Seal the Deal

It is important to remind ourselves that we have an unfair disadvantage when it comes to ministering to children. Throughout the week, the children are under the influence of the school, the media (television, movies, DVDs, radio, etc.), the internet (email, social...

Are Your Kids "Already Gone"?

I’m in the process of reading Ken Ham and Britt Beemer’s book Already Gone. For years, I’ve shared the statistics showing some 70% to 80% percent of our youth abanding the church after high school graduation. But, Already Gone gives some fresh...

Got Any Dice?

In reading through the Book of Acts again this week, I noticed this interesting fact that applies to all of us in the children’s ministry.In Acts 1, the upper room was filled with so many great people, many of whom had actually walked daily with Jesus. As per...

It’s Your Move!

Here’s a little known fact about Billy Burns. I am hopelessly addicted to playing word games. (If there is a support group for this addiction, I don’t want to be a part of it.) I absolutely LOVE any kind of word game. To show you my passion for this...

You Are Not Alone!

A couple of weeks ago, I really sensed the Holy Spirit speaking to me about my assignment of raising up and equipping children’s ministry leaders who will usher in the fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy. I have always known that my assignment included...