The Thing I Don’t Like About God

The Thing I Don’t Like About God

I know a guy, a pretty young guy, who is battling cancer. And the cancer is winning. I know a lot of people who have battled cancer, but something is different about this one particular guy I know, even though I can't explain what it is. I don't even really know him...

Volunteer Involvement Process and Resources for Student Ministry

Volunteer Involvement Process and Resources for Student Ministry

Volunteers are the backbone of our student ministry. Without them, I'd be dead in the water. Their time investment, passions, gifts, and heart for students make it all work. In a student ministry of any size, a team of volunteers who love Jesus and love teens is the...

5 Elements of a Great Team Meeting

5 Elements of a Great Team Meeting

If you're in a leadership role of any kind, ministry or otherwise, you will lead a meeting at some point (or at least help to lead one). Here are 5 simple, really important things you can do to make your meetings fun, successful and productive for your team: 1. Start...

about jimmy

Jimmy McLoud is the Lead Pastor of First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio. His passion – and the vision of First Christian – is to share the good news that Jesus is for all people by helping them find hope, experience community, and live with purpose. He also serves on the Board of Directors for The Solomon Foundation and on the Advisory Team for The Unstuck Group. Jimmy and his wife, Ashley, live in North Canton with their four kids: Braylon, Carter, Ellie, and Grace. To connect with Jimmy, find him on social media (@jimmymcloud) or visit jimmymcloud.com.