Kathie Philips

Kathie Phillips felt called to children’s ministry at the age of 13. She is the Director of Children’s Ministry at Central Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to overseeing Route 45 (Preteen Ministry for 4th & 5th graders), she also oversees The Treehouse (for 1st – 3rd graders). Married to Lance and mom to Daniel and Kennedy, Kathie shares practical tips and inspiration for kidmin leaders each week on her blog, KidMinspiration.com.

Inexpensive Gifts for Church Volunteers: 18 Ways to Say Thanks

Need inexpensive gifts for church volunteers? Then check out these 18 great thank-you gifts and gestures.

Learning Experience Stations Can Enhance Sunday School Lessons

Want to create a different kind of learning experience for Sunday school students? Discover how activity stations keep children engaged while building their faith.

Valentine’s Day Snack Ideas for Kids: 6 Easy, Delicious Treats

Are you looking for Valentine’s Day snack ideas for kids? Then check out six of my favorite Valentine’s Day snacks.

13 Sanity Savers for VBS Directors

13 Sanity Savers for VBS Directors -  Details – big and small – must be planned out, tweaked, and re-tweaked to welcome a few hundred campers and volunteers to our program each day.  If you are overseeing VBS, you know exactly what I mean!

24 Ways To Expand Your Children’s Ministry Budget

Kathie Phillips gives some great ideas on how to make your kidmin budget go even further.

4 Fun Valentine’s Day Games Kids Will Love!

I’ve scoured Pinterest and found a few Valentine’s Day games that would be great to use in your ministry before service, between services or as an extra-time activity.

Edible Advent Wreath

To kick off the beginning of Advent, our elementary children made edible Advent wreaths in class yesterday. They loved them and so will the children in your ministry!

7 Things to Remember When a Parent Expresses a Concern

Here are a few things I was reminded of as a leader who communicates with parents who have expressed a concern.

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