Podcasts about Wess Stafford

Why The Least Of These Matter Most: Matthew 25:31-46 Dr. Wess Stafford

This week was our Compassion Sunday. We were honored to have Dr. Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International, be our guest speaker. He shared with us how Jesus valued the least among us, children, and why we should too.

Life is too short to live it without purpose. Wess Stafford has an amazing story and a challenging message for us all! Dr. Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International, is an internationally recognized advocate for children in poverty. Wess' life experiences have uniquely prepared him for this role. With earned undergraduate degrees from Moody Bible Institute, Biola University and a master's degree from Wheaton College, as well as a Ph.D. from Michigan State University, Wess often says, “Everything I really need to know to lead a multinational organization I learned from the poor, growing up in an African village.”  

Dr. Wess Stafford, Former president and CEO of Compassion International and an advocate for children shares his testimony and why he is an advocate for children in poverty.   As the son of missionaries to the Ivory Coast, Wess grew up as one of the village children cared for by a wise and loving African “extended family.” But his young heart was often broken as he watched his African friends die from the cruel ravages of poverty. Wess felt privileged to continue his parents' commitment to the poor through the ministry of Compassion International. Wess joined the staff of Compassion International in 1977 and worked with the ministry, both overseas and at headquarters. He served as President for 20 years. Wess is a veteran, having served four years in the U.S. Army as a linguist in military intelligence. He is also an avid outdoorsman and committed family man, living on a small ranch near Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife Donna who was a Compassion sponsor even before she met Wess. They have two daughters, Jenny and Katie — the two children in the world for whom Wess is the greatest advocate of all.

What is the heart of poverty and how can we confront it? In this episode, Pastors Chris and Matt are joined by Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International, who shares stories from his life and what led him to joining Compassion International. From experiencing both poverty and abundance, to becoming a bridge for people to providing relief to those in need, Wess helps us understand the heart of poverty and what we can do to confront it. Prepare yourself for an inspiring conversation that will motivate all of us to join together and release people from poverty in Jesus name! Episode Resources: - Unleash your leadership potential by following along with our Show Notes with discussion questions and Timeline below! https://bit.ly/GLP49ShowNotes . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Register for upcoming Regionals in 2024: https://www.growleader.com/regionals - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring - Access free church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive - Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@growleader - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader . . . .  Thank you to our partners! - Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader - StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader . . . . Timeline: 00:00 - Highlight 00:31 - Intro 02:48 - Wess Stafford 13:51 - Experiencing Poverty 23:03 - Experiencing Abundance 30:14 - Confronting Poverty 44:29 - Thank You, Partners!

How did a missionary's son become a man who changed the lives of millions of impoverished children?  If you ever felt a call of God to help the poor or care for the least and lonely, join Chris Brooks as he visits with Wess Stafford on Equipped! His story will impact your own life with compassion for the Gospel, too! EQUIPPERS - Our next EQUIPPER WEBINAR is February 1!  REGISTRATION DETAILS ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL INBOX.  Not an Equipper and want to attend?   Become an Equipper Today

Sunday, June 4, 2023 - Too Small To Ignore - DR. Wess Stafford

Standalone - The least of These - Wess Stafford

Dr. Wess Stafford speaks to the 101st International Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy during the International Children's Ministries presentation. Dr. Stafford is president emeritus of Compassion International and an internationally recognized advocate for children in poverty.   He earned undergraduate degrees from Moody Bible Institute and Biola University, a master's degree from Wheaton College, as well as a Ph.D. from Michigan State University. Even with all of these academic honors, Wess often says, “Everything I really need to know, I learned from the poor, growing up in an African village.”   As the son of missionaries to the Ivory Coast, Wess grew up as one of the village children cared for by a wise and loving African “extended family.” But his young heart was often broken as he watched his African friends die from the cruel ravages of poverty. Wess felt privileged to continue his parents' commitment to the poor through the ministry of Compassion International. He joined the staff of Compassion International in 1977 and worked with the ministry, both overseas and at its headquarters. He served as President for 20 years. Wess is a veteran, having served four years in the U.S. Army as a linguist in military intelligence.

