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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.

When Kids Make Early Decisions for Christ

Jenny Funderburke Smith - January 20, 2020

What to Do When Your Church Doesn’t Value Children’s Ministry

12 Community Service Projects Kids Can Do in Small Groups

Year of the FAM: A Fresh Idea for Your Family

Who Should Disciple Children?

5 Signs You Might Be an Insecure Leader

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Sam Luce - January 3, 2020

Insecurity runs through leadership in epic proportions. Here's how to know if it's affecting you.

Vision Casting for Children’s Ministry Leaders: What It Is and How to Do It

Children's Ministry How To's Jim Wideman - January 1, 2020

Vision casting is simply communicating your vision so that others make your vision their own. Here are 7 steps for successfully casting your vision in a way that others can grasp and own it.

10 Fun Bible Verse Memory Games for Kids in Groups

Children's Ministry How To's Dienna Goscha - December 27, 2019

Need to freshen up your Scripture memory techniques? Here are 10 fun game ideas for your classroom.

Why Many Children’s Ministries Are in Decline

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Dale Hudson - December 26, 2019

Children's ministry decline is a growing problem for the church in America. But there are some children's ministries that are growing and we would do well to take a close look at what they are doing.

“That’s What Christmas Is All About, Charlie Brown”

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Christina Embree - December 23, 2019

And at one time, most of the country would have agreed with Linus regarding what Christmas is all about…but times have changed.

3 Ways to Prevent an Attitude of Entitlement in Your Kids

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Andrew Linder - December 21, 2019

The culture around us has gradually shifted America’s mindset to believe that we all have our rights, including the “right” to have what we want,...

10 Family Christmas Movies to Watch Over Christmas Break

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Joshua Pease - December 19, 2019

The Small One. A Muppet Christmas Carol. The Nativity Story. The Peanuts Movie. Just to name a few of the best family Christmas movies you should watch over Christmas break.

Do This Instead of Spending All Your Money on Christmas Presents for Your Kids

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Dale Hudson - December 6, 2019

As parents, we want to give our kids great gifts at Christmas. We get their wish lists and get as much as our budget allows. But what if we focused on making memories instead of tons of gifts?

30 Ideas for a Christ-Centered Family Christmas

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Vanessa Myers - December 2, 2019

If you are like me, you want your family’s focus during Christmas to be on the birth of Jesus, which is the whole reason why we celebrate Christmas! So, what can you do to keep your family’s eyes locked toward the birth of Jesus?

25 Best Christmas Nativity Crafts for Kids in Your Children’s Ministry

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Christine Yount Jones - November 29, 2019

Here are 25 of the best nativity Christmas crafts we found for you on Pinterest and the internet.

What the Church Can Learn From Toys R Us’ Relaunch

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Dale Hudson - November 19, 2019

As you may or may not know, Toys R' Us closed down all of their stores in the U.S. I wrote an article about...

25 Largest Children’s Ministries in the Nation (2019)

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Dale Hudson - November 12, 2019

Each year, Outreach magazine puts out a list of the largest and fastest growing churches in the nation. Without exception, the churches always have a great children's ministry.

5 Counterintuitive Ways to Make Your Child Happy

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Andrew Linder - November 6, 2019

Every good parent wants to make their child happy. But what if as a parent, your good intentions are to bring happiness to your child is actually working against them in the long run?

10 Important Times to Pray With Your Children

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Dale Hudson - November 5, 2019

There's nothing more important than praying FOR and WITH your child. These 10 important times you should be praying with your child, can change their life.

5 Key Elements for a Vibrant Children’s Ministry

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Dan Reiland - October 25, 2019

Your church may have an inspiring vision, outstanding worship services, and strong outreach ministries, etc., but if you don't have a vibrant children’s ministry, families may stop coming.

How to Stop Behavioral Issues in Your Ministry

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Dale Hudson - October 24, 2019

Do you have behavioral issues in your room? Do you have a hard time getting the kids to sit still and listen to the lesson? Is your classroom noisy and hectic? Do you find yourself getting frustrated because the kids aren't listening to the lesson? Good news. I've got something you can do to change that.

10 Ways Parents Can Help Children Succeed Spiritually

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Dale Hudson - October 22, 2019

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.

Six Personal Leadership Habits That Will Ignite Your Ministry

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Greg Baird - October 19, 2019

How are your leadership habits? All of us involved in spiritual formation want to lead people well, but sometimes we forget that leading others begins by leading ourselves.

3 Tips on How to Parent in Public

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Andrew Linder - October 16, 2019

I can remember that especially through those early years we had to put some boundaries and practices in place to make sure that our intentional plans were succeeding in public, rather than our children’s impromptu plans. Here are a few of the things we learned about how to parent in public.

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