Lacking lots of Easter volunteers this year? These seven ways to maximize a small volunteer team will help children’s ministry leaders overcome volunteer recruitment challenges and embrace new opportunities for…
Here are 4 do’s and 4 don’ts of safety awareness for your church and your children’s ministry.
“I’m going to tell my daughter! She thinks I’m too overprotective!”
This was…
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…
Rather than run from uncomfortable topics with preteens, they need you to set everything aside—and engage in a fearless conversation.
“If God is on our side, why did my friend’s…
Kal Otis tells her unforgettable story of hopelessness and redemption and how finding out she’s made in God’s image changed her life forever.
Children are a gift from God. But…
Do you recognize any of these four difficult ministry situations? Our KidMin experts get real when it comes to tough times in ministry.
Have you ever found yourself facing a…
Even if you’re conflict-adverse, you can handle coaching, discipline, and even dismissal like a pro with these expert tips for outstanding volunteer management.
Volunteers are human. They get stressed, fall…
Use these 15 ways to make your ministry irresistible and to get kids (and their families) coming back.
It’s always difficult when you work hard at making your ministry impactful…
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.…
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…
Do you want to make this your best ministry season ever? Here’s how!
8 Ways to Build a Powerful Children’s Ministry by Christmas
1. Prayer
There is power in prayer.…
We believe the Bible is the inspired, authoritative Word of God.
We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe in…
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…
When it comes to Sunday school, do you need a fresh perspective?
It’s time to plan the new Sunday school year. As you tirelessly work to serve kids and families,…
Every ministry can be infiltrated, and every leader can become vulnerable. Here’s how to tackle the 7 most common threats to your ministry.
It’s a scary thought, especially when you…
We’ve put together a collection of 44 Christian Valentine’s ideas that celebrate God’s love for kids. Use them at home or in your children’s ministry for Sunday school lessons and…
You may already know that questions help kids process what they’ve learned. But how do you know if you’re asking the right questions? That’s a little tougher.
Questions can help…
Use these three amazing science experiments and devotions for your children’s ministry.
Kids wonder: “How is a rainbow formed?” “Why are my fingerprints different from anyone else’s?” “What makes popcorn…
You might be surprised to learn that the three things that’ll tear apart your team aren’t lack of creativity, strategy, or excellence. Take it from the Apostle Paul and the…
Here are 9 simple and fun ways to help kids pray. Feel free to send these ideas to your families, or add them to lessons on the suggested subject…or modify…
If you want to have a real impact in children’s ministry, use these four ingredients of R.E.A.L. Learning.
In a past VBS experience, we taught kids about the time Jesus…