When you see a child what happens in your soul? For Wess Stafford he knows that one moment, one word can launch them into greatness. So, Wess doesn't miss a chance to make a mark for Jesus in a child's heart.  Dr. Wess Stafford is President Emeritus of Compassion International, one of the world's largest Christian child development organizations, partnering with more than 60 denominations and 7,000 local churches and serving over 2 million children in 26 countries. Wess has worked both overseas and in leadership positions at ministry headquarters for four decades and served as President and CEO of Compassion International for 20 years.  Wess is an internationally recognized advocate for children in poverty, speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves.   He earned undergraduate degrees from Moody Bible Institute and Biola University, and a master's degree from Wheaton College, as well as a Ph.D. from Michigan State University.  The author of Too Small to Ignore: Why the Least of These Matters Most and Just a Minute: In the Heart of a Child, One Moment Can Last Forever. Get your copy of Just a Minute: In the Heart of a Child, One Moment ... Can Last Forever. https://www.amazon.com/Just-Minute-Heart-Moment-Forever/dp/0802409660

Throughout scripture, we see God's deep love for children and the incredible things he does through them. So how can we also take steps to love and care for "the least of these" well? Dr. Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International, shares how to respond when God moves you to action.

Dr. Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International son of missionaries to the Ivory Coast, Wess grew up as one of the village children cared for by a wise and loving African “extended family.” He earned undergraduate degrees from Moody Bible Institute, Biola University and a master's degree from Wheaton College, as well as a Ph.D. from Michigan State University. Wess is a veteran, having served four years in the U.S. Army as a linguist in military intelligence. Wess joined the staff of Compassion International in 1977 and worked with the ministry, both overseas and at headquarters. He served as President for 20 years. He is also an avid outdoorsman and committed family man, living on a small ranch near Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife Donna who was a Compassion sponsor even before she met Wess. They have two daughters, Jenny and Katie — the two children in the world for whom Wess is the greatest advocate of all. We are so honored to have this conversation with Dr. Stafford. We cover a lot of ground hearing from Wess about his upbringing in Africa and all the lessons he learned that structured his leadership in serving Compassion International and ultimately being its president for 20 years.  Check out Dr. Stafford's Books; "Just A Minute" and "Too Small To Ignore." To join Dr. Stafford in the battle against poverty visit www.compassion.com and support a child in need.  Questions and Comments, we would love to hear from you email us at thestoriedoutdoors@gmail.com  Music Written and Recorded by Brad Hill

Rebecca and long time friend and mentor Wess share about hope. This episode focuses on finding forgiveness and joy through God's hope. Guest Dr. Wess Stafford is President Emeritus of Compassion International and is an internationally recognized advocate for children in poverty. He is an avid outdoorsman and he and his wife, Donna, live on a small ranch near Colorado Springs, CO. They have two daughters, Jenny and Katie- the two children in the world for whom Wess is the greatest advocate of all.

Rebecca and long time friend and mentor Wess share about hope. This episode focuses on finding forgiveness and joy through God's hope. Guest Dr. Wess Stafford is President Emeritus of Compassion International and is an internationally recognized advocate for children in poverty. He is an avid outdoorsman and he and his wife, Donna, live on a small ranch near Colorado Springs, CO. They have two daughters, Jenny and Katie- the two children in the world for whom Wess is the greatest advocate of all.

Kids have so much to teach us! Their perspective is so pure and innocent, and in observing them we can learn how to be better humans. Join me as I share some of the lessons I have learned from children in my life. And here are the quotes I shared at the beginning of class :) “Children are the hands by which we take hold of heaven.” — Henry Ward Beecher, reverend and social activist “The soul is healed by being with children.” — Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Russian novelist and philosopher “Every child you encounter is a divine appointment.” — Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International “You can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance.” — Franklin P. Jones, American humorist “Children see magic because they look for it.” — Christopher Moore, writer “While we try to teach our children all about life, Our children teach us what life is all about.” — Angela Schwindt, home schooling mom “Pretty much all the honest truth telling there is in the world is done by children.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes, author and poet “Children seldom misquote. In fact, they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said.” — Author unknown “Don't worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” — Robert Fulghum, author “Children are a great comfort to us in our old age, and they help us reach it faster too.” — Author unknown “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” — Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist “A characteristic of the normal child is he doesn't act that way very often” — Author unknown “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” — Fred Rogers, television personality “I have found the best way to give advice to your children is to find out what they want and then advise them to do it.” — Harry S. Truman, 33rd President of the United States “The best inheritance a parent can give his children is a few minutes of his time each day.” — Orlando Aloysius Battista, Canadia-American chemist and author https://www.compassion.com/poverty/famous-quotes-about-children.htm "Children are not a distraction from more important work, they are the most important work." – C.S. Lewis

Special guest Dr. Wess Stafford shares about his life, and how he came to understand that "the least of these" matter most.

