One of the most effective ways to combat the cultural mind-set of "me first" is by modeling a life of service. Serving can happen in the small ways we interact with one another, by putting the needs of others ahead of ourselves, and by being God’s hands extended to those around us. This article presents four practical ways to help our kids develop a mind-set of servanthood.

The hours kids spend in school are 40 times more than the hours they spend in church during each school year. Seventy-five percent of the kids in your town or community will never benefit from what you do inside your church, because they don’t attend your church. To effectively impact the children of your community and their schools, you must go to them. This article offers six tips that will make an impact in your local elementary school.