On July 20th, hundreds of people engaged in ministry with children will conference in Indianapolis, Indiana for what is hoped to be an opportunity to deepen our knowledge about the children that we serve. 
What are their spiritual, educational, and physical needs? 
What is our responsibility to our children? 
What impact has the current economic situation had on the youngest [...]

My “regular” readers have surely been aware of my absence for the last few weeks.  So, where have I been?  On quite the adventure!  During the week of July 14-18th, I spent time at the Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry on the Haley Farm in Clinton, Tennessee.  Imagine being in a place where you [...]

Last week I made one of many trips to Indianapolis, Indiana in preparation for FOCUS 2009 – the quadrennial conference those who work with children in our church communities.  Although several encounters during the trip stand out – including the presence of 200 bomb sniffing dogs and their trainers at the hotel where I was [...]