As the President Emeritus of COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL, Wess Stafford has a heart for caring for the children of the world. Dr. Jim Burns talks with...

When he was a boy, Wess Stafford endured extreme sexual, physical and emotional abuse. Fortunately, God delivered him from his distress.

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When you see a child what happens in your soul? For Wess Stafford he knows that one moment, one word can launch them into greatness. So, Wess doesn't miss a chance to make a mark for Jesus in a child's heart.  Dr. Wess Stafford is President Emeritus of Compassion International, one of the world's largest Christian child development organizations, partnering with more than 60 denominations and 7,000 local churches and serving over 2 million children in 26 countries. Wess has worked both overseas and in leadership positions at ministry headquarters for four decades and served as President and CEO of Compassion International for 20 years.  Wess is an internationally recognized advocate for children in poverty, speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves.   He earned undergraduate degrees from Moody Bible Institute and Biola University, and a master's degree from Wheaton College, as well as a Ph.D. from Michigan State University.  The author of Too Small to Ignore: Why the Least of These Matters Most and Just a Minute: In the Heart of a Child, One Moment Can Last Forever. Boots on the Ground:  Get your copy of Just a Minute: In the Heart of a Child, One Moment ... Can Last Forever. Get Your Copy Now! of Tell Them, What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Wess Stafford is the president emeritus of Compassion International, which serves nearly 2 million children in 26 countries. He joined […] The post Wess Stafford and the Most Important Work on the Planet appeared first on Child Discipleship.

Wess Stafford is the president emeritus of Compassion International, which serves nearly 2 million children in 26 countries. He joined Compassion in 1977, as... The post Wess Stafford and the Most Important Work on the Planet appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

In this episode, Stadia President Greg Nettle talks to Wess Stafford of Compassion International about the value of intentional mentoring.

In this final episode discussing Derek DelGaudio's In and Of Itself, Jonathan and Jeff talk about the difference between living to achieve something and living to be consistent, what it might mean to find deep satisfaction in life, and if living in the here-and-now and living an eternal kind of life are the same thing. They also talk about what shapes and makes us, and if stories and careful attention to the world, ourselves and what is true can transform and redeem our hurts and our failings. The conversation ranges over several related (and some unrelated) issues, using DelGaudio's magic show as a springboard, including discussions on the internet, big-tech's attention-grabbing algorithms, whether we can build a better internet, whether we could have avoided the current one, and whether our future AI overlords will be friendly or not (and if either option is that great). Finally, they discuss how we relate to and know the world in such limited ways. Conversation on the wonder of all that is experienced and not yet fully known and also the possibility of only being aware of radically local comedians also crops up during this episode. Show Notes: Derek DelGaudio's In and Of Itself: https://store.cineplex.com/Product/derek-delgaudios-in-of-itself On Evil by Terry Eagleton: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300171259/evil "Invictus" (poem) by William Ernest Henley: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/51642/invictus Movie: About Time: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/About_Time_(2013_film) Just a Minute by Wess Stafford: https://www.moodypublishers.com/just-a-minute/ Blankets by Craig Thompson: https://drawnandquarterly.com/blankets Becoming Dallas Willard by Gary W. Moon: https://www.ivpress.com/becoming-dallas-willard The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-divine-conspiracy-dallas-willard Movie: A Hidden Life: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Hidden_Life_(2019_film) Movie: The Two Popes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Two_Popes Middlemarch by George Eliot: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/145 Podcast Episode: Radiolab – The Heartbeat: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/segments/heartbeat Music: Theme Music: "What u Thinkin? (Instrumental)" by Wataboi on Pixabay Intermission Music: "Lazy Morning" by Tim Moor on Pixabay

An interview with Dr. Wess Stafford, president emeritus of Compassion International and author of Too Small to Ignore and Just a Minute. 

