The Picture of Pentecost
by Billy Burns | May 16, 2016 | Children's Ministry, Leadership, Walk of the Spirit
One of the joys that Vickie and I now have with us living close to my parents is that we occasionally get to spend an afternoon with them putting together a 300 piece jigsaw puzzle. The time races by. It’s one of the highlights of our week as we catch up on...Your New Official Title … PASTOR
by Billy Burns | May 9, 2016 | Children's Ministry, Leadership
I will never forget the Thursday morning, when after a staff meeting, I asked my pastor and one of the elders to walk over with me to the building where much of our children’s ministry was conducted. I wanted them to see first hand some building issues that...“Be” and “Be” Again So That You Can “Be”
by Billy Burns | May 2, 2016 | Children's Ministry, Leadership, Walk of the Spirit
Here’s something that you already know but is important to be reminded of from time to time. This generation of children and youth needs more than what I call an “information giver” who meets with them for one hour each week. They need a …. God...Pile Some Rocks!
by Billy Burns | Apr 4, 2016 | Children's Ministry, God's Promises, Leadership
We have all heard the statements “Christianity is just one generation away from extinction” and “God doesn’t have any grandchildren”. It’s true isn’t it! It’s quite possible for what we have deposited in us to end with...Who Are You?
by Billy Burns | Mar 28, 2016 | Children's Ministry, Leadership
Just out of curiosity, when was the last time that you as a leader shared with those who work alongside of you the core values of your ministry? And, when was the last time that you taught your core values to the children/students in your ministry? Too often, we...