I recently heard Phil Vischer, creator of Veggie Tales, speak at a Children’s Pastor’s Conference where he talked about connecting the dots from Sunday to Sunday. The question he posed to the children’s ministers listening was “How do we connect the kids, and connect WITH the kids, from Sunday to Sunday?”
He mentioned that kids on average watch 2-3 hours of television and spend an additional 2-3 hours on the internet EACH DAY. It is no wonder why kids know more about Hannah Montana than they do about the teachings of Paul. It’s also no wonder why kids are more emotionally engaged to American Idol than they are the Gospel of Christ.
As a Children’s Leader, this makes me ask at least one BIG question: What can I do to connect the dots from Sunday to Sunday with the kids in our ministry? Over the next few weeks, we will begin to look at that question and discuss:
What works and what doesn’t work?
- What is most effective and least effective?
- Do we attempt a Family ministry program or not?
Come back and check it out. Also feel free to comment.
Dean
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