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Definitely Children's ministry magazine. The Orange conference in April (rethinkgroup.org) is one of the best CM gatherings, as is D6. Mark Holmen is part of the Faith at Home, and he does regional conferences.

That's a great idea...there are a couple of books from Warner Press, one is teaching off the wall, and all the lessons are done on a bulletin board. One caution, and if you know it just ignore me, but be careful to only use the campers first names, lest you have visitors. We have a huge...

I was curious about your question, and so went and did some research... here's the most susinct that I found. The infancy gospel of Thomas is part of the Gnostic writings. They contain accounts that are not consistant with the rest of scripture, and therefore were not included in the Bible...

The song that jumped to mind for me was "He could've called, 10 thousand angels". Not sure of all the lyrics, but it's an old gospel song...

the Betty Crocker recipe from her cookbook... the secret to it is to place all the ingredients in the bowl at once, and then mix by hand - really. the consistancy is good, and they come out really chewy.

I don't like the kissy thing. Either kiss me, or don't, just don't fake it. I know it's a cultural thing, and most of the people who bother me, are not from a country or culture where that happens. I'm not a huggy person either - big personal space issues. Hugs are for people in my inner...

I know there are a few children's choirs in Calgary...check in with the symphony to see if they have contact information. I suppose the opportunities are there - I'd see if the university, or the opera company have more information.

I agree with Rosearered. You need to get past this guy...he's in love with someone else, why would you pine, and want to wait for him. Chill out the relationship. If you can stay friends after a time apart, then great, but it the friendship fizzels, then it wasn't that strong anyway. It is...

There will be others who are able to be much more eloquent, and scholarly than I, but.. much of what you were referring to was put into place to deal with the way that women were using the public gathering to draw attention to themselves, and attract men. Jewellery and adornments should never...

the only time I have not participated in communion was during a time when DH was being badly (very) by members of the congregation who were attacking his leadership. I was very angry, knew I needed to be in church, but was not in a good place with these 4 goofs. I refused the elements, and...

A professor friend of mine put a great lecture together about this, and I'll attempt to summarize. Proverbs were written among a culture where most folks understood how the shepherd cared for his sheep. The "rod" was the shepherd's crook. Used to keep the sheep in line, and out of dangers...

Read the psalms, David knew all the emotions towards God and their relationship. You will find yourself in the verses, and yet, David never lost his faith. Borrow his words to talk to you Lord. He can take it, and know that He hears and cares.

Oh my - my first reaction is "danger Will Robinson"... You are being attacked, and it's likely a self-esteem thing on your pastor's part. Did he expect you to forego your salary too, even though he stated you didn't have to? As for you wife's involvement. Her first responsibility it to be...

The tithe was put into place so that the local "church" would be able to function. It fed the priests, and saw that those who needed help would be able to receive it. It was our "rent", as presecibed by God. Offerings are anything over and above that. I heard a really great sermon a number...

I am so sorry for what you are going through. The issues seem to be many faceted. firstly, is there a human resources commitee? if so, your hubby needs to talk to them, or better yet, to the pastor with one of them present. That behaviour is never acceptable. Ministry staff get beat up...

I hear you. It's hard to change "we've always done that". I stay busy right up to the announcements, so it's pretty hard to have kids join me in the confusion. Also, if you were look into a "we need to register" format, the parents have to be with the kids for that process. Do you have a...

I am the director of children's ministry, and a church consultant for a curriculum publisher.

I know a church that had the same problem, and it took someone to step up and suggest something different. Go to the leadership of the church, and suggest a different way of teaching, or a new curriculum. There are a ton of multi-age multiweek programs out there, that are designed to get the...

Christians are called to serve in the body as God has gifted them to do so. I don't do well with pouring tea, so I have never done so, but I love to be with the kids, and that is where I serve. No one should be "guilted" into serving, 'cause that ceases to be serving and turns into...

No they don't teach sound doctrine. One of the ways to judge that is to compare the New World translation and any other bible. The translation, and all publications change everytime there is a new president. And all of the previous editions are removed from circulation. The english bible...