RELEVANT CHILDREN'S MINISTRY: Wacky World Studios

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An Inside Look at Our Newest Children's Building

7:31 AM Dale Hudson

This past weekend was the grand opening of our new building at our Stuart Campus.

We started this campus in a high school 8 years ago.
Amazing volunteers served faithfully week in and week out for these years setting up in the school. God honored their faithfulness and the preaching of His Word and the campus has grown and grown and grown.

A couple of years ago, God opened the door for us to purchase over 320 acres for a permanent facility for this campus. Since then we've been planning, preparing and constructing the facility. All the hard work was so worth it as we saw thousands of people walk through the doors for the grand opening and dozens of people step across the line of faith.

A building is simply a tool you can use to help build people. As our pastor said - It's not about property...it's about people. I look forward to seeing all the kids and families whose lives are going to built up in this new facility.

Here's an inside look at the children's building. The final touch will be added this fall when a tree with slides is added to the indoor playground. The theming was done by Wacky World Studios, Little Mountain Productions as well as some in house items.

An Inside Look at our Newest Children's Building

10:09 AM Dale Hudson

This past weekend, we opened the new building at our Boynton Beach Campus. The neat thing about this campus...it is located in an active mall.

The Dillard's store had gone out of business and God opened the door for us to purchase and remodel it. Where shoes, clothes, and perfume were once sold...now kids and families are learning about Jesus.

Few notes about the children's area...

The theming was done by Bruce Barry and Wacky World Studios.
Most of the furniture was purchased from IKEA.
We use a system called ARENA for check-in.
We use the playground for preschool chapel during services. There is a stage with a built-in puppet stage, monitor, etc. at one end. After the service, it's open for kids to play in under the supervision of a parent.
We currently have two services at this campus. 9:30 and 11:00 am. It was standing room only at both services, so we will be opening a third service...probably a Saturday night service.
The lettering on the walls was done by a local company.
We have a coffee shop where we produce our own coffee brand. The coffee shop opens up to the mall and is also open during the week. All the proceeds go to outreach.

Here are some pictures from opening weekend.

An Inside Look at the CPC Orlando Church Tour (Pt.2)

7:16 AM Dale Hudson

I led the Children's Pastor's Conference church tour this past week in Orlando. Three great churches opened their doors for an inside look at their facilities and ministries. Yesterday we looked at the first two churches.

The third church we visited was Living Water Fellowship. The church started 12 years ago and is now averaging 1600 in attendance, with 350 children.

They are in their fourth sanctuary, which was built with the youth of their community in mind. They turned their first building into a children's building with a slime factory theme designed by Wacky World Studios.

KIDZ INC uses slime as a ministry tool, but firmly believes Christ is their focus. They take pride in mastering the art of “sharing space” with their full time pre-school. They also have mid-week discipleship with Royal Rangers & Mpact.

Here are pictures of the facilities.

Leadership Lessons I've Gleaned From Dr. Ronnie Floyd

6:30 AM Unknown

Dr. Ronnie Floyd is one of my heroes and mentors in ministry. He has been a pastor for over 35 years. Since 1986, he has served as the Senior Pastor of
Cross Church. Under his leadership, the church has grown to minister to thousands of people each week. He has authored 20 books that have been used to equip believers around the world. His books Our Last Great Hope, The Power of Prayer and Fasting, and 10 Things Every Minister Needs to Know are must reads for those in ministry.

I had the honor of serving on his staff team for 7 years as Children's Pastor. A few weeks ago, Cross Church

celebrated his 25th anniversary as Senior Pastor.
I had the joy of going back to be part of honoring him and sharing how he has impacted my life. What he has taught me by word and example over the years has made a huge difference in my life. Here are some leadership lessons I have gleaned from his life and ministry.

Faithfulness. For two and a half decades, he has faithfully lead Cross Church. Remain faithful to God's call on your life.

Integrity. Who you are is more important than what you

do. Lead from the inside out.

Passion for the lost. He has a great passion to reach his area, America, and the world for Jesus Christ. It permeates his life. Live the great commission.

Family. He has been a loving husband and caring father. His most important ministry has been his wife, Jeana, and their two sons. Both of his sons are serving Christ full-time. Home is where ministry begins.

Prayer and Fasting. He has taught us to make walking with God a priority in our lives. Our public ministry must be a reflection of our private time with God.

Legacy. There are leaders around the world who are part of his legacy because he has been intentional about pouring into others. Invest your life in helping others succeed.

Children and Student Ministry. He has made reaching the next generation a high priority in his ministry. He invests heavily in these areas. He opened the door for Bruce Barry of Wacky World to build the first animated children's worship environment in the nation. Bruce found Christ under his ministry and has gone on to create children's worship environments in churches across the nation. Below is a picture that Bruce drew to celebrate Pastor Floyd's 25th anniversary at Cross Church (Bruce - left, Pastor - middle, me - right).

Thoughtfulness. He takes time to express appreciation to those around him. Those who have served with him can attest to this. I have many hand-written thank you notes he has given me. Be intentional about saying "thank you" to the people you serve with.

Encouragement. On a number of occasions he has told me, "I believe in you." Those words have brought encouragement and confidence. Use your words to speak life and blessings into those around you.

Thank you, Pastor, for your impact and investment in our family. We will continue to pass along what you have taught us to others.

Here is a short clip of what I shared at the 25th anniversary service.