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
Leader Resources Read in 7 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
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
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
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Sacrifices You Shouldn’t Make for a New Curriculum Looking for a new children’s ministry curriculum? Here are seven sacrifices you should never make. Experts who’ve studied how change plays out in organizations—including churches—warn that when you change too… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins It’s Time to Talk About Race in Children’s Ministry: Webinar and Resources The conversation on race and children’s ministry is just beginning. Before you dive into these resources, watch this previously recorded “Time to Talk About Race in Children’s Ministry” Webinar below.… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Reasons It’s Important to Communicate With Others Can we talk? Maybe a cat’s got your tongue, but we’re here to help. Here are three reasons it’s important to communicate with others! 1. It’s important to communicate with… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Overwhelmed? Pulled in 1,000 Directions? Here’s Help. Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel like you’re being pulled in 1,000 directions? Here’s some helpful advice from a children’s pastor who’s been there. You’ve got lessons to prep. Your… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Ideas for Raising Kid Leaders in Your Children’s Ministry Are you raising leaders in your children’s ministry? Most formal leadership training doesn’t even begin before the age of 25, when corporations provide staff with assessments, coaching, and training. Helping… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 4 Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks for Your Children’s Ministry Spring has sprung! Have you started your spring cleaning yet? Spring is here! It’s time for a change and for organization. What’s better than a good spring cleaning? Whether it’s… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Getting Your Church to Show More Support of Your Children’s Ministry Money isn’t everything, but support is! Here’s how to earn more support for your children’s ministry. Unless your church supports your program enthusiastically, how will you support the spiritual lives… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 4 Quick and Easy Tips to Control Your Inner Control Freak If you secretly — or not so secretly — believe no one can do a job as well as you, you may be a control freak. Taking over other people’s… Read More
