by Tom Bump | Feb 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
3000 Hours seems like a lot doesn’t it? That’s the amount of time a parent has to make a spiritual impact on their childs’ life. It goes quicker than you think!!! As a father of 4 who range from 23-16 I can tell you it goes too fast. I want to...
by Tom Bump | Feb 10, 2014 | Kids Ministry, Life
I have studied the book of Matthew one chapter a time for the past few weeks and what has struck me time and time again, during this study is the power of a word! Not just one word in particular, but the picture that is shown to us reading the scriptures. Each...
by Tom Bump | Jan 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
I know many of those who lead children’s ministry often dream of having a whole team of MVP’s. Who wouldn’t? Who wouldn’t want a volunteer team that is perfect? Well I hate to burst your bubble, but that isn’t possible here on earth....
by Tom Bump | Jan 15, 2014 | Leadership Lessons, Life
Some of you who follow me on twitter, FB or this blog, know that I recently accepted a new ministry position with Fellowship Bible Church in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. I am thrilled to a part of a leadership team who love God, love people, love each other, and want to see...
by Tom Bump | Dec 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
OK, if your reading this I got your attention! I'm not really quitting ministry but I am changing my ways! There will be some things I quit doing in 2014 because I am resolved to impact our world for Jesus and I want you to join me.! Please read on! 1...
by Tom Bump | Dec 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Every one knows that evaluation is vital to growing a healthy ministry. How and when you do it is also important, not only to you but to your ministry as well. Every year at this time, I take a few days away to evaluate. I take time to pray and fast and seek God out...
by Tom Bump | Dec 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
So this seems to be a burning question: How do we get more men involved in children’s ministry? Why do guys think this is women’s work? Well, for the longest time, we (the church) allowed it to be thought of it that way. Women do bring their families to...
by Tom Bump | Dec 6, 2013 | Kids Ministry, Leadership Lessons
So what do you do? Are you a Children’s Pastor, Pastor to Children, Family Pastor, Director of Children’s and Family Ministry? I have never been one to get hung up on a title, but I am a Children’s Pastor. I pastor children. I have noticed what seems...
by Tom Bump | Nov 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
So in the last post were talking about a team that delegates and recruits correctly. In this post, let’s chat about another aspect of the power of the team. Relationships! This is huge and for me going into a new position is one of my top priorities. There are...
by Tom Bump | Nov 18, 2013 | Kids Ministry, Leadership Lessons
I love college football! Yes, I love college football. I love Saturdays in the fall when teams collide in battle and passionate fans get together to cheer them on to victory or cry with them in defeat. As I sit watching my team struggle, I was inspired to write this...
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