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WEEK 2 – STRETCH YOUR OBEDIENCE 

In a chapel message at The Calvary Academy, the speaker emphasizes the importance of obedience, likening it to stretching a rubber band that strengthens through discomfort. Using Noah’s story as an example, he illustrates that true obedience requires trust, courage, and endurance, and encourages listeners to identify ways to stretch their obedience in daily life.

WEEK 1 – STRETCH YOUR FAITH

The message delivered at The Calvary Academy chapel introduces the series “Stretched, But Strong,” emphasizing faith through Abraham’s story. Participants engage in stretching exercises to symbolize faith growth. Key lessons highlight obeying God without knowing outcomes and stepping outside comfort zones to deepen faith. Weekly themes will further challenge spiritual growth.

STIR IT UP!

This is a student message that can be scaled to reach children or youth audiences. I recently preached this at The Calvary Academy weekly chapel. 🥣 STIR IT UP! I want to start by talking about something I really love—cereal. Now here’s a question for you: do you put the milk in first or the cerealContinueContinue reading “STIR IT UP!”

COMPONENTS​ OF MOMENTUM

BUILDING MOMENTUM: LESSONS FROM NEHEMIAH In my downtime, I enjoy playing Scrabble on my phone. How many different words can stem from a single root word is fascinating. Recently, while reading an article, the word “momentum” repeatedly caught my attention. I began to reflect on the components necessary to build and sustain momentum. Below areContinueContinue reading “COMPONENTS​ OF MOMENTUM”

RELEASE THE FLAMINGO’S FUNDRAISER

Release the Flamingos! This is a very exciting fundraiser that I stole from Lindsay Smith, a former student in our ministry. She led this successfully for several years; YES, my house was flocked! OBJECT: Move flamingos from house to house with a $20 (can change amount) donation from each house.  FLAMINGOS: This can be purchased at Orientaltrading.com or Dollartree.com and takesContinueContinue reading “RELEASE THE FLAMINGO’S FUNDRAISER”

DINNER & AUCTION

One of my favorite fundraisers was our annual “DINNER & AUCTION.” Of course, the chief element of any successful youth event is FOOD. Serve a basic meal for free to entice everyone in your church to stay for your fundraising event. Your goal with food is to get them there, not to make a profit;ContinueContinue reading “DINNER & AUCTION”

TANKS AND COMMANDERS

You will start this team and trust building exercise by splitting the group into groups of two. Students’ pair up and decide who will be a “TANK” and who will be a “COMMANDER.” The “TANK” puts on a blindfold. The “COMMANDER” stays with the “TANK” but only gives verbal directions so the “TANK” can find the sockContinueContinue reading “TANKS AND COMMANDERS”

LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF SOLOMON

A few years ago, the Jr. Quizzing curriculum was based on the book of Proverbs. Our church had launched a quiz team, so we thought we would try to get Rose, then our four-year-old involved in quizzing. We were working on the first verse of the year when Rose said, “Dad, Dad, I got it!”ContinueContinue reading “LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF SOLOMON”

THE POWER OF CREATIVITY

Abandon. Build A Reservoir. Collaboration. Done. Eliminate Excuses. Free Thinking. Glitter and Slime. Hang Out With Children. Invest. Just Do Something. Kiss. Listen. Money. These are just some of the many words and phrases used to describe creativity. In this post, I will give you 26 words to help define and understand creativity. A isContinueContinue reading “THE POWER OF CREATIVITY”