I had the pleasure of attending a childrens ministry conference in Atlanta on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. It was absolutely amazing. I have attended conferences for women before, but never for children. I would have to say that this was my favorite. The way they worshiped God, the way they taught, the skits, the fun.... It was so real, and so easy to grasp.

There were 9 of us. We took 2 vehicles. The church paid for the entire event. I was completely blessed. I know that God has called me to minister to children. Whether they are babies in the nursery, or teens going through the tough things that teens go through. I just love children. I am so blessed to be able to finally serve in church again. That was the hardest part about not having a church home I think. Not being able to serve somewhere where I know that God has called me. Of course my #1 is my family. And the great thing about home schooling, is they can serve with me as I serve them. Being an example is the best way I can do it. And I believe, that my kids do love kids as well. In fact, Jessie was asked to serve in the 2 year old room on Sunday, and joyfully said YES! Who could say no? I believe if everyone just served once, the volunteer problem at ALL churches would be solved. But even more importantly, the growth from the ones who choose to serve will be phenominal. I can not express enough how serving in the local church is a major growing experience for ALL believers. When people who get saved drift away from God, I seriously believe that part of that is they don't do anything with their faith. Just sitting and "watching" is not gonna grow you. Believe me, I love attending service on Sunday. But serving on the children side is also sweet. I have said it before and I will say it again: I can Worship God anywhere. And I do. I have even been in dead churches where I invited Him in and I think He visited. Well, attending service for me, is a time to tithe, sing, be with fellow believers, and serve Him! Attending the Children section is a time to help them learn how to love God, serve Him, sing to Him, learn about Him, show the kids that people that care, and give them a safe place to go.

Well, I am so full, that I just had to share it here. Wherever you are in your journey with Christ, always remember you have NOT arrived. God created you for a purpose, and it's not just to warm a pew! Go and tell! Go and Show! Go and Live! There is a child out there waiting to see the Jesus in you! God speed as you go!

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I had the pleasure of attending a childrens ministry conference in Atlanta on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. It was absolutely amazing. I have attended conferences for women before, but never for children. I would have to say that this was my favorite. The way they worshiped God, the way they taught, the skits, the fun.... It was so real, and so easy to grasp.

There were 9 of us. We took 2 vehicles. The church paid for the entire event. I was completely blessed. I know that God has called me to minister to children. Whether they are babies in the nursery, or teens going through the tough things that teens go through. I just love children. I am so blessed to be able to finally serve in church again. That was the hardest part about not having a church home I think. Not being able to serve somewhere where I know that God has called me. Of course my #1 is my family. And the great thing about home schooling, is they can serve with me as I serve them. Being an example is the best way I can do it. And I believe, that my kids do love kids as well. In fact, Jessie was asked to serve in the 2 year old room on Sunday, and joyfully said YES! Who could say no? I believe if everyone just served once, the volunteer problem at ALL churches would be solved. But even more importantly, the growth from the ones who choose to serve will be phenominal. I can not express enough how serving in the local church is a major growing experience for ALL believers. When people who get saved drift away from God, I seriously believe that part of that is they don't do anything with their faith. Just sitting and "watching" is not gonna grow you. Believe me, I love attending service on Sunday. But serving on the children side is also sweet. I have said it before and I will say it again: I can Worship God anywhere. And I do. I have even been in dead churches where I invited Him in and I think He visited. Well, attending service for me, is a time to tithe, sing, be with fellow believers, and serve Him! Attending the Children section is a time to help them learn how to love God, serve Him, sing to Him, learn about Him, show the kids that people that care, and give them a safe place to go.

Well, I am so full, that I just had to share it here. Wherever you are in your journey with Christ, always remember you have NOT arrived. God created you for a purpose, and it's not just to warm a pew! Go and tell! Go and Show! Go and Live! There is a child out there waiting to see the Jesus in you! God speed as you go!

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Posted by seekingHim

position as Children's minister, and though he's always loved kids, is really seeing what you are talking about. He is really focused (and conveying it to the rest of the congregation) that his job is to equip families to teach the Word to their children, but that everyone in the church is responsible for the children God has blessed our congregation with. God brought 32 new volunteers after two Sundays of preaching - so awesome! The biggest thing I took away from it is that the blessing often comes AFTER obeying/serving God. God doesn't always give people a heart for children BEFORE they start to serve, but once they've done it(with some training if needed) it can be such a blessing to their own souls.
May God richly bless you and the little ones you are serving with lasting fruit!
-Jennifer

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