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    Curriculum help, please

    Here is a place I've bought a few things from. Kids Power Company - Home All topics are Bible based with lots of scripture, etc. They layout everything you can do or you can pick and choose. My church also has a small budget, whatever I can afford out of my own pocket at this time. Most of...
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    Looking For Some Help

    Have you checked all denominations? Mine does not require a degree, although getting a Biblical Studies degree from our university will give you credentials automatically. We also have a program that anyone can go through to become licensed. There are 2 courses for the 2 steps of licensing. That...
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    Vbs

    Being the heart of summer I know most churches out there have already had or will soon be having their VBS or whatever else you may call it. What VBS is your ministry or church doing this year? I just became our church's Children's Pastor in February so this will be our first VBS to put on. We...
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    Does anyone know where...

    Check Amazon, they have quite a few there.
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    Which Bible translation do you use?

    I used to be very loyal to using the NIV, and I do still use it but I have found myself going to other versions because I like they way they say a scripture or its easier to understand. As a children's pastor this is especially important as sometimes kids have a hard time understanding the word...
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    Worship Songs for Kids

    Honestly, go to your local Bible bookstore, they should have a collection of DVD's with kids songs on them. We use some Hillsong Kids, Shout Praises Kids and various other DVD's. Also starting this month we will be using a live worship band once per month. If you don't have a local Bible...
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    Worship Songs for Kids

    Yes they do, Hillsong Kids.
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    David Wilkerson on Christian music

    I did a search about this vision. David Wilkerson did certainly have it, in August 1987. Christian music has changed a lot since that time, some good and some bad but from my personal experience the worship music is far more relevant today and moving than ever before.
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    children's church theme HELP!!

    Here are some ideas for ranks: pilot, airman, navigator.
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    New Testament Survey.

    If its hard for you to read maybe you need to find a translation that either makes more sense to you or easier for you to read. What translation are you currently using? That has helped me in the past and honestly I have several translations because sometimes the way one says a scripture it...
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    God is faithful

    God is amazing and has done so much in my life the past 3 years since I made Him the centerpiece of everything I do. Over the past 2 years my wife and I have become heavily involved in children's ministry at our church and have felt called to do so full time, eventually as children's pastors...
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    Got an iPhone!

    Congrats on the iPhone. I got mine last summer and have loved it since. I'm also jailbroken but to be honest its not all its cracked up to be. I love being able to always carry around a Bible with me in my pocket along with any notes, music, videos or games that I like. As for Android being...
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    What percentage of a congregational vote is acceptable for a 'call'

    It depends on the church or denomination rules concerning a pastoral vote. If there are no rules I would be very concerned. That being said over 75% should be acceptable, 100% will never happen.
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    Teaching Kids the Word of God

    The younger you get them to understand about God and get the word into them the more likely they are to retain it. Growing up I too found it boring and eventually sowed wild oats before the Lord brought me back to him. But if it hadn't been for that foundation instilled in me as a child I would...
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    Stick Ministry

    The attention span is short but as long as you keep practice time at a reasonable period of time it shouldn't be too bad. I wouldn't necessarily say every child that young can do it but there are some who can and really want too. I believe our practices were scheduled for 1/2 hour but generally...
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    I Need an Answer

    I don't have time to go into a deep explanation but I would urge you to check out 3 books/videos by Lee Strobel a former Chicago Tribune editor and atheist turned Christian. The Case for a Creator The Case for Christ The Case for Faith
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    Barney - safe for the children

    My oldest used to watch it all the time as a toddler. Now as a teenager, we have to get after her to clean her room and she has always been like that so I don't see how the teaching from these shows really works. All they are is entertainment for kids to watch and keep them busy for the parent.
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    Stick Ministry

    At our church we've used them as young as 3 or 4. If they are able to do it I say use them. Even at that young age they can minister to people.
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    Making History Come Alive

    One of my cousins had some research done on our family tree. Having studied medieval England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and the Norse extensively it was like reading a Who's Who of my family line. I was a history major in college but alas did not quite finish my degree. My favorite eras were...