13 Ways to Make Your Children’s Ministry Kid Approved
In one church’s effort to make their programs “kid-targeted” and “kid-inspired,” they learned these things along the way. We create environments that stir kids’ hunger for God’s Word by giving…
Leadership
While being a children’s ministry leader is incredibly rewarding, there can be days that leave you feeling alone. Who else understands the struggle of firing a difficult volunteer? Who else could imagine the challenge of getting team members to attend training? Not to mention the struggle of producing weekly programs and monthly events on a shoestring budget.
But we have some great news: You are not alone. We deeply understand the rewards and the pains of working in children’s ministry, and we’re here to help.
What You’ll Find
Our leadership topics include volunteer management, family ministry, tips for working with parents, how to keep children in your ministry safe, and how to ensure your ministry is equipped to serve children with special needs.
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About Leadership
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The True Difference Between Teaching and Students Learning
For years, teachers have had to goal to teach. But what happens when these same teachers set their goal to student’s learning? Curriculum publishers sell boxcar loads of printed pieces…
How to Deal When Leadership Gets Lonely
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How to Help Children Navigate The Influence of Our Crazy Culture
Today’s kids are a different breed. Sure they face similar pressures to the ones we did, but let’s face it: the influences of culture are vastly different than ours were. …
7 Safety Tips to Strengthen Your Children’s Ministry This Year
A large part of ministry is the act of keeping kids safe whenever they’re in your care. Use these ministry safety tips and guidelines to strengthen your ministry and keep…
Five Children’s Ministry Resolutions Worth Making this Year
As you make your New Year’s resolutions, resolve to do these five things, and you’ll open the door to better children’s ministry. Resolutions. We’ve all made them at some point…
What Ministries Wish They Knew in Their First Year of Ministry
If hindsight is 20/20, then why not get a rearview picture to begin with? That’s exactly why we asked six children’s ministers to share what they wish they would’ve known…
A Midwinter’s Night Picnic + 14 Can’t-Miss Indoor Winter Activities
In January, families are back in their regular routines, and winter is beginning to seem endless. So why not shake up things at your church with a midwinter family picnic…
Outreach and Family Event: Midwinter Festival Based on Esther
Wouldn’t you love to throw an unforgettable costume party during the peak of cabin-fever season, educate your congregation about an amazing Old Testament story, do some creative outreach, and have…
