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…
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! …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
The two most common complaints from children’s ministers everywhere are along the lines of either “I need more volunteers” or “How will I ever get my existing volunteers to stick…
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…
In India, a small team continues to serve churches and support children’s ministry amidst a catastrophic pandemic.
At the foothills of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, you’ll find the headquarters of Group…
If you’re in a growing church, you’re facing an age-old challenge—a space crunch. So how can you uncrunch the space you have? Check out these ideas.
Space Expanders
If you…
Strategic follow-up plays a huge role in making the most of your VBS. In fact, intentional follow-up should be an important part of your regular VBS planning, right from the…
There are many ways for senior pastors to build strong relationships with children in your church. Here are 16 helpful ideas.
“I let the Sunday school teachers take care of…
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…
Budgeting and fundraising. Yeah, we know. It’s not our favorite part of VBS either. But having a well-planned budget is one of the keys to a successful VBS and the…
