Find out what musical artists Shane & Shane are up to now—and how it can help kids worship.
Shane Barnard and Shane Everett—also known as the Christian praise and worship…
Say the word “party,” and kids come running. Children love parties. So combine one of their favorite events with a biblical theme to make “Bible-Based Bashes.”
Bible-based bashes create enthusiasm,…
No matter what size their budget is, children’s ministers are always looking for ways to save money. That’s why we asked experienced penny-pinching children’s ministers to give us their best…
If the “perfect attendance” kids in your class yawn when you open the Bible, read on to learn how to make Christ relevant to Christian kids who never miss a…
Begin Holy Week with a spirited start when it includes family devotions, service projects, easy crafts, yummy snacks, fun games, a complete Seder Meal plan, and more—just for Easter! Every…
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In previous issues of Children’s Ministry Magazine, we offered exclusive extra content. This includes ideas and downloadables found only at childrensministry.com as a benefit to…
These tips for dealing with spring sports will help you reach kids and grow your program.
I read an interesting response to a question many of us have been asking…
A dash of age-right hospitality can radically impact learning and faith for preschoolers.
What’s a bright spot in your church that can continually bring in—and keep—new families? Why, the preschool,…
Profound faith growth radiates from this relationship-based ministry.
It’s a snowball fight at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Entire families are gleefully tossing white balls of paper at…
Do we really want kids to follow Jesus? Here are three specific ways we “inoculate” kids against the Great Commission.
A recent experience led me to a shocking conclusion: Most…
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…
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…
Family ministry doesn’t have to be hard—you already have the secret ingredients to powerfully impact families! Check out these three authors’ views.
With all the talk about children’s ministers needing…
In your preteen ministry, do you know your preteens’ struggles? Your preteens will need a strong spiritual foundation to face serious distractions such as doubt, peer pressure, temptations, and stress.…
Are you volunteer poor? These volunteer debt management principles can help you turn a shortfall into a windfall.
When I was a child, my mom frequently said I must’ve had…
Dear children’s ministry leader: This holiday season, know that the kids and families you serve are thankful for you! You make an eternal difference in kids’ lives. So thank you! …
Discover these 3 effective ministry outreaches that reach urban children, families, and ex-inmates
Where is Jesus? He is with the neediest of all of us—and he invites us to minister…
Parent feedback is vital to your ministry’s growth, health, and longevity. Here’s the ultimate guide on how to ask for it.
Parents are our greatest allies in children’s ministry. Children’s…
Why and how to stage a mega-event extravaganza!
Sixty volunteers. Eighty hours. Two thousand dollars.
Blowing up balloons. Selling tickets. Passing out fliers. Making airport runs. Cooking meals. Hawking books…
How can we help kids radically altered by divorce, how can we help them come to grips with a new kind of family life, and how can we offer continuous…
Every children’s ministry today needs a blueprint for family ministry.
Family is in. Marketers know it. Employers know it. But does the church know it?
After talking to children’s ministers…