RELEVANT CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

If you serve in children's ministry, I have a word of encouragement for you today.

It comes from Ephesians 4.  Here's what it says.

"Now these are the GIFTS Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers."

This verse is describing leaders in the church.  Volunteer leaders like you.  And look what God calls you.

He says you are a "GIFT."

That's right.  You are a precious gift to the children and families of your church and community.  I know at times you may not feel like a gift.  You may feel taken for granted...used...unappreciated...forgotten.

Can I tell you today?  You are a gift.  A very special gift.  God has anointed and appointed you to influence people at the most crucial time in their life.  You see ,when you influence adults, you do not have the opportunity to influence them for the majority of their life, because they have already lived it.  But when you influence children, you influence them for their entire life.  Your influence and legacy continues for decades.

Children are very, very important to God.  So special that I believe He chooses the very best people, the most precious gifts, to serve in children's ministry.  You are one of the chosen ones.

The next time you get discouraged, may the Holy Spirit whisper the words "You are a gift" into the depths of your soul.  The next time you haven't heard the words "thank you for serving in children's ministry" for months on end, may the Holy Spirit comfort you by reminding you that you are a gift to the children and families of your church, even if they don't always grasp it.  The next time you doubt your abilities, may the Holy Spirit gently remind you that you are God's special gift, called and equipped to impact kids and families.

I honor you today.  I thank God for you today.  I praise God for creating such a special gift as you for children and families.

Have a blessed day my friend.

I believe children's ministry should be one of the most important ministries in the local church.  It should be a top priority.

Sadly, in many churches, it is not.  Children's ministry is looked at as childcare.  When it comes to budget, the ministry gets inadequate funding.  Facilities for children are an afterthought.  There is little to no paid staff.  Only a few people are willing to volunteer in the ministry.

The result?  The entire church suffers.  Potential growth is hindered.  Children's ministry staff and volunteers get discouraged.  The church misses out on reaching the greatest harvest field....children and their families.

We want to help churches make children's ministry a priority.  And so we are bringing this webinar opportunity for you. 

We'll start by laying out the Biblical reasons WHY children's ministry must be a priority in the local church.  You'll be given the compelling evidence you can use to help your church see why it's vital to focus on children''s ministry.

Then we'll lay out practical steps you can take to make children's ministry a priority in your church.  You'll get the HOW to make it happen in your church.

Below is more information about the webinar.  Space is limited.  You can register now at this link.  We hope you'll join us for this event.  It could be a game changer for your ministry and church.

Congratulations to Chris Young.  He is the winner of the new Awana kit giveaway.  Chris is the Pastor to Children and Families at First Baptist Church of Dublin, Georgia.  Thanks to everyone who entered the drawing. Watch for another giveaway coming next week.