I’ve been in children’s ministry for a long time, but my very first children’s sermon was not the best experience. I was asked to deliver the children’s sermon at church one Sunday. I chose to tell the story of Noah’s ark but I wanted to tell it in a way that was different and interesting. … Continue reading Humility in Leadership
I don't have to do the greatest thing anyone has ever done, I just need to do something
Halloween is coming up in a few short weeks. Kids will dress up in costumes of their favorite superhero or princess. Doorbells will be rung by little ones excitedly waiting for a treat. Decorations of orange and black will be scattered throughout our neighborhoods. Now, this may not be a Christian’s favorite holiday. It certainly … Continue reading The Holidays…Problem or Possibility?
When my eldest son turned a mere five years old, I took him on his first mission trip. We traveled internationally to the island of Cuba. While there he engaged with kids his age who are from a different culture. He watched as the mission team shared Jesus with perfect strangers. He walked the dusty … Continue reading Exposing our Kids to Missions
This past week was VBS at our church. Hundreds of kids poured through our doors every day. The kids experienced an amazing time of worship, lessons, games, crafts, snacks and more. None of this would have been possible without the help of more than a hundred leaders. Each of them served in unique and important … Continue reading When the Next Generation Invests in Itself
Brothers, if you thought serving in Kids Ministry was just for the ladies, THINK AGAIN! Men, Have you thought about serving in kids ministry? You should. God thought that family ministry was so important he addressed the entire nation of Israel with these words in Deuteronomy 6, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the … Continue reading Why Men Should Serve in Kidmin
Jacob Orr 