Children's Ministry

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Have we gone too far by nurturing a"feel-good," entitlement-based mentality for kids today?

Discover how to motivate and encourage 10 of the most difficult volunteer personalities.

Don't be caught by surprise. Address these potential hurdles early so your ministry can grow!

Children's Ministry Magazine now has a digital edition!

Have we gone too far?

Leading challenging volunteers

Don't let 'em catch you by surprise

Children's Ministry Magazine Digital Edition

Today's Headlines

Carousels Deliver Fair Share of “Riding” Injuries

Research shows 20 kids are treated in emergency rooms everyday due to amusement park injuries. Coasters account for 10 percent of the injuries, bumper cars account for 4 percent, and carousels account for 20.9 percent.[continue]

Low-Tech Toys are Better for Young Kids

Some experts are warning that too much tech time can be harmful to little kids. One study finds that excessive use of touchscreen devices can hamper a child’s development.[continue]

New Muppet on 'Sesame Street' has Dad Behind Bars

As a part of their Little Children, Big Challenges: Incarceration program, Sesame Street has introduced a new Muppet. Alex is a young boy Muppet whose father is in prison.[continue]

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20 Worst Excuses for Not Volunteering
June 14, 2013 by David Jennings | 2 Comments

One of the top problems we hear from children’s ministers is not being able to find volunteers. It seems that everyone has a reason for why they can’t help, and the excuses aren’t always that good. Here are the 20 ...
Attend Multiple Churches–At Your Peril
June 12, 2013 by Thom Schultz | 0 Comments

Dwindling church attendance has another wrinkle. A growing number of people who do attend are spreading their attendance among multiple churches.
4 Ways to Control Your Inner Control Freak
June 6, 2013 by Christine Yount Jones | 1 Comments

If you secretly--or not so secretly--believe no one can do a job as well as you, you're a control freak.
Transformation Happens at KidMin
May 28, 2013 by KidMin Blog | 0 Comments

Hear from some of last year's conference guests and their renewing experiences at KidMin.