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Champions, cheerleaders, and mentors – oh my! How they can change a child’s life

Recently, I read the book Cheering for the Children by Casey Gwinn. This is an amazing book, and while not written for church leaders or children’s ministers, it is a worthwhile read to anyone ministering to children, especially those who have experienced early trauma, including the divorce of their parents. Gwinn is a man who understands that children hurt by those they love Read more…

Posted: July 9th, 2018 ˑ 4 Comments
Filled under: Accept the Challenge, Attracting families, Brain Research, Discipline, Divorce Issues, Emotions, Grandparents, Grief, Research, School Issues, Stress, Trauma
How to reach out to the single parents in your church – even when you don’t have the time

You are already REALLY busy with your children’s ministry responsibilities (not to mention your life outside church). How you could possibly contribute to lives of the single parents in your church when you may be feeling overwhelmed yourself? It’s not as hard as you think. You don’t have to do it alone. Pray about what God wants from you. Maybe He wants Read more…

Posted: July 14th, 2016 ˑ No Comments
Filled under: Accept the Challenge, Divorce Issues, Grandparents, Modern families, Single Parents