Disney is excellent at making first impressions...especially in the first 10 seconds. As you approach the front gates of the Magic Kingdom you are immersed in thousands of colorful flowers.   The smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies floats your way.  In the background, Disney songs are playing.   Here's something that Disney understands that we need to take a cue from. Your interaction with guests in their first 10 seconds forms the perception they will carry with them into your...

Should children be brought into the "adult" worship service?  Should children have their own age appropriate worship service / class?   Some would compare bringing a child into the adult worship service to bringing a child into a college lecture.  We agree that when it comes to education, children should be in an age appropriate class or experience. 6-year-olds go to a first grade class at school. 9-year-olds go to a 4th grade class at school.  They don't go to college at that point in their...

For the past several months God has been impressing on me to teach the kids in my ministry about prayer.  Each week, we have been taking time to get on our knees during class/service and spend time talking with Jesus.   It has been amazing watching the kids settle down, get on their knees, and begin praying.   I wanted to give them a simple plan they can use to spend time with Jesus.  Last night, I introduced them to this simple prayer plan.   Forgiveness. Have the kids start their prayer...