by churchhires | Nov 2, 2016 | next gen
Kids have always been a passion of mine. I knew as an adult, I not only wanted to have some of my own, but professionally they would in some capacity be the center of what I’d be doing. Fast forward fifteen years, three kids, and now look at me I’ve just...
by churchhires | Aug 19, 2016 | next gen
People in ministry are often expected to do ministry on a shoe-string budget and pull their gear out of an empty paper bag. If you feel like that’s you, you’re not alone. However, this post was written with you in mind. When resources are so often limited, how can you...
by churchhires | Jun 25, 2016 | next gen
First impressions are everything; this isn’t something new or mind blowing that I’m sharing with you. A lot of modern day churches have already stumbled upon the data that typical first-time guests have formed most of their opinions about your church in their first...
by churchhires | Jun 10, 2016 | next gen
you know what summer means Summertime is right around the corner, depending on where you are located, summer might already be under way. Summertime for kids is the epitome of relaxation and fun, for parents it’s trying to keep your kids busy and for the church world...
by churchhires | May 12, 2016 | next gen
the “VBS circuit” There are very few events that I have seen church people put more energy into than a VBS style event. As I frequent church websites, I will often see information online about a VBS months and months and months in advance. I don’t...
by churchhires | Apr 14, 2016 | next gen
If you’re in a ministry that’s directed at the Next Generation, you know there are a ton of methods, strategies and ways of doing ministry to reach kids and teens. Your denomination, demographic, church style, and ministry worldview all affect what you do and why you...