MINISTRY LEADERSHIP

Grab the Spotlight

You’ve created a terrific learning opportunity, but how do you create excitement and motivate people to attend? With today’s busy lives and schedules, people are selective about where they give their time and attention. At the same time, they will make time for events that appear worthwhile. Following a few simple steps can dramatically increase the energy and attendance for your events.

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ADULT MINISTRY

Say What? Planning to Facilitate Active Learning in Adult Bible Study

As teachers, we like to recognize and capture "teachable moments," those times when people can learn a lesson or a truth from the unexpected.

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YOUTH MINISTRY

Leaving a Legacy: The Importance of Mentoring

Mentoring opens doors for opportunity, provides inspiration and encouragement, and directs, guides and empowers students to find their truest sense of self through Christ. Following are some simple guidelines to establishing an effective mentoring program for youth.

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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY

Dealing with Difficult Behavior

She stands in my doorway every morning, not wanting to wait with the other students for school to start. When the bell does ring, she still thinks the rules do not apply to her. Hang up your book bag, stand for the pledge, use the materials at your seat to build your own project. Every request is dismissed as if it were directed to the rest of the class and not her. She is difficult for me to deal with sometimes; nevertheless, Jesus says “let the children come.”

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