in May, because if you are able to engage, equip, and encourage the grandparents in your ministry to focus on passing on a heritage of faith to their grandchildren, this will benefit the children and families in your ministry and your Children's Ministry will become much stronger! Just think for a moment about how engaged grandparents could benefit your ministry!
So, yesterday I began sharing about the Breakout Sessions . . . this conference will provide you with multiple opportunities to learn, engage, and be encouraged and the Breakouts are one way these things will happen . . . and today I'm happy to let you know about three more Breakout options . . .

For the past week I have been sharing with you about the Legacy Grandparent Conference and want to invite you to consider attending this opportunity in May, because if you are able to engage, equip, and encourage the grandparents in your ministry to focus on passing on a heritage of faith to their grandchildren, this will benefit the children and families in your ministry and your Children's Ministry will become much stronger! Just think for a moment about how engaged grandparents could benefit your ministry!
So, yesterday I began sharing about the Breakout Sessions . . . this conference will provide you with multiple opportunities to learn, engage, and be encouraged and the Breakouts are one way these things will happen . . . and today I'm happy to let you know about three more Breakout options . . .
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Legacy Grandparent Conference - Look at These Breakouts . . . Part One

I have shared the details, introduced the speakers, and talked about the General Sessions. Today - and for the following few days, I'm going to let you know about the Breakout Sessions . . . this conference will provide you with multiple opportunities to learn, engage, and be encouraged and the Breakouts are one way these things will happen!
So, let's take a look at some of the Breakouts which will be available to you . . .
Monday, February 22, 2016
Little Love Letters from God - I'm Giving One Away!

Recently Glenys let me know about her new book, Little Love Letters from God, and I am very happy for the opportunity to share my review and a giveaway with you. Check grandma's cookie jar (my other blog) for the review and all the details about how you can win a copy of this unique and excellent book!
Legacy Grandparent Conference - General Session Topics

I've talked about why the Legacy Grandparent Conference benefits your Children's, Youth and Family Ministries . . . and your entire church as well. So, today I'm going to share with you the topics the speakers will be talking about in the General Sessions . . .
Check Out the New Cover on, It Is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren . . .
Last year my book; It Is Impossible to Spoil Grandchildren: and Other Important Facts for Grandparents and Parents, too! was released. Today I'm happy to show you the new cover for this book!
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Legacy Grandparent Conference - Check Out the Speakers - Part 2!
Yesterday I introduced five of the speakers at the up-coming Legacy Grandparent Conference May 9th & 10th in Eden Prairie, MN; today I'm delighted to introduce the remaining five speakers. As you will see, the line up of speakers makes this a conference you will want to attend, send staff to attend from your church, and take grandparents with you, so you will all be able to learn and be encouraged!
Catherine Jacobs is from the South Carolina low Country and has lived there for 30 years. She has served on the staff of he church, St. Pauls, Summerville, for 14 years as the Director of Children's and Family Ministry. When she became a grandmother, her passion for increasing the impact of a parent and grandparent's influence on their child's heart led to the creation of Pass the Legacy Ministry and to record a DVD/CD small group study, Seven Keys for "Salty" Grand Parents. These keys touch the hearts of loved ones, so a legacy of faith in Christ is passed to the next generations. She is a charter member of the Legacy Coalition and has four grown children and four grandchildren.
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Legacy Grandparent Conference - Check Out the Speakers!
For the past few days I've been writing about the Legacy Grandparent Conference - yesterday I wrote about the specifics . . . date, location, cost. Today I want to share with you information about the speakers!
Wayne Rice is serving as Master of Ceremonies and speaker for one of the Breakout Sessions. He and his wife Marci have three children and five grandchildren. Wayne is the Co-founder of Youth Specialties, Director of Conferences for the Legacy Coalition, & Author of hundreds of books/resources for Youth Ministry, as well as the book, Generation to Generations.
Wayne Rice is serving as Master of Ceremonies and speaker for one of the Breakout Sessions. He and his wife Marci have three children and five grandchildren. Wayne is the Co-founder of Youth Specialties, Director of Conferences for the Legacy Coalition, & Author of hundreds of books/resources for Youth Ministry, as well as the book, Generation to Generations.
Friday, February 19, 2016
Legacy Grandparenting Conference - It Benefits Your Church!

