Learning As We Plan

We have been talking about 'hands-on' learning, and I definitely think this class has helped us experience this. As we're working hard toward planning the pizza party and MSO, what can we take away that can help us in our future ministry? What is a game you have learned in your planning efforts that you could use in a youth group or children's group? Or what is a specific organizational detail that you have come across that will help you better plan in ministry? What is a problem that you have encountered and how have you learned to handle it? Discuss some ways in which you are learning more about yourself as a leader and what your strengths and weaknesses may be.

I can"t figure this dang thing out!!!! look to my comment in last weeks post. SORRY!

If we live in a world where games are constantly being used within the church, does that mean that church is becoming more like a game? Or does it mean that we are becoming more interactive and encouraging our teens and children to enjoy church? We will all face a day when we are asked by those within the congregation why we play games within our teen and children's ministries. While we have covered the topics of Godly play and the purpose of having games within our ministry in class (sometimes it is nothing more than a game), that does not mean we can always get others to understand the importance of these activities. All in all how would you handle parents, the board, etc. If they were coming to you demanding that you concentrate more on teaching their children, and concentrate less on   goofing off. Remember these people are a major part of your congregation and typically get there way. Even if their way does not include you on the staff. So use diplomacy.