Category / Ministry

Kids matter!

The value and importance of children’s ministry in the local church simply can’t be overestimated.

Let’s be candid, if the kids don’t like it, the parents aren’t bringing them back.

In contrast, there are countless stories of families who started and continued to attend church on the basis of gaining a stronger spiritual foundation for their kids.

When I think about the hundreds of incredibly dedicated and gifted people who volunteer in our children’s ministry here at 12Stone Church, I’m truly overwhelmed with gratitude.

Our volunteers cover so many different roles on the children’s teams, such as; holding babies, story-telling, leading worship, host teams to welcome kids and parents and leading a small group.

Those who volunteer in children’s ministry make it possible for your church to accomplish its mission!

And when I think about staff in children’s ministry, whoa, they are amazing!

Your children’s leadership team has incredible influence on the young and impressionable lives of the next generation!

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The next generation represents the leadership for our future.

I’m encouraged by the young student pastors at 12Stone Church. They are sharp, passionate, innovative and dedicated to their work. They are leading the way for the next generation coming up and setting a great example.

This past weekend and next weekend our student pastors will have over 700 students attending a retreat where they, and their adult leaders, invest deeply in the spiritual lives of the students. The stories are already truly life changing!

The person we choose to lead the way for their spiritual lives is so important. That’s why I’ve always been passionate about and grateful for the leaders in student ministry.

Who you choose and place into leadership is incredibly important.