Create Opportunities to Experience Personal Ministry
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You Might Be a Kids SGL if…
Monday May 11, 2020 | Afton PhillipsBetween the ages of 5 and 12, you learn and change a lot. You might see your few learn to read or lose their first tooth or style their hair themselves. The best part of this phase . . . they are hilarious. So we’ve collected a few scenarios that will probably sound really familiar […] Read more
The Beauty of ‘I See You’
Friday May 1, 2020 | Adriana HowardFred Rogers teaches us small group leaders and ministry leaders a lot about what it means to make kids feel seen. Known. Loved. Enough. How can we make a difference in the lives of kids throughout our own church neighborhood? Read more
Leaning Into Thanksgiving Hurts
Friday May 1, 2020 | Adriana HowardFor kids in your small group, Thanksgiving might not always be a time of cheer and laughter. Sometimes, life circumstances can make the holidays hurt. The good news is there are things that you as a small group leader can do to support hurting students during this time. Read to learn more. Read more
Lessons Learned in Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood
Friday May 1, 2020 | Orange LeadersMy family and I sat down a few nights ago to watch ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’, the documentary about the life of Fred Rogers, the children’s television personality and minister. As I was watching the movie about Fred Rogers’ life, I noticed several fundamental values that he held when interacting with children that we, […] Read more
That’s a Good Question
Friday May 1, 2020 | Orange LeadersAnd there it was. The question was out there for everyone to hear. The small group had been having a great discussion on the life of Joseph when one girl said, “So what did Potiphar’s wife actually want Joseph to do?” Hmmm, what to say? As a volunteer in children’s area, we have all probably […] Read more
The Waiting Game
Friday May 1, 2020 | Adriana HowardIf you’ve ever worked a week of camp before, then you’re probably familiar with the kind of weariness that can sink into your bones. It’s a task to be as available as you can be for an entire week to teenagers who want you to like them, pray for them, tough love them, and also […] Read more
Spiral Bound Safe Spaces
Friday May 1, 2020 | Adriana HowardIf you’re like me, an hour in group doesn’t always feel like enough time to really dig in deep and delve into the good stuff. This one needs to go to the bathroom. That one can’t stop fidgeting. This one refuses to open up because profound conversations are for losers. And that one refuses to […] Read more
