I recently mailed a personal letter   to each of the children involved in our Sunday morning programs, letting them know I was praying for them on that particular day. That’s right—snail mail. It took much more of my time than writing an e-mail, and it cost more for sure. And it was low-tech—old-school—so maybe I’m […]

Being in ministry can often be a lonely experience, but it was not meant to be. I’m reminded of 1 Corinthians 12:12–14: “The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. For we are all […]

I recently read a book entitled Gospel-Centered Kids Ministry. From the very beginning, the author makes an assertion that can be a little striking. He asserts that one of the main reasons millennials and young adults are leaving the church is not necessarily because the church is failing them, but, rather, the church is failing […]

I must confess that I never really enjoyed the fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel” when I was a kid. It’s the story of two children, abandoned by their destitute parents in the forest, who stumble upon a wonderful cottage made of cakes, cookies, and all types of sweet treats. But this is a trap set […]