5 Multi-Age Small Group Tips
Wednesday November 22, 2017 | Orange KidsAs a small group leader, when you meet with your few, when you show up for them consistently and randomly, you’re impacting the future faith of an entire generation. If you’re like many users of our Compact material, it feels like you have an entire generation at small group every week! To help small group […] Read more
Why NextGen Ministry Matters
Monday November 20, 2017 | David ClarkIf you’ve been in ministry for any length of time (especially recently), you’ve probably heard the term “NextGen” thrown around a lot. It’s pretty trendy these days. But it’s one of those rare trends that actually lives up to its hype. Buzzword or not, it’s something you should be exploring further —especially if it’s not […] Read more
Creating Small Group Traditions for Any Phase
Thursday November 16, 2017 | Tim CressWe all have traditions. Some we may dread, like visiting an eccentric aunt’s home every Thanksgiving. Others we may cherish, like making gingerbread cookies with our kids every Christmas. No matter our feelings toward the various traditions in our lives, each one contributes an important role in our sense of belonging and value. We know […] Read more
8 Hacks For Managing a Roomful of Teenagers
Thursday November 16, 2017 | Ashley BohincPop quiz for all you student pastors out there! Have you ever stood in front of a roomful of teenagers and felt like you had absolutely no control over what was happening in the room? Have you ever attempted to teach a lesson and walked off stage wondering if the students even heard and processed […] Read more
For Our Neighbors: From Inviting to Belonging
Tuesday November 14, 2017 | Paula DannielleBeing for our neighbors is the gospel in action. It says we are for the people God loves above the positions that we take on issues that divide us. We are for people that look differently, think differently, and behave differently than we do. Being for our neighbors says that we are for God’s love […] Read more
When a Church is so Much More
Monday November 13, 2017 | Jennifer EdmondClassrooms are filled with preschool kids. Rooms are filled with people from the neighborhood. The halls are filled with multiple languages. Couples are meeting for professional counseling. The parking lot is filled with cars. All the lights are on all the time! At Storehouse Church, this is what every week looks like as our building […] Read more
Re-Visioning Parent-Church Partnership
Monday November 6, 2017 | David ClarkAhh, November . . . The calm between the storms. Fall launch is over, school has started, and for the most part, families are back into their routines. It’s a few short weeks to take a deep breath before the craziness of the holiday season sets in. And while it’s important to take some time […] Read more
Empowering Your Volunteer Team
Monday October 30, 2017 | Jessica BealerAnts. Everywhere. I looked around the classroom and could feel the sting of tears forming. It was going to be a hectic morning. I had known for weeks today would be challenging and had done everything in my power to set up my teams for success. It was a long holiday weekend, which meant many […] Read more
Are You Dreading Sunday?
Friday October 27, 2017 | Gina McClainCan I tell you a secret? I used to dread Sundays. Like, I really hated Sundays. It’s an odd place to be for a leader in children’s ministry. It’s like playing on the basketball team and loving the practice yet dreading game day. I loved what I did. The vision and impact of my work […] Read more
Building Trust With Parents as Small Group Leaders
Thursday October 19, 2017 | David ClarkInherently, being a small group leader comes with a lot of responsibility. You’re being entrusted with your few at least once a week and then some, especially as they get older. This isn’t something that anyone should take on lightly. There’s an incredible amount of trust and commitment that needs to go into those relationships. […] Read more
