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By: Tammy Jones

Tammy Jones — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:23:23 +0000

I have really enjoyed reading your comments. I was encouraged to learn that others have had the same experience. I pray that we will all find God’s path and serve Him faithfully.
Serving Him and loving it!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:30:43 +0000

This is a great post. I was truly touched by your story. Thanks.

By: Wendy Douglas

Wendy Douglas — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:40:36 +0000

This post really touched my heart as I was that little girl. I grew up playing “teacher” and up until I was a senior in high school I knew that is what I was called to do. Then I veered from the path a bit coming back to it periodically to work at daycares/preschools, but always running away from it eventually. Then 2 years ago I started volunteering in children’s ministry and stopped running.
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By: Commander Bill Gunter

Commander Bill Gunter — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:07:23 +0000

Here’s a shocker for ya’…

Many years ago I was asked by a pastor that was assigned to guide me, where I felt led to serve. My answer, with children and youth. I was young then, in my late teens, early 20′s. His response…

I’d probably grow out of it. :-O

Well, about 30 years later…. I haven’t

Though I ended up in a secular FT job, I’ve always served with kids and youth and I have no desire to be a senior pastor. I obviously did not grow out of it and don’t think I will.
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By: Wayne Stocks

Wayne Stocks — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:44:02 +0000

I find the whole discussion of God’s path really fascinating. I always loved kids, wanted to be a father, and enjoyed hanging out with kids. I’m not sure how that led to being an accountant , but even in my BC years (before Christ), I often wondered if I should have been a teacher. God called me, and I finally accepted Christ when I was 30 years old. It didn’t take him long to match up my new found love for Christ with my long standing love for kids. I ended up working with two years old pretty quickly then on to older kids. He through in a couple year break from it thereafter just to help me understand how important children’s ministry was to my own spiritual journey. I haven’t looked back since. Thanks for sharing this article Tammy, and we’re so glad to have you as a regular contributor here on Kidmin1124.com!
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By: Wayne Stocks

Wayne Stocks — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:39:07 +0000

Bill,

I couldn’t agree more. The one that gets me even more than that is when people ask Children’s and Youth Pastors when they intend to graduate up to the adult service as if ministering to kids is a “waste of time.” It’s one thing when non-Christians take that attitude (I can almost understand that), but when brothers and sisters in Christ take that attitude which minimizes the importance of kids, I’m always shocked!
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By: amy dolan

amy dolan — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:17:38 +0000

great post! i have a similar story – i majored in elementary education during college, and during my junior year had an incredible opportunity to write curriculum for my church. it was during that time that i realized my heart’s desire was to teach children about god, and the bible – rather than math and reading. but, i was already a junior in college! so i finished in the education program (even completed student teaching) and then went to work full time in children’s ministry. i never expected, or planned for this path – but now, can’t imagine anything different or better.

thanks for sharing your story!
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By: Commander Bill Gunter

Commander Bill Gunter — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:03:13 +0000

It is amazing that people, those who know God and especially those who do not, can see parts of our lives as a “waste of time” when God had greater plans then we could ever have imagined and those times people see as “waste” are the times that prepare us for His purpose. I’m glad you followed that path and I know you are doing great things for God with the preparation He gave you.
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