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| Remember: You Can't Be All And Do All Don't reinvent the wheel Get connected with others You Can't Do It Alone God is in Control Pray, pray & pray some more.
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I can remember the first few years of my ministry, praying people wouldn't realize I had no idea what I was doing. That often I was way over my head. Years later, I received an email from a new Children's Minister fresh from school who had the same thoughts and worries. He, like myself, was thinking video cameras and DVD burners in a world of flannel graph and popsicle sticks. That got me thinking that one day I would put together something helpful for the new Children's Minister at his/her first ministry. I know how valuable it would have been back in 1997 to have someone to talk with and share ideas. Years later, I met up with other Children's minister from my town at a Children's Pastor's Conference in Dallas, Texas. We decided it was a shame that we had to leave town to meet each other. That week we put together our own local Children's Ministry Network. Our goal was simply to get together once a month for lunch and share with each other and talk. That network has truly been a life-savor for us over the years. We come from different backgrounds, churches and denominations but we unite around two things, 1) Jesus Christ our Savior and 2) a love for ministering to children. Everything else can be set aside. So, this page will be the start of the MY FIRST MINISTRY resource section. I hope it develops into something that is helpful to someone. If there is an issue, subject or whatever that you think would be helpful, don't hesitate to send me a note and I'll work on it. I'm hoping to draw from my fellow local children's ministers for input and help.
BlingPixie.com Here are some of my must have resources, in no particular order.
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