Leader Resources Read in 6 mins How to Design Cool Kid Places for Your Children’s Ministry Make the most of what you’ve got — whether it’s a little or a lot — by designing an irresistible, kid-centered environment. In the beginning, God set the standard. He… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Debunking the Dropout Myth How do we stop kids from becoming church dropouts? First, we need to debunk the myth. “So tell me,” I asked, “why do you want to move your church toward… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Why “Closet” Sins Will Shut Your Ministry Down Are you hiding something so big that it could destroy your life, your family, and even your ministry? Here’s how to overcome the sins that could ruin your ministry. Charges… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Join This Must-Watch Discussion About Race in Children’s Ministry! Don’t miss this ministry-changing discussion about race led by People of Color who are kidmin experts. It’s Time To Talk About Race: See This Must-Watch Discussion About Race in Children’s… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Traditioned Innovation: The Future of Children’s Ministry Dale Hudson & Patty Smith are leaders focused on innovation who are reinventing the future of children’s ministry. Listen in on their conversation. Children’s Ministry Magazine asked two of children’s… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins When Spiritual Gifts Assessments Actually Get in the Way Does reliance on spiritual gifting assessments for volunteers hinder or help God’s call? Two experts weigh in. Spiritual gifting assessments have long been the go-to tool when it comes to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 10 mins 4 Amazing Boys Who Are Making a Global Impact Through Service There’s no shortage of news—that is, the good news about kids doing great things! Check out these amazing boys—and how their selfless acts can impact your ministry. Every day, all… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min The 4 Must-Haves When Writing Kidmin Curriculum We asked the curriculum writing pros over at Group Publishing what the keys are to writing outstanding kidmin lessons. Here’s what they said are four things critical aspects of writing… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 4 Quick Tips on How to Lead Your Ministry With Integrity Lead with integrity to win people’s hearts. A common complaint about leaders from staff members is that they don’t keep their word. In fact, a study by Brent Kallestad (reported… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 32 Public Relation Moves to Shout the Good News 32 simple public relations moves that’ll make your ministry shine. Why are there more than 122,000 public relations specialists in America? Because bad news travels fast and lingers longer, while… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins What Are Your Expectations? Here’s A Surprising Self-Test. 26 questions that’ll help you uncover the expectations that drive you, frustrate you, help you, and hinder you. You can’t sleep because you’re rehashing some emotional loose end connected to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 8 Super Simple Ways to Get Your Creative Juices Flowing Here are 8 super simple ways to get your creative juices flowing. If, as the author of Ecclesiastes says, there’s nothing new under the sun, why do other people seem… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Discover Your Blind Spots Before They Sabotage Your Ministry All leaders have them—quirks, foibles, biases, and weaknesses that they simply don’t see in themselves. These blind spots can sabotage even the most promising leaders if left unchecked. But how… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 7 Telltale Signs of a Healthy Children’s Ministry Staff Is your church staff healthy? Here are 7 telltale signs that you’re on the right track in developing a healthy ministry culture. It’s easy to spot a dysfunctional church staff… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 7 Tech Tips to Help Your Ministry’s Media Shine Bright Most of these 7 tech tips work with things you already own or use, and they’re practical, affordable, and doable. To say we’re surrounded by technology is an understatement; we’re… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins The Unique Challenges and Joys Women in Ministry Face Women have a unique set of challenges and joys when it comes to working in children’s ministry. Here’s how to help bridge the gap. *Names changed. While on the staff… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins How to Develop Your Love for the People in Your Life “Do everything in love” (1 Corinthians 16:14). A hallmark of your career leading volunteers is your love for people; it’s your job to let Jesus’ love rub off on everyone… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 1 min 5-Point Checklist for Your Upcoming Mother’s Day Service Mother’s Day is right around the corner and now is the time to make sure you’re ready for the big day. This 5-point checklist will help you cover all your… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Training Your Leaders: Children’s Minister’s Book Club Have your team recruited, trained, organized, and excited about all that God is going to do in the lives of children this year through a book club. Training Your Leaders:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins A Helpful Guide to Developing a Mission-Driven Children’s Ministry Follow this helpful guide to developing a mission-driven children’s ministry and give the volunteers in your ministry a new focus. Throughout the 20th century, psychologists, historians, and sociologists have sought… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Is the Sunday School Name Too Old-Fashioned for Children’s Ministry? Does the Sunday school name have negative connotations? Should you consider updating the name? Only if you update the program too. Image is everything — at least in the business… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
