by Tom Bump | Jan 20, 2015 | Kids Ministry, Uncategorized
I must say I’m pretty excited to head to Chattanooga, TN for the Children’s Pastor’s Conference. I’m a networking junkie and I love meeting the amazing people who serve in Kids ministry from all over. I love seeing what is new in the Kidmin...
by Tom Bump | Dec 31, 2014 | Life
Are You Wondering What’s Ahead in 2015? As I wrap up 2014, I have much to be grateful for, and as I look forward to 2015 I have much to be excited about. I made many changes in 2014. A new ministry position, a new home, a new lead pastor. I also made some...
by Tom Bump | Dec 23, 2014 | Uncategorized
Today is my birthday! Happy Give-Birthday to my mom!! I actually have a couple of Birthday Wishes to share: 1) I wish you greater joy in Christ in the coming year! – I’m going to set up a new Bible reading program and spend at least 10min everyday in...
by Tom Bump | Dec 17, 2014 | Kids Ministry
Got your attention? Good! Check this out! Please share this post so we can get the word out! THANKS!! Would you like to attend a conference for free? If your budget is tight or non-existent, and you are not able to attend one of the other major conferences this year,...
by Tom Bump | Dec 16, 2014 | Kid Ministry Helps, Kids Ministry
I just had an amazing conversation that has me so excited about this upcoming conference and I had to share it! Michael Chanley the founder of CM Connect shared with me his vision for this amazing conference and wow! There are many, options out there as far as...
by Tom Bump | Dec 9, 2014 | Kids Ministry, Product Review, Uncategorized
Have you checked out one of the newest kids on the block when it comes to Vacation Bible School? Joshua Denhart a full-time children’s pastor has produced a great resource with a fresh look and creativity. I received an opportunity to preview the plans for his...
by Tom Bump | Dec 4, 2014 | Orange
Every year it’s the same thing—search for great Christmas music that families will love. We want to play it in our church environments. We want to play it in our cars. We want it playing as we decorate the tree. Well, we think we have the perfect...
by Tom Bump | Nov 19, 2014 | Kids Ministry, Marriage, Parenting
So, There has been a great deal of discussion in the cyber-world about what is/isn’t family ministry? There have also been many discussions on forums and on Facebook discussing the role of parents in the discipleship journey of a child. So is your head...
by Tom Bump | Nov 17, 2014 | Life, Parenting
Last week while listening to Phil Vischer speak at the Kidzmatter web summit, he said something that really struck me. (I don’t have the perfect quote, like I said it hit me hard!) He said something like this, “in a perfect world, parents would be...
by Tom Bump | Nov 12, 2014 | Kids Ministry, Leadership Lessons, Life, Orange
I have studied two books recently, both by the same author Brian Haynes. His books Shift and The Legacy Path have been monumental in forming my family ministry paradigm. As I was reading this morning his chapter from Legacy Path (ch.7 Church+Home) It really rattled my...
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