As a former K–12 school business manager, I remember the summer was an extremely busy time of year. There are long lists of repairs to complete while the students and teacher...
Water is life. The human body is up to 60 percent water, and more than 70 percent of the earth’s surface is covered with water. You can last up to three weeks without food, y...
Children’s ministries are a labor-intensive element of church-sponsored activities, and we must be aware of the risks and opportunities of this work. One morning while teachi...
I can’t eat that, I thought, as I passed by the avocado-topped salad and the guacamole dip at my church’s monthly potluck. These items are a staple in this part of the ...
As I write this article, I can’t help but think of the proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” According to Wikipedia, this African proverb...
Pathfinder outings can provide young people new opportunities to learn exciting things through hands-on experience and to grow closer to God in ways not possible in a classroom. Pa...
Field trips. What a great experience during the school year. Children get to step outside the classroom to see something new and learn about the world around them. Although fun for...
When you read the words Vacation Bible School (VBS), what images pop into your head? Is it the growing love for Jesus in each child’s face? Perhaps it’s your memories a...
In Part 1 of this article, we looked at the fundamental concepts of what risk management is and some key risk management issues pastors should manage in a church’s minis...
It is true of many professions that there can be a surprising difference between what you study in school to prepare for your profession and what you actually need to know once you...