25 Lessons in 25 Years – Lesson 4: Take Time to Think

February 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment

In part 4 of this series I want to share a valuable lesson that is actually a discipline that I am still trying to master…the discipline of intentional thinking. Because of the busyness of life and ministry I can tell you this, if you are not taking time for intentional thinking then it is probably not happening. If that is the case, there are probably brilliant ideas lingering in your mind just waiting for the opportunity to be released. Years ago I read a book written by John Maxwell … [Read more...]

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PODCAST 18 – Lessons We Learn From the Airlines

January 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment

What can we glean from the airlines for children’s ministry? Today in this podcast, we highlight that we should develop a flight plan and know where we are going to go for the coming year. What is your dream if money, time and people were not an issue? Where would you like to see your ministry? This is the starting point. We need to start working backwards and take the necessary and intentional steps to make it a reality. Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry, Jean Greaves and Patrick … [Read more...]

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Give It To Me Now

January 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment

We have grown so accustom to “speed” that when things are delayed, we become impatient and aggravated. Okay, maybe it is just a personal problem and I am projecting my difficulty on you guys, haha. Here is an example, the other day I am working on a project in my office. I sent a multiple page document to the printer which is about 24 steps from my desk. As soon as I hit the command “print,” I jumped up and walked to the printer. Now I admit, I probably walk faster than most. But on this day, … [Read more...]

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PODCAST 17 – Happy New Year!

January 2, 2013 by 1 Comment

Can you believe it is already 2013? As you know with the beginning of each new year, many people make new year’s resolutions. In this episode, we talk about a resolution you could make to take your kid ministry to the next level. And that would be the ability to think more. We give you some practical ideas on how you can think more productively and to take time to plan. You will have the time you make time for so make it for thinking. Hope 2013 is a great year for you and your … [Read more...]

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Where Are You Going?

December 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment

What is the one common denominator in all our lives regardless of where you live, the size and scope of your ministry or your family situation? We are all BUSY! Almost everyone I know is “busy.” Even if they really aren’t busy, they feel compelled to say they are busy because everyone else is. We all agree life is just a little more complicated than it used to be and it does not seem to be letting up. But no matter what demands or expectations are placed on my shoulders, the stewardship of … [Read more...]

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Disconnect or Die

April 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Okay, maybe that’s a little strong. Let me start over. Hello, my name is Steve Adams and I’m addicted to connection. I didn’t think I was, but apparently I am addicted to connection. Now in all fairness, I’m not as bad as some people I know. I know people who literally can’t be separated from a mobile device…phone, iPad, etc. While I have NO trouble ignoring email, I did notice something about myself this week. You see, I took some vacation time with the intention of simply “doing nothing.” … [Read more...]

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How NOT to Communicate to Your Sr. Pastor

March 13, 2012 by 1 Comment

Maybe you have learned some valuable lessons when it comes to communicating to your Sr. Pastor. If so, I would love to hear them. But there are some simple things I have learned over the years, mostly the hard way, when it comes to communicating to my Sr. Pastor and I thought I would share one of those lessons today. Here it is…TIMING IS EVERYTHING! When you have something important to share with your Sr. Leader, always remember that timing is everything. Sometimes we don’t get the … [Read more...]

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I’m a human rubber band

March 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Do you remember a super hero team called “The Fantastic 4”?  These guys gained superpowers after exposure to cosmic rays during scientific mission to outer space (Nerd alert). There was The Invisible Woman, The Human Torch, The Thing and lastly Mr. Fantastic. Mr. Fantastic, the scientific genius and the leader of the group, could stretch his body into incredible lengths and shapes. He was a human rubber band. Sometimes I feel like a human rubber band. No one has ever called me “Mr. Fantastic” … [Read more...]

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Put Your Phone Away

February 29, 2012 by 6 Comments

The scene I am about to describe is all too common. You are out to eat with a friend. You sit down and they pull out their phone and place it on the table. All through the conversation and the meal, what do they do? They constantly look at their phone and react to every ding, bell and song that indicates someone has sent them a life changing message that can alter the course of humanity therefore I must ignore the people around me to check in with the person on the phone because they are … [Read more...]

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