Archive for • Kidology Coaching
• Coach’s Conundrum #9
Coach’s Conundrums This is a new series: my collection of pithy principles that need some explanation. The implementing of these conundrums could alter your paradigm for children’s ministry or influence the way you approach kids. Check out the other eight of the Coach’s Conundrums. #9. Do what you LOVE what you do Once you begin […]
• Coach’s Conundrum #8
Coach’s Conundrum (a series) This is a new series: my collection of pithy principles that need some explanation. The implementing of these conundrums could alter your paradigm for children’s ministry or influence the way you approach kids. (look at the Tab Coach’s Conundrums for the other seven) # 8. No Team Ever Wins When Each […]
• Small Bites, Bigger Meals?
Small Bites, Bigger Meal? It was the idea that appealed to me. So if you eat smaller bites, that would mean it would take longer to eat, right? So if endure smaller bites you might be able to eat more? How about eating less, more slowly, with smaller bites, more often? Does this eating model […]
• What is a Wingman?
What is a Wingman? I have images of Tonto when I think about a “wingman.” This is a word that is taken from military usage, particularly of pilots having another plane nearby that would give another set of eyes looking for the enemy and provide additional protection in time of need. This has prompted the […]
• Resolved: No Resolutions!
Resolved: No Resolutions! It seems our society places some emphasis on New Year’s resolutions! However, in my experience, most these idle plans are not well thought through and do not really last long into the New Year. I think of resolutions as temporary, not fixed, so we loose them when we get busy. I would […]
• Thirteen Effects of Christmas
Thirteen Effects of Christmas (If You Understand My Meaning) It has been my pleasure to work with you all. Sharon and I have seen many Christmases in our 44 years of marriage (An attraction, if you understand my meaning). However, we both agree that having eight grand children takes the holiday to another level. (An […]
• Crock-Pot Approach
The “Crock-Pot” Approach to Lesson Preparation As you may well know the proper way to use a crock-pot is to gather all the ingredients into the crock-pot and slowly cook it many hours. This is a great idea for a gourmet beef stew to greet you after work. There is something that happens with this […]
• Child-Friendly Office
Do You Have a Child-Friendly Office? So you have some children come to your office and what do they see? Would it be possible that you are person that is really into children and their world? Are there any classic toys, children’s books, puzzles, maybe even some of your favorite toys? (i.e., Star Wars, Beanie […]
• Life-Long Learning
Life-Long Learning One of the serious issues with years of formal education is the assumption that the only way to learn is in formal settings, like classrooms and lecture halls. We all know that we can learn a great deal from life and living. But after we spend years in academic environments, it is tempting […]
• Coach’s Conundrum #5
5. “You Have Not Taught, until They Have Learned!” This has become a paradox for any “would-be” teacher. Just because you formally teach anything does not mean that the student actually learns what was taught. If you are just talking, maybe no one is learning?
