How many children do you need for VBS to be worth doing? I find that all who lead Christ’s church—no matter what size their current body might be—have a desire to grow their churches! A commitment to diligence and quality in the small things produces an environment where growth most naturally occurs. An excellent illustration of this can be found in the story of Sandra Galaura, director of children's ministries at a small church when a serious rift began to divide the church...   Read more

They call it conditioning—this building of strength in mind and body—and it’s essential in sports. The Bible talks about it in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. But you wonder, Does this apply to my ministry? Absolutely! Summer is upon us, and I know you’re ready for a break, so please don’t look on this as an attempt to pull the beach towel out from under your feet. But before fall rushes in and your programming revs back up, now is the time to initiate your own conditioning routine. It takes a little effort, but fortunately instead of laps you can focus on MEPS: your Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual self.   Read more