by Tom Bump | Nov 5, 2013 | Kid Ministry Helps, Kids Ministry, Leadership Lessons
It’s hard to believe that one year ago, God allowed Ron Brooks (http://pastorronbrooks.com) and I to come together with a dream of bringing the children’s ministry community together to help strengthen and encourage those who serve. Both of us had always...
by Tom Bump | Oct 22, 2013 | Kid Ministry Helps, Kids Ministry, Leadership Lessons
As any children’s Pastor knows when the fall season approaches so does the planning overdrive for the holidays. After one survives the fall “kick-off” events you must turn your thinking to all the upcoming holidays. I thought I’d share a few...
by Tom Bump | Oct 18, 2013 | Kids Ministry
Hey Fellow Kidmin Peeps! I must tell you (and yes full disclosure, I am part of the leadership team) that the ENGAGE Conference in Mechanicsburg, PA is by far the best regional Kidmin conference out there! How can I say this? Why do I say this? Because I believe...
by Tom Bump | Oct 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
Here are some of my rough notes from the final session with Reggie during Orange Tour, Lancaster, PA! This final session was as powerful as the rest! It's ok to have fun with kids, Just for Fun! Fun over time = connection Fun convinces kids you actually like them....
by Tom Bump | Oct 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
Presented by Reggie Joiner- My rough and unedited notes. Reggie was great as usual in his presentation and sharing from his heart about Love over Time and just how important it is. He also covered how important creating community and how powerful it is over time. Love...
by Tom Bump | Oct 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
This are the rough notes from the Breakout lead by Darren Kizer, (Scranton, PA) I really enjoyed this breakout as he helped me rethink some of the recruiting and equipping strategies I've had and to consider some new ideas that will help retain more volunteers on...
by Tom Bump | Oct 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Time Matters- Reggie Joiner These are my rough notes directly from the day. I have not proofed these. Hopefully I captured enough complet thoughts to make sense to you. It was an awesome day and some great material. If you have an Orange tour stop near you, I strongly...
by Tom Bump | Oct 2, 2013 | Book Review, Kids Ministry, Leadership Lessons
Full Disclosure: I received this book to review and was asked to give my honest opinion of the book. I did not receive anything else in exchange for this review. Limited Church:Unlimited Kingdom by Rob Rienow has been one of the most challenging books I have...
by Tom Bump | Oct 1, 2013 | Kids Ministry
Full disclosure: I am not an “official” Orange week blogger. I’m just a Kids Pastor who has transitioned my thinking to line up more with the Orange Strategy. I was very traditional in my thinking when I started out in ministry 25 years ago. I was...
by Tom Bump | Sep 24, 2013 | Kid Ministry Helps, Kids Ministry, Parenting
Parents need help! If you’re a parent, wouldn’t your journey be easier if someone had shown you the way to training your children? If you have had the opportunity to have a parenting mentor, I’m sure you are already answering YES! I know that there...
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