Why millennials are leaving the church. Opinion by Rachel Held Evans, Special to CNN.

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Why millennials are leaving the church. Opinion by Rachel Held Evans, Special to CNN.

By Kevin Jesmer on Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 | No Comments

Why millennials are leaving the church. Opinion by Rachel Held Evans, Special to CNN. 7-27-14 Link to original article (CNN) – At 32, I barely qualify as a millennial. I wrote my first essay with a pen and paper, but by the time I graduated from college, I owned a cell phone and used Google as […]

A prayer for those wish to be better parents….

By Kevin Jesmer on Tuesday, July 1st, 2014 | No Comments

A prayer for those wish to be better parents….. Lord, heavenly Father, thank you for being our truly wise counselor and friend. You help counsel us and shepherd us with you infinite grace, mercy and wisdom. You show us things; you love us unconditionally; you hope in us; you equip us for life; you nurture […]

PARENTS – WE CAN’T SAVE OUR KIDS. Jamie Ivey June 12, 2014

By Kevin Jesmer on Sunday, June 22nd, 2014 | No Comments

PARENTS – WE CAN’T SAVE OUR KIDS. Jamie Ivey June 12, 2014 Link to original article http://www.vergenetwork.org/2014/06/12/parents-we-cant-save-our-kids/?mc_cid=d92ad9c473&mc_eid=c03bc08a7c I grew up scared into saying a prayer of salvation. I definitely didn’t want to go to hell, so I accepted an invitation to follow Jesus instead. I mean, who wouldn’t choose that? I was a part of […]

6-9-14. Job 1:1-22. No Matter What Happens-May The Name Of The Lord Be Praised –my devotional

By Kevin Jesmer on Tuesday, June 10th, 2014 | No Comments

6-9-14. Job 1:1-22. No Matter What Happens-May The Name Of The Lord Be Praised –my devotional Job 1:1-22 6-9-14 Key Verse: 1:21 Kevin E. Jesmer “and said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be […]

3 STEPS TO RAISING DISCIPLES. (raising your kids as disciples) Matt Blackwell April 21, 2014

By Kevin Jesmer on Thursday, April 24th, 2014 | No Comments

3 STEPS TO RAISING DISCIPLES. Matt Blackwell April 21, 2014 Link to original article As a parent, God has entrusted you with a tremendous privilege and responsibility. The Bible speaks frequently to parents offering encouragement, wisdom and instruction. Before Shannon and I had kids I remember having a conversation about how we would be different than our […]

What Happens when Parents and Kids see Youth Group as Simply an Elective? by Benjamin Kerns

By Kevin Jesmer on Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 | No Comments

What Happens when Parents and Kids see Youth Group as Simply an Elective? by Benjamin Kerns 4-16-14 Link to original article For the past few years, it has been obvious that the culture in which we do ministry has fundamentally changed. I know that pop culture continues to devolve into twerkfests on MTV, but that […]

2-14-14. Katy Perry and Why Pastors’ Kids Fall Away. by Dale Hudson

By Kevin Jesmer on Sunday, February 16th, 2014 | No Comments

2-14-14. Katy Perry and Why Pastors’ Kids Fall Away. Dale Hudson For the original article, visit relevantchildrensministry.com. Katy Perry (center) and her parents. (Facebook) Katy Perry is currently the highest-profile pastor’s kid (PK) that has walked away from her faith. In a recent interview, she said she is no longer a Christian and doesn’t believe in heaven, hell or “an old man […]

ENGAGE! Your Child, Parenting Class. Focus – Ages 0 – 12 years

By Kevin Jesmer on Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014 | No Comments

ENGAGE! Your Child Parenting Class. Focus – Ages 0 – 12 years Sunday, January 19, 2014 – 6:00-8:00 pm at CCA Pastor Steve will be focusing on the foundations and goals of parenting. Before we can answer any of the “how to” questions of parenting it is critical to understand the biblical reason and foundation for parenting. During our […]

5 Ways to Teach Your Children to Hate the Ministry- Ed Stetzer 1-5-2014

By Kevin Jesmer on Saturday, January 18th, 2014 | No Comments

5 Ways to Teach Your Children to Hate the Ministry- Ed Stetzer Pastors’ kids are prone to hate the ministry. Why? How can it be avoided? | Ed Stetzer Link to original article To put it bluntly, a lot of pastors’ children hate the ministry. My team interviewed 20 pastors’ kids who are adults now. They […]

11-25-13. 1 Kings 1:1-27. BE ALERT AND OBEY GOD – my devotional

By Kevin Jesmer on Monday, November 25th, 2013 | No Comments

11-25-13. 1 Kings 1:1-27. BE ALERT AND OBEY GOD – my devotional 1 Kings 1:1-27 […]

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