October 25, 2009
Sixteen Minutes on Sunday
Daniel Schantz remembers the comic chaos of childhood Sunday mornings and the lasting lesson hidden in the rush: nothing happens until you get out of bed and get going.
Articles for tag: Sunday school
October 14, 2009
No Laughing Matter
Mark A. Taylor reflects on Jay Leno’s disciplined preparation and asks what might change if Christian servants brought similar passion to teaching, preaching, evangelism, and discipleship.
How to Communicate with Excellence
Tony Jeary shares practical guidance for Christians who want to communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose in small groups, classes, worship settings, and everyday conversations.
May 20, 2009
Interview with Tony Jeary
Tony Jeary explains how Christians can communicate more effectively through preparation, audience awareness, teamwork, and confidence in everyday presentations.
What Church Leaders Need to Know About Ministry to Aging Baby Boomers
 By Amy Hanson Chances are you”ve heard some of these statistics, but try to take a fresh look and really let them soak in: “¢ Americans 65 and older are the fastest-growing segment of the population. “¢ In the past century, the number of people in the United States under the age of 65 has tripled; however, the number of people over 65 has increased by more than a factor of 12. “¢ Today, there are approximately 78 million baby boomers in the U.S., with the oldest boomer turning 63 this year (2009). “¢ By the year 2030 there
January 25, 2009
Stop! in the Name of Love!
Patti Cappa urges ministry leaders to stop working so hard that they neglect family, rest, and love, reminding readers that service must flow from loving God first.
August 24, 2008
Life-Influencers
Sam E. Stone remembers teachers, friends, preachers, and elders whose quiet encouragement helped shape his faith, ministry, and desire to influence others for good.
July 20, 2008
ONLINE EXTRA: Making Disciples-An Interview with Ethan Magness
Ethan Magness of Mountain Christian Church discusses how churches can resist pandering, pursue deepening faith, and use both large events and small groups to make disciples.
Interview with Leonard Wymore
Leonard Wymore reflects on the North American Christian Convention, addressing its purpose, declining attendance, cost challenges, programming concerns, and renewed opportunities for churches across the movement.
Small Things
Joy Canning shares how six Brooklyn children learned generosity by raising money through art and reading to provide 54 flocks of chicks through Heifer International.
March 23, 2008
How to Maximize Your Power of Love
By Victor M. Parachin One day in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a car was stolen. As the thieves began stripping the vehicle they came across papers identifying the owner as Fred Rogers, host of the children”s television program Mr. Rogers” Neighborhood. They quickly reassembled the car, cleaned and vacuumed it, and returned it with this handwritten note of apology under the wiper: “We”re sorry. We didn”t know it was your car.” Who else could have had such an effect on a group of thieves? What was it about Fred Rogers that could make criminals reconsider their actions? What did those thieves see
February 3, 2008
Herb Bleakney—Unpaid, Unsung Youth Ministry
A steel-mill worker and other faithful volunteers quietly discipled teenagers in a small Pennsylvania church—and the ripple effects reached Bible colleges, missions, and decades of service. A reminder that unseen youth ministry can shape generations.
January 13, 2008
Mentoring Fourth-Grade Boys!
A shortage of male role models is shaping boys in schools and churches alike. Andy Hansen urges men to step into children’s ministry, showing how steady presence, prayer, and simple acts of care can influence young lives for decades.
October 25, 2006
Do You Have a Friend?
True friendship is rare—especially for Christian leaders who feel pressure to appear perfect. Mark A. Taylor reflects on Proverbs 27 and the gift of honest counsel, trust, and encouragement among God’s people.
July 23, 2006
Churches, Change, and Growth (Part 3)
Overchoice can confuse seekers and members when church calendars offer too many ministry options. Kent Fillinger shares a practical strategy to clarify priorities, define goals, and communicate growth pathways clearly.
June 4, 2006
Have We Lost Our Focus?
When churches use raffles, prizes, or entertainment to boost attendance, what are they teaching people to expect? This article contrasts gimmicks with prayer, fasting, and missional love as the truer path to lasting growth.
3 WOMEN IN MINISTRY: ‘I Couldn’t Be More Thrilled’
Linda Ahlgrim reflects on stepping into an “interim” children’s ministry director role, serving on the same church staff as her husband, and persevering through the constant pressure of recruiting volunteers—while finding deep joy in shaping young lives.
November 20, 2005
TWO VIEWS OF GRACE: Missing on Flannelgraph
Some Bible stories are rarely taught because they’re disturbing—but they’re still God’s revelation for shaping faith and ministry. Charlie Crowe explains what these accounts teach about relevance, grace, God’s faithfulness, and the danger of compromise.
Filling Time or Shaping Hearts?
A substitute teacher celebrates a smooth first-grade class but struggles with a lesson aim too abstract for kids. Mark A. Taylor points to HeartShaper as a practical, multisensory curriculum built around how children actually learn.
