by Adriana Howard | Oct 9, 2018 | Elementary, Move Them Out, Move Them Out, Students
Halloween is on the way, and as we all know, this particular holiday is kind of a grab bag of emotions and reactions. Well, it’s also a grab bag of candy and spider rings, but that’s another story. For some of us, Halloween compels us to feel a certain way or react a...
by Guest Writer | Apr 23, 2018 | Move Them Out, Students
Imagine you have a bucket. Every time you try to fill the bucket, 85% of the water leaks out instantly, and you’re left with a measly 15%. I’m guessing that you probably won’t attempt to fill that bucket more than once or twice before you either fix the bucket or get...
by Guest Writer | Jun 5, 2017 | Be Present, Create A Safe Place, Elementary, Move Them Out
There it is—the blank stare. If you lead a 5th grade small group, you know what I’m talking about. It’s the moment when you ask a question, and no one in the group says a word. 5th grade can be one of the hardest grades to lead. After 5 years of elementary school...
by Guest Writer | Aug 1, 2016 | Create A Safe Place, Move Them Out, Students
Every time I fly, there are some processes I can count on. Security is part of the flying experience, and it’s necessary for making travel the safest experience for everyone involved. I come prepared with shoes that are easy to slip on and off. I don’t wear a...
by Guest Writer | Jan 20, 2016 | Move Them Out, Partner with Parents, Students
About 7 years ago, my son started his first year in the middle school ministry. I remember receiving emails from his small group leader with quick updates on their group events. This communication was awesome! I was then pleasantly surprised at getting emails with...
by Steph Whitacre | Dec 21, 2015 | Create A Safe Place, Move Them Out, Students
In my last post Gossip, iPhones, and Other Distractions, I shared about the mental wanderings of middle school girls. At the end of the post, I mentioned that bribery can be an effective way to steer dialogue in the direction you desire. I negotiated with my small...
