My husband and I have chaperoned dozens of youth trips now and we typically have learned what we should not do by actually doing what we should not have done. Here are some tips I've picked up that could help you as we go into teen camp/conference season: Bring an extra pillow. There's always at … Continue reading 10 Tips for Taking a Teen Group to Camp
Category: Ministry Mondays
Why & How: The Sunday School Teacher
While some churches may have transitioned to a small group instead of a Sunday school, the whys and hows of the teacher have not changed. They are charged with increasing the knowledge of those under their care and encouraging their students (young and old) to grow their faith in Christ. A Sunday school teacher is … Continue reading Why & How: The Sunday School Teacher
Why & How: The Nursery
It's very easy to go through the motions of a church service and not think about what you're doing or why you're doing it. Last week, we learned about the offertory: this week we learn about the nursery. A church's main goal and purpose is to reach others with the gospel. The pastor can give … Continue reading Why & How: The Nursery
I’m Not Here
Today, I am not here with a regularly scheduled Ministry Monday post. I have gone to learn about counseling women at the Women Counseling Women course at Camp CoBeAc in Michigan and I opted to take a break for a week from blogging on ministry helps. See you next Monday with another post in the … Continue reading I’m Not Here
Why & How: The Offertory
It's very easy to go through the motions of a church service and not think about what you're doing or why you're doing it. For the next couple of Ministry Mondays, I will be highlighting a few common practices for ministry typically done by women in Independent Baptist churches, explaining the purpose and how to … Continue reading Why & How: The Offertory
