tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26745252.post8098096832657065795..comments2023-11-02T06:25:41.882-07:00Comments on Simply Kurt: Thinking About ParentsKurt Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07460942000436848181noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26745252.post-40155343452252760232014-09-08T18:54:51.753-07:002014-09-08T18:54:51.753-07:00What i don't realize is actuqlly how you are n...What i don't realize is actuqlly how you are noot <br />really much more smartly-preferred than you may be right now.<br />You're so intelligent. You know therefore significantly <br />relating tto this subject, made me for my part consider it <br />from numerous varied angles. Its like men aand women aren't fascinated until <br />it's one thing to accomplish with Lady gaga! Your own stuffs excellent.<br />Allways handle it up!<br /><br />Also visit my website: <a href="http://blog.shopyzen.com/forum/profile.php?id=225229" rel="nofollow">m88</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26745252.post-43061655588064422792008-10-12T11:10:00.000-07:002008-10-12T11:10:00.000-07:00I'm walking through the general session trying so ...I'm walking through the general session trying so hard to enjoy the spirit filled messages on the stage but my worry for the hearing loss of the small children in the room is overwhelming. PARENTS OUR CHILDREN'S HEARING IS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE. I SPEND MY WEEK EVALUATING BRAIN INJURIES AND LEARNING DISABILITIES IN YOUNG CHILDREN. PLEASE PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN'S HEARING. THE DECIBLES IN THE GENERAL SESSIONS ARE TOO HIGH AND IS LIKELY TO CAUSE SEVERE HEARING LOSS. YOU ARE NOT LIKELY TO PERCEIVE THE DAMAGE CAUSED UNTIL THEY ARE IN A FORMAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. PLEASE GO TO WEBMD.COM AND STUDY HEARING LOSS. YOU WILL SEE THAT IT TAKES 12 MINUTES OF EXPOSURE TO 100 DECIBLES OR 9 SECONDS OF EXPOSURE TO 120 DECIBLES TO CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE. <BR/><BR/>DR. JO <BR/>PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGIST <BR/>LAS VEGAS, NEVADAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26745252.post-66675118347233988342008-09-22T21:05:00.000-07:002008-09-22T21:05:00.000-07:00Pastor Matthew,Letting parents have a voice is pro...Pastor Matthew,<BR/>Letting parents have a voice is probably as much theoretical and philosophical as it is tangible. We encourage parental feedback, we have an "open door" policy that allows parents to come sit in our programs unannounced etc.<BR/><BR/>I want parents to know that we value their input, we want to be held accountable etc. That's how I define letting parents have a voice in our setting.Kurt Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07460942000436848181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26745252.post-11027307369840146272008-09-22T18:06:00.000-07:002008-09-22T18:06:00.000-07:00Could you expand on the idea of ways you let paren...Could you expand on the idea of ways you let parents have a voice in your ministry? <BR/>Help Please!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26745252.post-45101664005959022762008-09-18T14:09:00.000-07:002008-09-18T14:09:00.000-07:00aaron,a simple, "I've never raised junior highers,...aaron,<BR/>a simple, "I've never raised junior highers, so I know my perspective is limited...." is a great start.<BR/><BR/>followed by a, "...but I do spend a ton of time with students and families and here's what I've learned..."<BR/><BR/>Too often young leaders try to compensate for their youth by playing the role of "expert" etc. and playing the "I'm young, cool and in touch" card. Instead, just concede that you haven't raised kids but that you feel called to this age group and want to do whatever you can to help families.Kurt Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07460942000436848181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26745252.post-8804317049251606732008-09-18T06:17:00.000-07:002008-09-18T06:17:00.000-07:00Gotta admit, even though I don't have kids, being ...Gotta admit, even though I don't have kids, being old does seem to help. Certainly talking with them, especially listening, and being interested in their kids seems to make a difference. Reassurance and someone who cares seems to work!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14449065461948666952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26745252.post-54948899541032214582008-09-18T05:19:00.000-07:002008-09-18T05:19:00.000-07:00how do those of us without jr. high children get p...how do those of us without jr. high children get past the 2nd little tidbit. <BR/><BR/>I've been working at my church since I was 20. While I'm only 24 now, its like parents can't get past the fact that I'm so young, and its really hindering the youth ministry. Its like no matter what I do, I'm always seen as too young to be capable of my position.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26745252.post-22646747518396305792008-09-17T18:45:00.000-07:002008-09-17T18:45:00.000-07:00Call me crazy, but i think that translates well fo...Call me crazy, but i think that translates well for children's ministry too. Maybe a different book choice, but other than that..... If you get a chance, please say hello to the wonderful and talented Bethany from The (capital T) texas Windovers.Stacey Windoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943806915624470943noreply@blogger.com