Many small churches have members who do not see the need for child protection policies and other policies to keep the church safe. The common excuse is that we are small and we all know each other. Recently all churches, especially small ones, received a wake up call as a small church in Texas, in … [Read more…]
We hear about it all of the time, we need to theme our children’s ministry space. It can be key in helping engage the children in your ministry, in helping them return week after week. It used to be, and still is in same cases, that children’s ministry only had a major theme (decor) for … [Read more…]
This looks like an inspiring picture. A father and mother holding the hands of their young daughter as they walk down a road. Now imagine that these are two strangers that lured this young girl away from where she was safely playing and are now walking away from where her parents believe she is safe. … [Read more…]
This week I am at the CMConference in New Albany, IN where I will be leading a couple of breakouts, one being on Children’s Ministry in the Small Church. CMConnect is an organization that truly wants to equip those serving in ministry. It is not just a tag line, but a way of life for … [Read more…]
I have seen many posts by full-time children’s pastors about the need to take a day off and rest, a Sabbath rest. When I question how a bi-vocational or volunteer children’s ministry leader is to observe the Sabbath and take that rest, the answer often dilutes the commandment implying that it may not eb an … [Read more…]
New Small Church – Blog by Karl Vaters