http://www.bringthemin.com Bring Them In is a ministry dedicated to those in the Bus and Childrens Ministry of the local church. We love kids and want to help you and your church be successful in developing excellecence in every area of your childrens ministry. Thu, 15 May 2008 22:07:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Mix & Match Lessons The Bible This lesson is on The Bible and is given in a “mix and match” format so you can use what you need to customize the lesson for your needs. We’re giving you a number of different resources so you ... http://www.bringthemin.com/59/mix-match-lessons New! Tips for Teachers Simple suggestions and reminders to help anyone who teaches children do their best. Tips for Teachers 1.       Good Teachers Are Pressed for Time. -       There is always time to do what we think is important – All of us have time commitments ... http://www.bringthemin.com/58/tips-for-teachers 10 Things You'll Never Hear 1. "Hey! It's my turn to sit in the front pew!"2. "Pastor, I was so enthralled, I never even noticed your sermon went 25 minutes overtime." 3. "Personally I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf." 4. "I've decided to give our church the $500 a month I've ... http://www.bringthemin.com/57/10-things-youll-never-hear-in-church Ministry Tips & Ideas The Seven C’s of Success for the Children’s Worker You can do it—you can be a successful children’s worker no matter where you serve with kids. By Larry Hipps A successful children’s worker must be or have: 1.Called To be a true success ... http://www.bringthemin.com/56/ministry-tips-ideas-7-cs-of-success How to Start a Bus Ministry The basics of starting a bus/van outreach program in your church. How to Start a Bus or Van Ministry The best definition of a Bus Ministry is that it is a ... http://www.bringthemin.com/53/how-to-start-a-bus-ministry It's Easier Than You Think! Don't think you could you do your own Children's Church from scratch? Yes, you can! Here are the basics anyone can use to develop their own lessons. Doing a CC Program Most of us would love to open a box or binder ... http://www.bringthemin.com/52/putting-together-a-childrens-church-program A Great New Sport! A great new sport that many children’s workers are adopting is the sport of driving the Children’s Pastor Crazy. It’s loads of fun and seems to be catching on in almost every church. Here are some ideas to get you started if you’re not already involved in ... http://www.bringthemin.com/51/15-ways-to-drive-your-childrens-pastor-crazy Take a look at our Murphy's Law for Children's Ministry Workers. You will enjoy these all too true observations. Murphy's Law Murphy's Law for Children's Ministry Workers Murphy's Law cautions, "If anything can go wrong, it will." Those of us in the Children's Ministry know this to be true. Here are a few ... http://www.bringthemin.com/50/murphys-law-for-childrens-ministry-workers  Enjoy the heart warming and humorous stories of America's favorite Bus Director as he learns ministry lessons that only come from working with kids. Our latest story is entitled "Buster Rector's Big Promotion." Updated February 1, 2007. The Adventures of Buster Rector continues to be one of the most popular pages on ... http://www.bringthemin.com/49/the-adventures-of-buster-rector October 2005 marked 30 years that Dr. Larry Hipps has headed the Bring Them In Ministry. To find out about our history and ministry during those three decades, be sure to read “30 Years With BTI!” October, 2005 marked 30 years that Dr. Larry Hipps has headed up the Bring ... http://www.bringthemin.com/55/30-years-with-bring-them-in