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The Biggest Thing Christian Parents Forget

"One of the biggest errors Christian parents make is to forget."

The Biggest Key to Having Sundays Run Consistently Smooth

Here’s the change that made the biggest difference: For each service, we found (are still finding) someone whose only job is to manage volunteers and handle crises.

Volunteers & KidMin Safety Procedures: What works?

Safety Procedures are some of the more important and more minute aspects of Kids Ministry. And these details of ministry are critical to creating a safe environment for kids.

God Questions Kids Want to Ask

If you could ask God any question, what would it be? That’s the question I posed to the kids at church this past Sunday. It was Mustache Night at KidVenture and I wanted to know what questions they “mustache” God.

Family Movie Night as Discipleship: Four Easy Wins for Parents

Our family has experienced some really special moments in these times of everyday life where we make room for Jesus in the midst of it, and one of those places is our Family Movie Night.

How to Make Time for the Bible in a Busy Family

My prayer for you is that if busy-ness has kept you feeling guilty for not spending time in the Bible with your kids, you will be encouraged that it is worth it to fight to make a plan. Start small. Start simple.

Adjust Your Lens—Seeing Your Ministry From a New Family Perspective

One of the best things to do for your ministry is to adjust your lens and view it from a completely different perspective...a new family perspective.

How to Make 2019 Your Best Year in Children’s Ministry

As you prepare to walk in the blessings of God in 2019, let's look at some key things you can do to make 2019 your best year ever.

7 Pre/Post-Service Activities That Help Kids Build Friendships

We’ve been really intentional in making things available that encourage kids to come together. Here are seven of the activities available during or pre/post-service times that bring kids together.

Believe Your Children in Response to Disclosing Abuse

When it comes to disclosing abuse, the chance that your child is telling the truth and that you know who harmed them is very high.

11 Chrome Add-Ons to Supercharge Your Kidmin Workflow

Now here are 10 Chrome add-ons that save me a lot of time on a weekly basis.

Parents What Message Are You Preaching to Your Kids?

One of the more sobering realities in the life of a parent is that your life is preaching a message to your kids. They will leave your house with the message that your life preached ringing in their ears.

5 Easy Ways Parents Can Bless Their Children This Holiday Season

Family expert Dr. John Trent shares five ways parents can bless their children during Holiday school breaks.

Kidmin, Families and Christmas

Christmastime turns into a whirlwind of parties, activities, last minute purchases for school, concerts, performances, buying the other last minute things you forgot, travel…and the list goes on. All of the families in our church are facing a similar whirlwind.

5 Ways Ministry Leaders Can Enjoy the Christmas Season

Oftentimes this leaves us tired, cranky and unable to truly enjoy the Christmas season ourselves. We can’t let that happen! But how do we avoid that? Here are five things I’ve learned to practice in order to personally enjoy the season:

Christmas Ideas That Will Grow Your Ministry

Christmas is one of the best times of the year to reach kids and families and grow your ministry. Over the years, I've used several ideas to do this. Here are some of them.

Free Children’s Christmas Play

This simple play can be performed by your preschool/kindergarten or elementary ministry group.

“Three Strikes and You’re Out” Doesn’t Work With the Child of Divorce

One popular discipline policy churches use is what is called the “Three Strikes and You’re Out” policy. In theory it sounds reasonable, but for many hurting children it is not reasonable or even fair.

Free Minibook Printable: Happy Birthday Jesus

This Bible story minibook takes children through the Christmas story.

Loving Kids in a Pumpkin Pie Culture

As I love on kids I know what I’m aiming for. I want them to know they’re worth the time and effort. I want them to know they are loved for who they are. I want them to know that they matter. And bottom line, I want the love I show them to point them right to Jesus. Here are some things I intentionally do.

Remains of Pastor’s Wife and Friend Identified; OK County GOP Chair...

News surfaced this week that Tifany Machel Adams is the GOP chair for Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Adams is one of four suspects charged with kidnapping and murdering pastor's wife Jilian Kelley and Kelley's friend Veronica Butler.

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders