Dear ______: You make a good observation: my letters to you on the topic of children’s sermons have not said much about what to actually say to the kids. True enough. I’ve talked about taking Mr. Rogers as your role model, about not getting the grown-ups to laugh, and about not asking the kids a […]
Letters to a Young Pastor: The Children’s Sermon — This Is Not A Test
Dear ____: Yes, you are right: it is hard not to aim for a laugh during the children’s sermon — or to enjoy it big time when it happens. As you note, it may be the inevitable result of asking children questions up front. You don’t know what they’ll say. Though it is rarely publicly […]
Letters to a Young Pastor: The Children’s Sermon — Not a Laughing Matter
Dear ______: I’m glad to hear you got through your first “children’s sermon” all right. Whew! (The fact that this topic is so fraught for you might be something to think about when you are looking for a field education placement. We can chat about that later if you want to.) I am glad you […]
Letters to a Young Pastor: The Children’s Sermon — The Mr. Rogers Moment
Dear ______: Wow! I’ve never heard you ask for advice so urgently. I hope this reaches you in time to be helpful. As I understand it, you’ve been asked to preach a “children’s sermon” and you are totally freaked out. Don’t panic. Help is on the way. The Children’s Sermon I’ll confess: the idea of […]
Letters to a Young Pastor: “Forgive Us…As We Forgive”
Dear ______: Thanks for your sympathy: I find a verified case of “Influenza A” plus pneumonia can put a serious dent in my week. Or month perhaps. So just a quick note to say thanks and continue the conversation. Glad you looked ahead in the Lord’s Prayer to prepare yourself: the “modifiers” in the clause […]
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