How It's Done

Whenever I have "one of those days" with my kids, I wonder how other parents do it. Often, the ones that come to mind, have more kids than I do. More experience, more patience, more of "something I don't have"....what gives?

Then again...maybe they don't have it all together when it comes to this parenting thing either. Add a "few more" kids to the picture and let's talk about how Youth and Children's Pastors do it. Well, they have help!

People within the congregation come alongside, whether it be parents who volunteer, young adults who help in children's ministry or, as our Youth Pastor has implemented, Leaders In Training, a select group of teens and young adults, assisting and training to lead and be actively involved in ministry.


But what about smaller congregations, fewer resources, tighter finances...less people in general who can come alongside...how do they do it? Many struggle...and do so with a good number more kids than the number I have who call me Dad.

Pray today for those Pastors who are struggling to keep and maintain stable ministries of kids and teens. Continue to pray for resources and finances to carry out effective programs and events that will make an impact in their lives. Pray for people to come along side them, not only in support, but in contribution. May they be strengthened and encouraged as they work with a generation who, now more than ever, needs to know and understand who they are in Christ.

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