In our final Parenting Seminar, Scott Burnett from Integrity Computer Concepts brings his passion and expertise in protecting children in a technological world. This session is action-packed with tons of practical, hands-on tools. Scott opens our eyes to the protection pathways and applications to keep our kids safer in their use of technology. Our hope and prayer is that every bit of information brings you and your children a step closer to using technology wisely. … [Read more...]
Calling
May 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Have you experienced feelings of inadequacies lately? Has anyone felt under resourced and over burdened? Have you lacked the mental, physical or spiritual energy to fulfill your responsibilities with excellence? Have you felt fatigued? Have you felt a depletion in your passion for ministry? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then let me congratulate you on being normal and welcome you to spiritual leadership. You know, it is kind of like being a parent. You look forward to … [Read more...]
Parenting Seminar: Tough Stuff
February 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Parenting is anything but an easy undertaking. In the broken world that we live in today, our children are being faced with giant, tough stuff as they go to school, participate in extracurricular activities, watch media and simply do life. The issues they face come faster, sooner and harder than generations before. As a church, our desire is to be authentic and real about these tough issues. After talking with families, the top three issues on their hearts as parents are sexuality, depression … [Read more...]
The 12th Man
December 10, 2015 by 1 Comment
In the game of American football (I realize I just lost 85% of you), there is a phenomenon called the "12th man.” You see there are 11 men on the field of play during the game – not less, not more, always 11. The “12th man” is the radical fan in the stands who is on his or her feet cheering for their team no matter what the score or the circumstances on the field. When you are on the field of play, the energy from the fans in the stand can literally change the momentum of the game. That is why … [Read more...]
Spiritual Tools To Take Home!
November 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Children are our number one priority and focus. Of course! That makes total sense since we are Saddleback Kids, the Children’s Ministry of Saddleback Church. But at the end of the day we cannot overlook the primary disciplers of the children—parents (or other loving adults). After all, it is the moms, the dads, the grandparents and more who spend the most teachable time with the children in our ministry. At most, we get 3 hours a week, if they attend weekend services and are in a Kids Small … [Read more...]
PODCAST – Episode 7
October 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Do your ministry kids say or do things that add humor to your life? We share a few stories we have experienced with our kids as well as answer a question sent by one of you. Today, we also discuss Halloween and what a church can do or not do for this day. Do you see it as an opportunity for your church to reach out to the community, is it one of your “low hanging fruits” or just a worldly compromise? Remember that what you do makes a differences in the lives of your kids and their families so … [Read more...]
Global Giants Explained
April 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This is a short video we are using at our Kids Small Groups’ Mission Fair this week to explain the PEACE Plan's Global Giants. Check it out. … [Read more...]
Steve Adams has been the Children’s Pastor at Saddleback Church since 2007. He has served as Children’s Pastor for over 20 years and is a leader and mentor to many children’s ministry leaders around the country and into the world. God has blessed him with a creative mind, a true pastor’s heart and a passion for serving God and others through Children’s Ministry! Steve and his wife, Stephanie, have two sons – Tyler and Matthew.
More Than Puppets 