Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 25 Simple and Effective Ways to Lift Your Spirit Quickly These 25 off-the-beaten-path ways to find encouragement are simple, but effective in quickly lifting your spirits. This thing we call “ministry.” It gives us the opportunity to use our gifts… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins What’s the Difference Between Speaking and Leading? “Pastor Bob” really knows how to captivate an audience while speaking. People say he’s a “great communicator.” And many people assume that Pastor Bob’s eloquence also means he’s a great… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 10 mins 5 Real-Life Situations That Left Ministers Dangerously Discouraged Discouragement, despair, and disillusionment — these children’s ministers have been to the brink…and survived. Here’s how you can, too. Some call it a dry spell. For others, it’s a low… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Top 20 Supply Closet Organization Tips for Children’s Ministry Whether the school year is coming up or spring is here, you may have some cleaning goals for your children’s ministry supply closet. But where do you begin? Perhaps your… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins The Many Hats of Ministers (and How to Share Them With Others) Children’s ministers wear many hats. Here are some of the different hats you may be wearing, and how to share these responsibilities with others on your team. “Just one more… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Why We Must Talk About Race in Our Children’s Ministries Here’s why we must start talking about race in children’s ministry. “Can I talk to you?” The volunteer gave me one of those you-need-to-talk-with-your-child looks. In a whisper, she said… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 5 Crucial Things Children’s Ministry Leaders Need Welcome to the world of children’s ministry! Whether you’re a new leader, or someone who has been shepherding kids and their families for years, it’s good to review the basics.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 8 Critical Principles Every Person in Leadership Should Know Much of learning seems to happen through trial and error, and that’s true of learning to be a leader. We know when something hasn’t gone well, but often we aren’t… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 5 Children’s Ministry Resolutions Worth Making This Year Overwhelmed by the thought of making resolutions? Here are 5 children’s ministry resolutions that are definitely worth making this new year! 5 Children’s Ministry Resolutions Worth Making As we step… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 14 Steps for Successfully Implementing Curriculum Is it time for a new curriculum? The great news is, an excellent curriculum that’ll benefit your ministry is out there—it’s just a matter of finding it! Here’s a primer… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 4 Ministry-Related Social Media Blunders to Avoid These 4 social media blunders could destroy your ministry—and your reputation. Do an online search for “social media blunders,” and you’ll find a slew of examples of major slip-ups, often… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Children’s Ministry Leaders The new year is upon us and it’s time to start making New Year’s resolutions. Maybe you’re planning to exercise more, eat healthier foods, or learn a new skill. Whatever… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 25 Ways to Refresh Yourself in Ministry Ministry Friends: God needs us to be refreshed, restored, refueled, and ready to minister to kids. Here are 25 ways to refill your cup. All of us in ministry—paid, unpaid,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 10 Blessings to Be Thankful for in Children’s Ministry Let’s face it. A children’s ministry leader counts a lot of blessings…and faces a lot of challenges. Perhaps, you’re having a hard time finding things to be thankful for this… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Top 20 Kidmin Supplies to Put on Your Christmas Wish List Maintaining your children’s ministry supplies costs money, but these days your budget may be tighter than ever. So why not use Christmas as a chance to collect donations? You may… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Worship Wonders: Teaching Kids to Worship in Children’s Church When we think of worship, we often think of singing praise songs to God. And the book of Psalms shows us that music can certainly be an act of worship!… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Children’s Church: How Is It Different Than Sunday School? There are two terms that often come up regarding children’s ministry programming: Sunday school and children’s church. But what are they? How do they differ? Well, that’s a complicated question… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 4 Warning Signs That You’re Close to Facing Ministry Burnout Are you on the brink of burnout? Here are four warning signs you can’t afford to ignore. It can happen to the best of us. Pressure and stress can consume… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 7 Ideas for Senior Pastors to Support Children’s Ministry Here’s why—and how—your senior pastor can become your strongest ministry supporter. It was the holiest of holy times in the life of the church: snack time during vacation Bible school.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Is Your Church the Friendliest Place in Town? If your church is the friendliest place in town, you’re the exception—according to exclusive research conducted by the childrensministry.com team. We asked more than 750 churched and non-churched people in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 12 “Snoop Trips” to Inspire Creativity in Your Children’s Ministry What can you learn from “snooping” in the business, retail, and amusement world that could refresh and inspire your children’s ministry team? Schedule one of our 12 Snoop Trips to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
