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children's ministry cartoons

How Do You Find a Volunteer?

Cartoon of a man with a chokehold on another. The man says, "I found someone to help me with the fourth graders."

If you serve any time in children’s ministry or a nonprofit, you will inevitably hear someone ask, “How do you find a volunteer?”

I love it when someone finds a new volunteer. You can smell the anxiety as they wonder if the children will eat them alive. Relax! That never happens… at least, it never literally happens.

I remember feeling that anxiety. Today I realize it wasn’t as much about the kids as it was about trying something new. Yes, I felt awkward and unprepared when I began teaching in Sunday school. But today, I see stepping out of my comfort zone was worth it.

Are you afraid of trying something new that will stretch you? Accept the uncomfortable feelings and do it anyway. You’ll be glad you did.

I drew this cartoon for Kidzmatter Magazine.

Editor’s Note: I originally published this blog on October 6, 2015. I revamped and updated it for timeliness and comprehensiveness.

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relationship cartoons

Cartoon: She Loves Chocolates

Cartoon of someone throwing Valentine chocolates at a man

Cartoon of a man talking to another while a box of Valentine chocolates hurls towards them. The man says, “When she sees my Valentine gift to her, she’ll forget our fight. She can’t resist chocolate!”

I can’t recall this actually happening to me, though I probably deserved it more than once. I am thankful for my valentine of twenty-six years. I promise not to start a fight today, or in the near future… if I can help it!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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children cartoons

Cartoon: Angry Old Birds

Cartoon of a boy and grandfather watching TV

Cartoon of a boy watching television with his grandfather. The boy says, “I bet you would be a happier person if you watched more cartoons.”

I’m a news junkie, but I have to watch myself. If I’m not too careful, I can get a bad attitude quickly. Let’s face it, TV news loves to find all the “Man bites dog” stories. When things get bad, I have to find a channel with some animated cartoons, and fast!

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children's ministry cartoons

Cartoon: Raise Your Hands

Cartoon of two boys in church

Cartoon of two boys at church. One has his hands up. The other says, “We don’t do that at this church. Someone is going to think you’re being robbed.”

I drew this cartoon for K! Magazine.

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Exodus

Cartoon: Let My People Go

Cartoon of Moses confronting Pharaoh

Cartoon of Moses and Pharaoh. Moses says, “The Lord says, ‘Let my people go!’ It will be good for your business.”

Pharaoh could have saved a lot of trouble by just letting the Israelites go. His ROI (Return on Investment) could not have been very good that year. Some people live and learn. Other tyrants don’t.