by Dan Pyke | Nov 7, 2025 | Leadership Development, Ministry Tools
Last month I took part in an Assistant Instructor Workshop for Taekwondo, and one of the biggest takeaways wasn’t about kicking or form—it was about planning for emergencies. As ministry leaders, we spend so much time caring for others that we sometimes forget to plan...
by Dan Pyke | Jul 20, 2022 | Camp Ministry, Joining God, Leadership Development, Next Generation, Uncategorized
Last week, my family spent the week at Camp Tulakadik where I was the camp pastor. Like many pastors and other Christian leaders, I have been significantly impacted by my own camp experiences, and I’m grateful to support the work of my local camp and promote the... by Renee Embree | Sep 10, 2015 | Next Generation
One of the most common questions I get is how do I select the right curriculum for my children’s ministry or youth ministry?There are a plethora of options for curriculum, materials and video series and more all the time. Do a search for children’s curriculum or youth... by Renee Embree | Apr 9, 2015 | Next Generation, Uncategorized
When I was growing up, and while my family lived in Ottawa, we lived on a Crescent. It was wonderful. It meant we had endless games of road hockey, hide-and-seek, sardines, baseball, rollerblading… Whoever spotted a car coming first would shout as loudly as they could... by Renee Embree | Feb 12, 2015 | Next Generation
Yesterday, I had the privilege of hosting a panel that was asking the question, what role do children and youth play in the renewal of our churches. It will become available online and I’ll add the link. It was part of the Simpson Lectures on church renewal. I...
