by Billy Burns | Sep 9, 2013 | Children's Ministry, Leadership, The Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Are you sitting down? If not, I’m warning you that the following thought is so profound it will absolutely knock you off of your feet. Now, sit down. Ready? (Remember that I warned you.) Here goes … you get what you prepare for. For those questioning my...
by Billy Burns | Sep 2, 2013 | Children's Ministry, Leadership
Here’s an interesting fact about the Old Testament priest, Eli. Most of the sermons that we’ve heard about Eli generally focus upon his parenting skills or the lack thereof. But have you ever stopped to think that Eli is the only Children’s Pastor...
by Billy Burns | Aug 26, 2013 | Children's Ministry, Leadership, The Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Walk of the Spirit
It’s a mystery to me why people would want to deny and hide the very distinctive that makes them who they are. If you are of a particular ethnicity, be proud of your ancestry and heritage. It’s you! In a spiritual context, if you are a born-gain, New...
by Billy Burns | Aug 19, 2013 | Children's Ministry, Leadership, The Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Walk of the Spirit
This uniqueness, this Holy Ghost DNA that makes us who we are, should be readily evident. It can’t be a secret. And, lest you think that I’m just talking about a weekend Children’s Church ministry setting, let me go on record and declare that this DNA should be seen...
by Billy Burns | Aug 12, 2013 | Children's Ministry, Leadership, The Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Walk of the Spirit
From reading about our Book of Acts ancestors, we can easily see the DNA components found in the New Testament children’s ministry. We mentioned last week that this has been passed down through the centuries and is in our genes. Here is what should be inherent...
by Billy Burns | Aug 5, 2013 | Children's Ministry, Leadership, The Baptism in the Holy Spirit, Walk of the Spirit
Have you stopped to think about the DNA of a New Testament children’s ministry? As you read through the Book of Acts, you see the distinct characteristics of the newly birthed Church. While religious organizations abounded during this time and synagogues and temples...
