The QUESTION

Here is the question that I just had with our pastor's Son, who is interning both in Youth and Children's Ministries here at church. Is this right for me to do, and I'm reminded by the book the best question ever by Andy Stanley which basically comes down to "is this the wise thing to do?" This is along those lines but with a twist. I want to do all things at the right time, and with the end Goal in sight so constantly I look at things that I do like pick up basketball, softball, coaching basketball and other things, and I wonder if those things are okay to do or are the leading me astray from my ultimate goal which is Children's minsitry and leading Children to know Christ. Where does this happen, how do you find out? Again my end goal is not getting better at basketball, softball, or coaching, it is leading children to a relationship with Christ so how do others know when they have crossed the line. :) I hope this was not to random but I am looking forward to hearing from everyone :) thanks
PJ

It's NEVER to late to CHANGE

I would assume that you have heard this statement before or perhaps you have even said it to someone maybe even while witnessing telling someone who thinks they are far past gone that it is never to late to change but I'm not going that route today!!!!!
Today I'm thinking that its never to late to change your children's ministry. I think one of the greatest pieces of advice I received when starting children's ministry in Farmville was from our Youth pastor at the time and now our Associates pastor. He said " constantly re-evaulate". Its nice to hear from some that its okay to constantly change when something works good, striving for it to be great. That day I felt pressure melt in a sense that I could try and try and try again until something clicked and when it clicked to strive to make it better.
The reason I sign up to read all of these blogs that I do, to sign up on twitter, I do all of this to grow, to become a better children's pastor to learn more (knowledge is power). I never want to be satisfied I want to always go for more always learning, and reading, constantly growing. Thats my passion, I'm not satisfied and I pray that I never will be, but always have the hunger for more.
So Guys and Gals, shephards of the children, leaders of the next generation, GUESS WHAT ....
It's NEVER to late to CHANGE!!!

A great video

Children taking a stand!

The upside to being on the bottom

Yes Second Post same as the first (not really keep reading)
The upside to being on the bottom is something I just came up with but its been a constant thought as a Children's Pastor. It seems at times that Children's Ministry can take back seat to other ministries. I write this because I don't believe I'm the only one that has ever or continues to feel this at times. But here is the thought that I have in the middle of all of this feeling. in the Bible JOB strived to live about reproach and I feel as if we must be the example and not exempt from things. I know that sometimes we may take a back seat but take the back seat like no one has ever and lead to the best of that position as possible. I have always believe that Children's Ministry should lead the way but in order to do that we must first be held accountable in the little things. My wife fusses at me from time to time b/c she thinks at times I'm being walked on but then she says I know your just trying to do whats right. I think thats what we need to focus on is whats right. Its painful, it hurts our feelings and our egos, but we must constantly strive to live above reproach, to live as an example no matter what seat we take, so that when it comes time that God blesses us or our ministries we are ready for what is coming and we can be held accountable.

Side note, devo's this morning were great Proberbs 3:21, don't lose sight of planning and insight!
Thats awesome, I've heard it said if you fail to plan you plan to fail. PLAN, PLAN, PLAN

new post

New Post; Okay take a deep breathe I know its hard to imagine but this is one of my new goals, to blog more. I get so much out of reading other blogs that a thought crossed my mind it is that maybe someone, somewhere, out there, (okay that was a quote that fable from American tale would use), anyways the thought continues that I think someone could benefit from my blog.
To actually comment on something today is the fact that Children's ministry is so tightly wrapped with Parents and family ministry, its not a one sided job. It's something that if it comes into focus then ministry at any stage will be more effective. I think the problem is when we as children's pastors or workers believe that our job only encompasses children's ministry. Goal for now, to not over look children in general but to work along side, with and through parents and families inorder to ministry to children on a much greater level.
Any comments ?