Category Archives: Church Ministries

Church programs should be viewed as tools to help people know and love God better. They should provide platforms for ministry, serving one another in love and reaching out to those who do not know Him.

So, You Were Asked to be the Youth Director!

Posted on June 2, 2010 by MinTools

I received an e-mail from someone who was asked to be the church’s youth director. Though having been to seminary, this person did not feel trained for youth ministry. Perhaps my response will help others with a similar dilemma. Continue reading →


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Sunday School During Summer Months

Posted on May 25, 2010 by MinTools

People take vacations. Attendance fluctuates. Teachers need time off. Sometimes it is hard to keep the momentum going over the summer. This is especially problematic for smaller churches. Some churches . . . Continue reading →


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The Role of Curriculum in Teaching the Bible

Posted on May 21, 2010 by MinTools

The Christian Education ministry of a church spent a lot of time researching which curriculum to choose, resulting in a choice they believed would fit their church. . . . As they observed their teachers, they noted polar reactions to the role of the curriculum: Continue reading →


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So, You Were Asked to be the Sunday School Superintendent!

Posted on May 18, 2010 by MinTools

I received an e-mail from someone who was appointed to be the Sunday School Superintendent in his church. He asked for help as he had no training. Perhaps some of my response could be helpful to others in the same situation. . . . Continue reading →


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