In this episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Network podcast, host Ric Shields interviews Leonard and Theresa Mares, who have been serving in the children's ministry at Thrive Church in Colorado for 27 years. The couple discusses their journey into children's ministry, the challenges they faced, and the importance of nurturing children's spiritual lives. They also share their personal story of losing their two adult sons and how they continued in children's ministry despite their grief. Leonard emphasizes the importance of reaching children to save families and encourages listeners to love and pour into the lives of children.
In this episode of the DoorWays® Ministry Network podcast, host Ric Shields interviews Leonard and Theresa Mares, who have been serving in the children's ministry at Thrive Church in Colorado for 27 years. The couple discusses their journey into children's ministry, the challenges they faced, and the importance of nurturing children's spiritual lives. They also share their personal story of losing their two adult sons and how they continued in children's ministry despite their grief. Leonard emphasizes the importance of reaching children to save families and encourages listeners to love and pour into the lives of children.