The Legacy of Hugh Hefner
A couple of weeks ago, Hugh Hefner, the man who built the Playboy empire, passed away at age 91. There was much debate about what kind of...
Welcome to RBC, Anna!
For those of you who don't know me, my name is Anna Buettner and I came on staff at Riviera last month as the new youth intern. I wanted...
Spiritual Armor
One of my favorite Bible passages of all time is Ephesians 6:10-20. Yes, probably because it sounds so superheroic - and I’m all about...
Snacking On Purpose
Eating, especially snacking, is deeply ingrained in the American culture. It's also a part of church culture. Rarely is there a social or...
Children's Ministry Isn't Just About Children
Perhaps the most well-known verse about raising children comes from the book of Proverbs: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even...
Free Will and the Sovereignty of God
"Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been...
A History of Christian Education
A History of Christian Education (1993) by James E. Reed and Ronnie Prevost was required reading for my Foundations of Christian...
A Sunday School Model for Classroom Management
Over the course of years of training and experience, I have come to a conclusion about teaching. One of the most important things -- and...
Music and Teamwork
Every musician knows this story: The director passes out a new piece. The musicians assemble their instruments. The baton goes up, the...
Involving the WHOLE Church in Children's Ministry: The Ladder Model
As the director of Riviera Baptist Church's Children’s Ministry, I am tasked with finding volunteers that are able to help with the...
