Why a New Blog about Spiritual Growth in Children?

Hi friends,

For some time, I've had people suggesting and requesting that I write a blog about children and their spiritual development. After nearly nine years of working with children, a degree in child development, and building an extensive background in Christian counseling, I've finally accepted this challenge!

I should say, I'm not a parent myself; but I think it would be wise to share some of my credentials. I've worked with all ages (from infants to teenagers). I was a paraprofessional for children with special needs at Northville Christian School for four years where I also monitored after-school child care and tutored children part time. I also spent two semesters working at the Schoolcraft College Children's Center. Later, I was a boys' counselor at Real Life Day Camp for three summers and have worked at Real Life Nursery School for the past six years. I also served as Dean of Men one summer at a Royal Family Kids' Camp and was a music leader there the year before. I have served on sectional, divisional, district, regional, and national staff in the Royal Rangers, and was part of writing their new curriculum in 2001. I was a youth pastor (Junior High and Senior High) at Fowlerville Freedom Center, A/G, for three years; and I've been pastoring young adults for the past two years.

I have been studying Christian Counseling, Inner Healing, and deliverance for the past seven years and have learned most of it all through personal application. Over the past several years, the Holy Spirit has been transforming my life by bringing many things from my past to light so they can be dealt with. The posts in this blog will flow from these experiences and the many examples I've developed over the years while working with children.

I look forward to sharing the little tidbits I've picked up over the years! Feel free to ask specific questions by e-mailing Art@SupernaturalBlogger.com.

Thanks,
--Art--