Join as Jedd interviews Wess Stafford, former President of Compassion International, drawing on wisdom earned over a lifetime as a champion for vulnerable children all over the world.

This episode is such a gift. Wess leads with vulnerability, passion, and truth. He has truly given his life for impoverished children. He grew up on the African Ivory Coast and lived and saw poverty every single day. Often mourning the loss of his best friends as a young boy trying to reconcile who gets to live and who will die. He saw the unimaginable on a daily basis. His upbringing perfectionly positioned him to lead and grow Compassion International over the course of decades. Today, he speaks and travels as the President Emeritus and will continue fighting for children until his last breath. His passion is infectious and he encourages us all to find the cause that brings us to tears. Child sponsorship is one of the greatest and most impactful opportunities in fighting poverty. Compassion International has 70,000 children they are already serving, waiting for a sponsor. Please join the gift of relationship with a child thousands of miles away and sponsor a child today. www.compassion.com

As the President Emeritus of COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL, Wess Stafford has a heart for caring for the children of the world. Dr. Jim Burns talks with...

When he was a boy, Wess Stafford endured extreme sexual, physical and emotional abuse. Fortunately, God delivered him from his distress.

On today's episode, Alan has a very rich discussion with Dr. Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International. Wess shares his story, the story of Compassion International, as well as valuable leadership lessons he's learned throughout his life. Wess often says, “Everything I really need to know to lead a multinational organization I learned from the poor, growing up in an African village.” About Wess: Dr. Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International, is an internationally recognized advocate for children in poverty. As the son of missionaries to the Ivory Coast, Wess grew up as one of the village children cared for by a wise and loving African “extended family.” But his young heart was often broken as he watched his African friends die from the cruel ravages of poverty. Wess felt privileged to continue his parents’ commitment to the poor through the ministry of Compassion International. Wess joined the staff of Compassion International in 1977 and worked with the ministry, both overseas and at headquarters. He served as President for 20 years. Wess is a veteran, having served four years in the U.S. Army as a linguist in military intelligence. Connect with Wess: Twitter: Wess_Stafford Books: https://amzn.to/2UxNfiw Compassion International  

Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International, joined Valerie Bell, CEO of Awana, for the latest episode of the Resilient […] The post Wess Stafford and Valerie Bell: Child Advocates, The “Dream of 2050,” and “Loving People to Jesus” appeared first on Child Discipleship.

Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International, joined Valerie Bell, CEO of Awana, for the latest episode of the Resilient Disciples Podcast! Along with... The post Wess Stafford and Valerie Bell: Child Advocates, The “Dream of 2050,” and “Loving People to Jesus” appeared first on Resilient Disciples.

Welcome to the 198th episode of the Joshua Gagnon Leadership Podcast!   If you enjoy listening to this podcast and it has helped you and your team in any way, please leave us a review on Apple Podcast or Stitcher or take the time to share it on social media. Do you have a question for Pastor Josh about leadership, ministry, or any other topic we've covered on the podcast so far? Submit your questions to info@joshuagagnon.com or @joshgagnon on Twitter and Pastor Josh might answer it on a future episode!   Pastor Josh on Instagram: www.instagram.com/pastorjoshgagnon Pastor Josh on Twitter: www.twitter.com/joshgagnon Send your leadership questions to info@joshuagagnon.com   Mentioned in this Episode:   Too Small to Ignore by Wess Stafford   Takeaways for Leaders:   The most powerful things you can say...   ...as a leader: “I see potential in you.”   ...as a parent: “I'm proud of you.”   ...as a spouse: “Thank you.”

