Childrens Ministry

Dec 30, 2009

166 Hours

Tina Schramme

Check out these findings from a recent survey by John Trent.  He interviewed several hundred parents with small children who attend a large church: Parents were asked, “Do you think it’s important to pass down your faith to your children?”  As you might expect, more ... More »

Dec 23, 2009

Independence

Tina Schramme

I told my daughter to be resourceful today.  She was trying to solve a small problem, and I wanted her to know that she could figure it out without me telling her what to do.  I value resourcefulness.  I want my kids to be able to find the answers when they need them.  I want ... More »

Dec 17, 2009

What is a manger?

Tina Schramme

My husband teaches Construction Technology at Ben Barber here in Mansfield.  For those of you who don’t know, Ben Barber is a career and technology high school that all students in Mansfield can attend.  It’s really cool, but I tell you all of that to explain that my husband ... More »

Dec 10, 2009

Santa and Christmas

Tina Schramme

Many parents have asked me lately how to mesh the idea of Santa with the birth of Jesus as the reason for Christmas.  While I feel like there is no exact right answer, I do have some suggestions that may help you as parents make an informed decision for your family. Question:  Am I ... More »