1st Wednesday

This week at our 1st Wednesday worship service, Pastor Troy challenged us to not only trust him with the vision God has given Flamingo Road, but also to be a "Aaron" and "Hur", supporting him as he lifts God's vision up before us, or to be a "Joshua" out in the battlefield, leading the troops. Being the Children's Pastor, I thought about how that relates to our ministry serving kids and families.

• God's vision that Pastor Troy is holding before us is relevant and pertinent to FRC Kids Ministry: Partnering with parents to help our kids reach their God-potential at 50 campuses! This will take a lot of people and a lot or resources!


• As Children's Pastor it is my job to help him keep God's vision lifted high so that we will not be distracted for what we are called to do, ensuring that the battle is fought strategically, effectively and with relevance.


• Our children's ministry staff and key volunteers are our "Joshua's" leading the troops on the battle fields.


• Our lagoon teams, small group teams, tech teams, teaching teams and weekday volunteer teams are our troops waging battle for the lives and souls of kids and families

We have the strategy and battlefield in place. One of the greatest things we are missing are the warriors...the soldiers who have a passion to go to battle for God and for families. As kids are reached, families are impacted and lives are changed. What does it take to be a warrior in the children's ministry? What is required to reach kids for Christ?

• A heart for God and a willingness to go to battle for Him by building relationships with kids and helping them move into a relationship with Him.


• A willingness to sacrifice a little bit of time during the week preparing for battle by reading the Bible and reviewing the weekly lesson plan.


• Committing about 1 1/2 hours on the weekend to serve in one of our worship services.


• A commitment to be consistant -- the battle for our kids is not a occasional or convenient fight -- it happens every day! So we pray everyday and show up every weekend on the battlefield called FRC Kids Worship!


• A desire to love on kids ... no matter what!

What is NOT required to be a warrior for kids?

• A degree in Bible knowledge -- you'll learn right along with the kids!
  
• Hours of prep getting teaching supplies and resources -- we provide everything you need!
  
• Having kids yourself -- parents are very needed and very much welcome, but so are those who do not have kids yet!


• A PhD in childhood development -- we have trained leaders who will help you learn how to work with kids!

We need "Joshua's" and we need warriors ... anyone out there willing to accept the call?