Tools of Life is written and produced by Julie Ford of Julz of Life where we've been supporting parents and teens as they navigate the challenging richness of raising the next generation. This stage of life is full of our own "remember when" and "oh boy, here we go" moments that we can choose to either DREAD or RELISH. No stage of parenting should need to be endured. JOY is a choice and that's where we've started our continuing conversation: 7 Habits I've Adopted Since Choosing JOY! And the 4th of our habits is choosing ALL DAY everyday. Some call it course-correction – When I’m choosing fearful or judgmental thoughts, I can choose again. It's a simple but powerful process with some interesting twists. -------------------- On Tools of Life, we offer you something to ponder, something to practice, and something to play with. Here you go! Ponder: “Joy is a decision, a really brave one, about how you are going to respond to life.” — Wess Stafford. Practice: 3 steps - from Judgment Detox by Gabrielle Bernstein Notice (without further judgment). Forgive the limiting thought. Choose again. Choose a better feeling thought closer to love. Play with: When you're stuck in a fearful place or a limiting belief, you might want or need a deeper look at it. Look up Byron Katie’s THE WORK – and DO it – talk through it or WRITE it. Then SHARE it with a friend. It's very powerful for moving through blocks. -------------------- Resources: Judgment Detox by Gabrielle Bernstein. Grab a journal and check out this amazing book. She has a free Facebook reading group as well. Life changer! Don't just skim it… DO the work. You'll be grateful you did. Speaking of the work… Byron Katie's - "The Work." Linked here is an explanation from Byron herself. The short version is here: Question 1: Is it true? Question 2: Can you absolutely know it's true? Question 3: How do you react—what happens—when you believe that thought? Question 4: Who would you be without the thought? Turn the thought around! ------------------------------- About the "7 Habits I've Adopted Since Choosing JOY" series - After going through alife swamp, Julie learned a few lessons about climbing out of the muck and thriving. Each of these nuggets is a show in itself, so that's just what we're all about in this series! Buckle up for some perspective to help you get from "frustrated and frazzled" to "laughing and lovin it" faster. Tools of Life - where we bring enough levity and perspective to you on Friday that you love the weekend big time and make people wonder what on EARTH got into you by Monday. For more tools, contact Julie Ford at julie@julzoflife.com or follow Julz of Life at https://www.facebook.com/julzoflife/ Disclosure re: linked Amazon materials. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tools-of-life/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tools-of-life/support

Wesley Kenneth “Wess” Stafford (born June 26, 1949) is the former president and CEO of Compassion International and an advocate for children. Stafford is the author of two books, Too Small to Ignore and Just a Minute, and until August 2015 hosted the daily national radio short feature Speak Up With Compassion®. As a part of his position with Compassion, and his advocacy for children, Stafford is often invited to speak to audiences around the world. In 2008, Stafford was a guest of President George W. Bush and his wife Laura at a State Dinner. In 2009, Stafford spoke at the Willow Creek Association’s Global Leadership Summit alongside Bill Hybels, Henry Cloud, Patrick Lencioni, Tony Blair and Bono. In September 2013, Stafford retired from his position of President and CEO of Compassion International, giving that title to Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado. Wess currently serves as President Emeritus, continuing to travel and speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.

Right now we’re living in a world where us humans are the most stressed out we’ve ever been.Life is busy. Frantic. Overwhelming. Which means it’s even more important to create moments of joy in your everyday life. After all, it’s in the small everyday moments that we create the life.Soul words of the week…"Joy is a decision, a really brave one, about how you are going to respond to life.” - Wess Stafford See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Original Date: 2/7/19 Speaker: Wess Stafford (President Emeritus - Compassion International)

Wess Stafford February 10, 2019

Welcome to the 136th episode of the Joshua Gagnon Leadership Podcast! If you enjoy listening to this podcast and it has helped you and your team in any way, please leave us a review on Apple Podcast or Stitcher or take the time to share it on social media. Do you have a question for Pastor Josh about leadership, ministry, or any other topic we've covered on the podcast so far? Submit your questions to info@joshuagagnon.com or @joshgagnon on Twitter and Pastor Josh might answer it on a future episode! Thoughts from this episode: A lack of leadership is a lack of unity/honor. If your organization lacks honor and unity, it is easy to see. How do you honor your teams? Protect the vision and ensure your team is a unified front. A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards: https://www.amazon.com/Tale-three-Kings-Study-Brokenness/dp/0842369082/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1535400710&sr=8-1&keywords=a+tale+of+three+kings A lack of leadership is a lack of passion. It takes an 11 to build an 8. If you are not passionate about your role, then get out of the way so that someone that is passionate can be in that role. Interview with Wess Stafford: https://soundcloud.com/joshuagagnon/ep-115-interview-with-wess-stafford-from-compassion-international A lack of leadership is a lack of focus. What is the goal in each thing that you do? A lack of leadership is a lack of godliness. At the end of the day, if you are out of touch in your spiritual life, you are leading from an empty cup.

