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David and Sally Michael: A Bible-Saturated Generation

April 30, 2009 in Uncategorized with 4 Comments

Children Desiring God Pre-Conference, Session 2,
A Bible-Saturated Generation: Immersing Our Children in the Word of God
David and Sally Michael

This is the most personally convicting session of the conference for me so far.  I am thankful for this vision of the Bible alone as our authority.  The challenge comes after similar challenges from Bryan Chapell, Daniel Montgomery, and Rob Plummer in recent weeks.  One Rob Plummer quote from Sojourn’s Men’s Retreat at the top of mine and David Kidd’s thoughts as we listened to this message:

We must not skating on the top of God’s Word like we’re in an ice rink, but rather soak  in the Word of God like soaking in a hot tub!—Rob Plummer

Now, here are the notes:

How do you raise a generation that is Bible saturated?

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David and Sally Michael: Nurturing the Faith of the Next Generation

April 30, 2009 in Uncategorized with 4 Comments

michaelsChildren Desiring God Pre-Conference, Session 1,
Nurturing the Faith of the Next Generation: A Vision for the Glory of God
David and Sally Michael

According to David Michael, the purpose of the first session was to cast a common radical and well-articulated vision and philosophy for ministering to children and youth. Many churches will provide “something” for kids without working out a philosophy or theological background for what that something is. This leads to an activity or program-driven ministry to kids. We need a cradle to graduation, well thought out philosophy for passing on the doctrines of the faith to our kids. What bible content do we want them to know? What Scriptures do we want them to have memorized? How can we lead them to participate as active worshipers in our churches? What qualifications will we require from those ministering to our children? All of the “somethings” we are doing as a church should be directed toward a single aim. Then, we will have a vision-oriented philosophy of ministry to children?

So, what should our aim be? The Word of God gives us our aim. A key passage is Psalm 78:1-11: Continue Reading…

Children’s Desiring God National Conference 2009

April 28, 2009 in Uncategorized with 2 Comments

David Kidd and I are headed out tomorrow to the Children’s Desiring God National Conference.  Please pray for us as we go and learn about children’s ministy.  Check back here for live blogs (or summaries–depending on WiFi access) of the sessions.   This is the theme of the conference:  As we understand all of life as it relates to God at the center, we will be more equipped to orient children to the centrality of God.   Plenary speakers include John Piper, Paul David Tripp, Bruce Ware and David Michael.  In addition, a number of diverse and experienced seminar leaders will provide practical help and encouragement for parents, teachers, leaders, and all who are invested in ministry to children and youth.  I’m particularly excited about hanging out with Tim Jones (who is leading a seminar on family ministry) and Catherine McKenzie (who works for our friends at Christian Focus publishing).

Live Blog: Connecting Church and Home Conference in Brentwood, TN

March 20, 2009 in Uncategorized with 1 Comment

cch.pngThe Connecting Church and Home Conference is designed to equip church leaders with practical ministry strategies for impacting families within the church.  I’m here this weekend at Brentwood Baptist Church in Brentwood, TN, and I will be live blogging every session.  Here are the links to the blog sessions with times that I will go live.

Session 1, David Horner, “Leading A Church With The Family In Mind”
(Friday, March 20, 3:00 PM EDT)

Session 2, Steve Wright, “Student Ministry–What I have learned along the way”
(Saturday, March 21, 10:00AM EDT)

Session 3, Jay Strother, “The Next Level–The Family Strategy of Brentwood Baptist”
(Saturday, March 21, 11:30AM EDT)

Breakout Session, David Michael, “Spiritual Development of Children”
(Saturday, March 21, 2:00PM EDT)

Session 4, Brian Haynes, “Integrating Church and Family to Equip the Generations”
(Saturday, March 21, 3:20PM EDT)

Session 5, Mike Glenn, “The Challenge Before Us”
(Saturday, March 21, 5:00 PM)

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Why Can’t I Have A Snack Like Everyone Else?

January 7, 2009 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments

On Christmas Eve, our family attended at Christmas Eve service with my parents’ church in Georgia.  It was the first time that our three year-old daughter had joined us during a communion service.  As we prepared to go forward to the kneeling bench and take the supper, I explained to Rachael that she would need to sit and watch.  She immediately replied, “But I’m hungry.  I want some juice too.”  Megan then quickly explained that this is not a snack.  It is a special service to help us remember Jesus’s death, and she told Rachael she would be able to participate when she is older.   I was reminded of an excellent position paper by the leadership of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, MN entitled “Why Can’t I Have A Snack Like Everyone Else?” I read it again, and I recommend it to you.

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