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The Spiritual Priority of Worship as Life

by Sarah Anderson I read recently that dictionaries don’t necessarily tell us the actual meaning of a word, but the perceived meaning of the word—what...

Thoughts on Summer Camp: Catalytic Experiences

As a Children’s Pastor, I’ve gone to summer camp for 9 years. This summer will be my 10th Summer Camp (where I’ve actually...

Children’s Ministry – Team Structure, Planning & Evaluation

What does your team look like? What are the roles on your team?  Do your team members know their specific responsibilities?  Does your team...

DISNEY MAGIC – Attitude (Part 8)

Disney has something they call “onstage” and “offstage”. You are onstage when you are in the Disney theme park where guests can...

Power to Last – Part 3

How do I do this Jim? I’m so glad you asked. Here are my top ten list to have power to last...

Do We Really Need Another Kidmin Conference?

It seems like I see more and more conferences pop up all the time. It’s not that I’m against conferences, but, really…...

Kidmin | 5 Next-Level Production Ideas

I spent this past week with the amazing team at Camp Kid Jam. They pull off an incredible production year after year. I’m...

What To Do When Parents Show Up Late for Pick Up

We've all been there. The children's event or class ended an hour ago and you're still waiting on a parent to pick up...

Free Coloring Booklet Download

Pages for each of the seven days of Creation.

Free Background Graphic: Children's Ministry

A friendly hello to greet people for your children's ministry.

Is Facebook Killing the Family?

What if technology isn’t good or evil, but simply reveals and amplifies what’s already there?

Connecting Parents With Summer Camp

Gina McClain offers great ideas on how to connect parents with their kids' summer camp experience.

Free Review Game: Key to Success or a Mess

"What is the key to making a success of your life? What is the key to making a mess?"

Free Kids Lesson: The Good Samaritan

“(Jesus asked) Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers (Luke 10:36)?”

Busy is the New Fine

"I am learning that busy-ness may be my great deterrent to true community."

Discipline Q & A: Foul Language

A ministry struggles with a child who uses profanity and disturbs the classroom. What to do?

Volunteer Appreciation… 5 Simple Ways to Make A Big Impact

Volunteers. Without them, ministry would come to a screeching halt. When we show volunteers appreciation, we are showing how much we value ...

Being A Children’s Pastor Is Not About The Kids

This is the second of a 5 part series on things I’ve learned while being a Children’s Pastor over the last 20 years. See...

Camp Illustrations I’m Using

So many of you were very kind to give me lot’s of great ideas for camp. The ideas you all send me help...

Sean Feucht, Eric Metaxas, and Russell Johnson Set To Lead ‘United...

On Thursday (April 25), political activist Sean Feucht will lead a “United for Israel March” at Columbia University alongside author Eric Metaxas and Pastor Russell Johnson of The Pursuit Church in Seattle, Washington.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

Children's Ministry Leaders