Kid’s Korner this month is from Georgia McKinnon, a mom and children’s minister who serves as Registrar at Grace Communion Seminary. It’s almost summertime here in North America, and with the onset of summer comes a flurry of activity for children’s ministry: VBS, pool parties, picnics, summer camps, movie nights, mission activities, and more! Before … Continue reading "Kid’s Korner: Fun in the Son!" Read the article
This month’s Kid’s Korner is from Equipper Editor Ted Johnston. As noted in Greg’s letter, we’ve launched a new GCI Resources website. It provides a catalog of resources to use in discipling people of all ages, kids included. Here are highlights of what the Resources website provides related to discipling kids: GenMin. Beginning with the landing page … Continue reading "Kid’s Korner: GCI Resources Website" Read the article
This Kids Korner is from GCI pastor Lance McKinnon. As we celebrate the special days in the Christian worship calendar, we are swept up in the grand narrative of Holy Scripture and our thinking is transformed. That being so, I want to give you a “heads-up” concerning May 13, which this year is Ascension Sunday. … Continue reading "Kid’s Korner: Give your kids a lift" Read the article
This issue of Kid’s Korner is from long-time children’s minister Georgia McKinnon who recently was appointed to serve as Registrar for Grace Communion Seminary, starting in April. I’m often asked, “What curriculum should I use for our children’s ministry?” While there is no one answer that fits the needs of every congregation, Kid’s Korner this … Continue reading "Kid’s Korner: Children’s ministry resources" Read the article
By Lance McKinnon Shortly after college, I decided to investigate a teaching career in the public school system. I signed up to substitute teach at a nearby middle school to see if this would be a good fit. I got my answer the first week. It was Friday during the last class of the day. … Continue reading "Kids Korner: On leading children" Read the article
By Pastor Lance McKinnon Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name. (Psalm 100:4, NRSV) This Psalm serves us well when considering the New Year with our children. The best start is with a thankful heart. In fact, it’s the best start we can have each … Continue reading "Kids Korner: Start with a thankful heart" Read the article
This Kids Korner is from GCI Pastor Lance McKinnon. December and the Christmas season it entails has a way of focusing our attention on our kids in ways other months do not. Parents are searching for gifts that are fitting for their little ones. Pastors and children’s ministry leaders are searching for appropriate ways to … Continue reading "Kid’s Korner: Focus on the child" Read the article
This Kids Korner is from GenMin co-founder and Equipper editor Ted Johnston. This article excerpts a version published on the GCI.org website. Parents or guardians are usually the most important influences in children’s spiritual development. This reality presents both a responsibility and an opportunity. Concerning the responsibility, parents have the God-given assignment to teach their … Continue reading "Kid’s Korner: Using Christmas to teach children about Jesus" Read the article
This Kids Korner is from GenMin national coordinator Jeff Broadnax. This month, as we step into a new season of children’s ministry, let’s play the game Simon Says. I imagine you’re familiar with this game. It teaches children to outwit, outlast and outplay their friends to become the lone survivor (no desert island involved!). All you … Continue reading "Kids Korner: Let’s play “Simon Says”" Read the article
This issue of Kid’s Korner is from Jeffrey Broadnax, National Coordinator for GCI Generations Ministries (GenMin). My family and I recently spent a few days in Orlando’s magical world of Disney. Along with thousands of people at the Magic Kingdom and Epcot Center theme parks, we enjoyed the sights, sounds, rides and food. Our hotel … Continue reading "Kids Korner: Thoughts from Walt Disney" Read the article
