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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.

The Formula for Keeping Kids’ Attention

Dale Hudson - January 17, 2019

The Biggest Thing Christian Parents Forget

7 Keys to an Effective Volunteer Training System

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6 Deliciously Easy Valentine’s Day Snack Ideas for Kids

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Kathie Philips - January 10, 2019

If you’re looking for sweet treats for your own children or children at your church, check out six of my favorites, courtesy of Pinterest.

Volunteers & Safety Procedures: What works?

Volunteers & KidMin Safety Procedures: What works?

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Gina McClain - January 9, 2019

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

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Vanessa Myers - January 8, 2019

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.

4 Fun Valentine’s Day Games Kids Will Love!

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Kathie Philips - January 7, 2019

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.

How To Share The Gospel In 10 Words

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Greg Baird - January 6, 2019

Sharing the Gospel must be a focal point of our ministries. The Gospel is (or should be) central to everything we do. Yet sometimes we focus on so many other things—the environment, safety of our kids, recruiting volunteers, teaching methodology and more!—all of which are good (necessary, even).

Family Movie Night as Discipleship: Four Easy Wins for Parents

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Christina Embree - January 3, 2019

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

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Jenny Funderburke Smith - January 2, 2019

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 Persepctive.

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

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Gina McClain - January 1, 2019

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

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Dale Hudson - December 31, 2018

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

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Brandon Horst - December 30, 2018

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.

How Parents Affect Their Children’s Faith (the Latest Findings)

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Dale Hudson - December 27, 2018

"83 percent of evangelical parents are taking their children to church."

Believe Your Children in Response to Disclosing Abuse

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Jen Oshman - December 27, 2018

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

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Brandon Horst - December 26, 2018

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?

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Sam Luce - December 25, 2018

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

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders John Trent - December 23, 2018

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

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

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Christina Embree - December 20, 2018

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

25 Christmas Jokes You Can Tell Kids

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Dale Hudson - December 19, 2018

It's also a great time to connect with the kids through Christmas jokes. Kids love jokes. You can use these with one kid before service, in a large group or small group.

4 Tools to Engage Special-Needs Kids in the Christmas Story

Children's Ministry How To's Amy Fenton Lee - December 18, 2018

Creating a sensory experience and inviting participation during the Bible story is important for every child, especially those with learning differences. Below are a few ideas to involve listeners with special needs in the Christmas story.

Kidmin, Families and Christmas

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Jenny Funderburke Smith - December 17, 2018

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

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Greg Baird - December 16, 2018

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:

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