Wess Stafford understood the cruel effects of poverty from a very young, as he helped bury many of the friends he grew up with in a small town of Africa. On this episode, Wess shares his story and why he believes it is crucial we prioritize children in our ministry.

Welcome to the 115th episode of the Joshua Gagnon Leadership Podcast! If you enjoy listening to this podcast and it has helped you and your team in any way, please leave us a review on Apple Podcast or Stitcher or take the time to share it on social media. Do you have a question for Pastor Josh about leadership, ministry, or any other topic we've covered on the podcast so far? Submit your questions to info@joshuagagnon.com or @joshgagnon on Twitter and Pastor Josh might answer it on a future episode! On this episode we get the opportunity to talk with Dr. Wess Stafford, Founder and CEO of Compassion International. More about Wesley: https://www.compassion.com/executives/wess-stafford-executive-bio.htm Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com Too Small to Ignore: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Small-Ignore-Least-Matters/dp/1400073928 Just a Minute: https://www.amazon.com/Just-Minute-Heart-Moment-Forever/dp/1613750439

Wess Stafford shares about his childhood and how the Lord coordinated the trials of his life to allow him to lead Compassion International in the battle to defeat poverty.

Life is too short to live it without purpose. Wess Stafford has an amazing story and a challenging message for us all! Men and Women alike will appreciate this podcast. Listen and share this episode with someone you love! Compassion International  

Something Old:   Paper Moon (1973): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070510/?ref_=nv_sr_1   Top Gun (1986): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092099/?ref_=nv_sr_1   Something New:   Guardians of the Galaxy (2017): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3896198/?ref_=nv_sr_1   Josh's Proposal: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is the Sling Blade of super hero movies.   Skye's Proposal: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 serves as a parable for what happens when we make the mission of God more important than anything else.   A Candle in the Darkness, Wess Stafford: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2010/may/9.23.html   Something Borrowed: Songs! Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) Mr. Blue Sky.    Something Blew: Bridge of Spies (2015): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3682448/?ref_=nv_sr_1   Palette-Swap Ninja's: Princess Leia's Stolen Death Star Plans:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCapwOjRXqlFSvLCwEmSYkzQ  

Abby Burchfield (my sister) has proven her passion for children and their families with both personal enthusiasm and a professional education. She’s always ready to explain what children really need, and how to develop them holistically by faith. In this episode of Loud Leadership, Abby spoke to a group of children’s leaders and volunteers at Discovery Camp. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience and I know that it will help you today. LEADERS’ LEMONADE Innovative Ideas For When Ministry Gives You Lemons@abbyburchfield When ministry gives you lemons remember…“You build a children’s ministry by loving one child at a time.”- Pastor Tommy Burchfield “Jesus trusts us with His sons and daughters. That is the biggest honor and largest responsibility”- Pastor Rachel Burchfield Behind every child is a family. You are not just in children’s ministry, but in family ministry.You can only give what you have. Stay full privately and you’ll flow publicly.There is no such thing as a “Jr. Jesus.” Abby’s sugar stash to help sweeten things up…-Children’s Ministry .com [Website Reference]-The Action Bible [Comic Bible]-Talk Starters by Group [iTunes App]-Google Voice [Email, direct cell]-“Too Small to Ignore” by Dr. Wess Stafford. [Book]-Science Experiments: Steve Spangler [Object Lessons]-Oops paint section [Home Depot// Lowes]   Innovative Ideas for that moment when…“There’s a kid in front of me, what do I do?!”-Connect before communicating [Connect with eyes; Connect with topic]-Add rhythms to reinforce [Rules, Instructions, Verses]-Invisible Bubbles [Ageless trick of the trade]-High Fives and Hugs [Even if they don’t like it, they need it]-Explain what they can do, not just what they can’t. [Choices build confidence]

Dr. Wess Stafford

The President of Compassion International, Wess Stafford, tells a very personal and painful story of childhood abuse and subsequent forgiveness, freeing him to be an advocate for children.

The President of Compassion International, Wess Stafford, tells a very personal and painful story of childhood abuse and subsequent forgiveness, freeing him to be an advocate for children.