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Today’s children’s ministry leaders face daunting cultural and leadership challenges. More than ever, children’s pastors need leadership resources and children’s ministry resources to enable them to advance the gospel of Jesus in these challenging times for children and families. churchleaders.com is dedicated to providing resources and information for every children’s pastor and children’s ministry leader. If you serve on a church staff as a children’s minister, children’s pastor, director of Christian education, preschool minister, family ministry leader, or any other pastoral role, you’ll find must-have children’s ministry resources and connections to a community of children’s ministry leaders for greater Kingdom impact worldwide.

Children’s ministry leaders from every denomination find ideas, encouragement, inspiration, teaching tips, and support they are looking for here at churchleaders.com. Join millions of children’s ministry leaders who look to us for resources and encouragement for children’s ministry leadership.

Leading your children’s ministry and family ministry is not only about teaching and building relationships, but it is also about your relationship with Jesus. You will also find inspiration, encouragement, and help to keep your relationship with God strong and vibrant.

serve kids

Why Your Church Needs You to Serve Kids Now More Than Ever

Children's Ministry Leaders Jenny Funderburke Smith -
As I work with our own leadership and as I counsel children’s ministers in different parts of the country, I realize that our children’s ministry leaders need you to serve kids now more than they ever have before.
Father's Day Crafts for kids

21 Best Father’s Day Crafts for Kids

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Christine Yount Jones -
These 21 Father’s Day crafts for kids pair the love your kids have for crafts with the love they have for their dad and other important men in their lives.
love

A Long-Lost Love Letter: The Gift of True Words

Children's Ministry Blogs Melissa Edgington -
She unfolded the love letter and could hardly believe the words she was seeing. Tears blurred the greeting at the top of the page, yet she could still make out his hello from some Christmas past: “Dear Bright Eyes.”
tips for teaching preschoolers

Tips for Teaching Preschoolers: 5 Pieces of Advice to Share

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Greg Baird -
Preschoolers are so much fun! Of course, they can be a challenge, too. Anyone ministering to kids ages 2 to 4 needs some training and tips for teaching preschoolers.
church summer fun

18 Ideas for Church Summer Fun

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Toni Ridgaway -
God's work doesn't have to take a sabbatical during the summer months. Try one of these great ideas to make your summer family outreach sizzle!
help children succeed spiritually

10 Ways Parents Can Help Children Succeed Spiritually

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Dale Hudson -
Parents want to see their children succeed academically.  Socially.  Financially.  Athletically.  These are all well and good, but the most important area a parent can help their child succeed is to help children succeed spiritually.
why children's ministry matter

Why Children’s Ministry Matters: A Primer for Senior Pastors

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Greg Baird -
Because I’ve served in children's ministry for more than 25 years, I'm a bit biased about why children's ministry matters. However, I truly do believe it's one of—if not the—most critically important ministries in the church.
purpose

4 Ways to Talk to Kids About Purpose in a Post-COVID World

Children's Ministry Leaders Chris Witt -
Kids living in a post-COVID world need hope now more than ever. Here are 4 ways to talk to kids about purpose and their place in God's great story.
VBS Alternative

Summer Blast! VBS Alternative

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Lindsey Whitney -
We’re bringing VBS back! Sort of. Instead of cramming all that VBS fun into one exhausting week, we’re running our VBS program on four Wednesday nights.
people aren't coming back

Two Scary Reasons Church People Aren’t Coming Back to Church

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Gavin Adams -
As the pandemic wanes, people aren't coming back to church. As far as I can tell, they divide into two separate categories.
vacation bible school ideas

70 Vacation Bible School Ideas to Make Your VBS the Best Ever

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Christine Yount Jones -
Dozens and dozens of great VBS ideas your children's ministry can use this summer.
Bible verses for kids

25 Bible Verses for Kids to Easily Memorize for Life

Children's Ministry Leaders Stephanie Martin -
Reading and memorizing Bible verses is a life-changing way to “hide” God’s Word in our hearts. Bible verses for kids appear throughout God’s Word, from Genesis to Revelation.
discipled

Discipled: Signs That Children Are Truly Following Jesus

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Jim Wideman -
After writing about developing a biblical worldview in children, I haven't been able to get this question out of my head. If our job as children’s pastors is to fulfill Jesus' Great Commission, then what does a discipled child look like?
questions to ask your kids

Questions to Ask Your Kids: 30 Ways to Get to Know Their Heart

Children's Ministry Leaders Erika Michelle -
Discussion starters are a great way to learn more about children, whether they’re our own or the kids God entrusts to our children’s ministry....
children's ministry guidelines

Never Bend These 10 Children’s Ministry Guidelines

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Dale Hudson -
There are some children's ministry guidelines that you should never, ever bend on. Most of these are related to the safety of the children and volunteers.
children's ministry safety guidelines

Children’s Ministry Safety Guidelines for Older Buildings

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Jenny Funderburke Smith -
Today when a church builds children’s ministry space, safety and security are top priorities. For established spaces, children's ministry safety guidelines are just as important but a bit more challenging.
Sunday school topics

10 Sunday School Topics to Teach Your Church’s Children

Children's Ministry Leaders Stephanie Martin -
When most people think about Sunday school topics for children, the first things that come to mind are “classic” Old Testament lessons on Noah, Jonah and Daniel But Bible lessons for kids can extend far beyond beloved accounts of biblical heroes.
children’s ministry standards

6 Children’s Ministry Standards Every Church Needs

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Greg Baird -
Almost every workplace has standards, from personal behavior and program standards to safety protocols. Our churches and ministries should be no different. Because of who we serve, children's ministry standards are especially crucial.
do Pets Go to Heaven

What to Say When Your Child Asks ‘Do Pets Go to Heaven?’

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Garrett Kell -
"Some may want to shield their children from discussions of death, but we do not..."
Thankfulness for Volunteers

10 Ways to Express Your Thankfulness for Volunteers

Children's Ministry Leaders Dale Hudson -
Here are 10 ways you can use your words to express thankfulness for volunteers who serve in your ministry.
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Children’s Ministry Leaders

Today’s children’s ministry leaders face daunting cultural and leadership challenges. More than ever, children’s pastors need leadership resources and children’s ministry resources to enable them to advance the gospel of Jesus in these challenging times for children and families. ChurchLeaders.com is dedicated to providing resources and information for every children’s pastor and children’s ministry leader. If you serve on a church staff as a children’s minister, children’s pastor, director of Christian education, preschool minister, family ministry leader, or any other pastoral role, you’ll find must-have children’s ministry resources and connections to a community of children’s ministry leaders for greater Kingdom impact worldwide.

Children’s ministry leaders from every denomination find ideas, encouragement, inspiration, teaching tips, and support they are looking for here at ChurchLeaders.com. Join millions of children’s ministry leaders who look to us for resources and encouragement for children’s ministry leadership.

Leading your children’s ministry and family ministry is not only about teaching and building relationships, but it is also about your relationship with Jesus. You will also find inspiration, encouragement, and help to keep your relationship with God strong and vibrant.

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