First of all, a review of reasons why it benefits your Children's/Family Ministries to have a strong and effective Grandparenting Ministry . . . engaged grandparents help build stronger families - clearly this benefits the families and children in your church! Engaged grandparents can result in families and children who are engaged and growing in their walk with God - again, clearly this benefits the families and children in your church! Engaged grandparents are more likely to become involved in your Children's Ministry - and it is obvious how this benefits the families and children in your church!
Most importantly, engaged grandparents are people who are following the Biblical role God has designed . . . one where grandparents are passing their faith on to their children's children, and this absolutely benefits the families and children in your church!
So, since it clearly benefits your Children's and Family Ministries to have strong and effective ministry to/with grandparents, this conference is an excellent opportunity for you to see how to either build upon what you are already doing with the grandparents in your church, or to become more focused and intentional in how to engage, equip, and encourage them!
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Keep Our Focus on the Truth
Now, don't get me wrong. It is not bad to share about things we have done or to tell what we think, but, God's Word is the Truth; it is where we need to turn for answers in our lives and for answers to those who ask us for help. We need to turn first of all to God's Word for answers, because we want our answers to be sound and there is nothing more sound than God's Word.
So, what does God's Word say? Of course it tells us many things, but a few verses which I have found to be extremely helpful are . . .
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Legacy Grandparenting Conference - Please Join Us!
With all my talk about engaging, equipping and encouraging grandparents to
pass on a heritage of faith to their grandchildren, you may be wondering exactly how do you do this in your church? Well, I'm delighted today to let you know about a place where you will find the answers to your questions . . . the first ever Grandparenting Conference!
pass on a heritage of faith to their grandchildren, you may be wondering exactly how do you do this in your church? Well, I'm delighted today to let you know about a place where you will find the answers to your questions . . . the first ever Grandparenting Conference!
Your Invitation . . . Please Join the Coalition!

I Have Two Winners!
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Do You Really Depend on Prayer?

I think it is all too easy for us to become distracted from where the real power and strength of our ministry lies - with God - and believe it really depends upon us. This is actually a very narcissistic view of ministry, but if we are honest, we are probably leaning towards believing - and acting - like it depends on us, more than we do in believing and acting like it depends on God.
So, how can you tell if you are serious about prayer and depending on God or are actually depending upon yourself? Consider the following questions . . .
Two Free Resources for Parents - and Grandparents!

Monday, February 15, 2016
Continuity . . . Connect the Children's, Parent's and Family Ministries With Your Church!
Consider the following . . .
Two Second Chance Giveaways for VBS Starter Kits!
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Continuity . . . Connect the Children's and Parent's Ministries!
So . . . you have a vision and purpose for your Children's Ministry and you are watching to be sure each part of your ministry connects to the others, but have you collaborated with the leaders of your Parent's and Grandparent's Ministries to be sure the they connect and have continuity? Consider the following . . .
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Continuity . . . No "Islands Unto Themselves"

Friday, February 12, 2016
Continuity . . .
Thursday, February 11, 2016
VBS 2016 - Pets Unleashed from Group Publishing

Children's Ministry and Parent's/Grandparenting Ministry = Family Ministry!
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Make Intentional Prayer the Cornerstone of Your Family/Children's Ministry

Yes, it takes time to sit down and actually talk to someone, but if we are serious about praying intentionally for those in our church and ministry, how can we do so if we do not first talk with the person we are praying for?
Don't Miss It!!! Mark Your Calendar for February 15th!!!

Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Get Intentional!

Yesterday on my other blog - grandma's cookie jar - I wrote about one of the things I am doing to pass on a heritage of faith to my grandsons; so I decided to share with you today what I'm doing to give you an idea of how you could encourage the grandparents in your church.
Monday, February 8, 2016
What Encourages You in Ministry?
Yesterday I asked, "What discourages you in ministry?" and wrote, "Discouragement can so easily lead to doubt; did God really call us to serve in Children's Ministry? Are we really 'cut out out' for this? Can we continue on? Discouragement is difficult and can take a high price on our ministry. Anyone can be discouraged by the things which happen in ministry, but if we remain discouraged, not only will we be discouraged but our ministry will be damaged, or even come to a stop. It is so important; especially when we feel discouraged, to tell ourselves the truth." Then I shared several truths from God's Word!
We can - and likely will - experience discouragement in ministry, but thankfully, ministry also has many things which encourage us so, today, I want to ask you, "What encourages you in ministry?" What is it about children's ministry which fills your heart with joy?
The things which encourage me are . . .
The things which encourage me are . . .
Sunday, February 7, 2016
What Discourages You in Ministry? Be Encouraged!
Discouragement can so easily lead to doubt; did God really call us to serve in children's ministry? Are we really "cut out" for this? Can we continue on? Discouragement is difficult and can take a high toll on our ministry. Anyone can be discouraged by things which happen in ministry, but if we remain discouraged, not only will we be discouraged, but our ministry will be damaged or even come to a stop.
It is important; especially when we feel discouraged, to tell ourselves the truth. The truth is . . .
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Doubt - It Does NOT Stop God!
Whatever the doubt, we all experience it. Often when doubt comes, fear comes with it, we lose our focus, and are distracted from God's Grace. God wants us to experience, power, joy and peace, but doubt makes us afraid. However, our doubt does not prevent God from saving us! Just as Jesus was not going to let Peter drown and rescued him from the waves; Jesus rescues us, too, because doubt does not stop God from doing what He was planning on doing!
Friday, February 5, 2016
Five ways to Get, "Out of the Box" in Your Children's Ministry - #1 - Connect with Your Pastor

Thursday, February 4, 2016
Five ways to Get, "Out of the Box" in Your Children's Ministry - #2 - Connect with Your Pastor
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