First thought) Emerging Parents Home page is here. I think the other link just takes you to the Children's Ministry discussion. Lots of interesting discussion and resources. And, do you know what else? If you're working in the area of Children's Ministry but you're from another generation or you're not a parent yet, you'll be hearing some of the voices of a new generation. Whatever generation you're serving, listening is important.
Second Thought) Vision is a funny thing: Some people can see the present through the eyes of the past and understand how events and choices have shaped today. They might say, "Don't go this way." People who see through microscopes see things that most people will never see and don't care. They know about invisible pathogens. Some people are really good at seeing where we are on the map today (the good and the bad). Some people see where we're going. Some people see all the wild things along the path, even if they're camoflaged. Some people know where each of the different trails will lead, which path to take and the most efficient or fastest way to get there. Different seers needed in different situations.
Take some time each month to check out Emerging Parents and put on their glasses for a few minutes. Take time to listen to the parents you work with.
Thought 3) As I'm reading the last chapter of Children Matter , if you are professional or a volunteer and you're at all frustrated working with church leadership, parents or volunteers, I think you'll find lots of wisdom in this chapter about strong leadership, service, and doing one without losing the other.
Somehow, these three thoughts are connected . . . I think . . .
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