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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 Essential Basics That You NEED to Include in Your Volunteer Training

Heidi M Hensley - July 19, 2018

Why Is Ministry So Hard?

21 Questions to Ask Those You Lead

4 Biblical Tips for Parenting Your 2 Year Old That You’ll Thank Me for When He’s 16!

Tips for Teaching Preschoolers in Your Children’s Ministry

“Dragging” Kids Away From God’s Plan

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Dale Hudson - July 15, 2018

There is an agenda that has risen over the horizon and is now going all out to "drag" kids away from God's design for individuals and families.

Setting the Prayer Bar High for Kids

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Danielle Bell - July 12, 2018

Kids are the church of today, and if we give them a chance to actively participate in prayer we may just be blown away. This is a post from my archives about kids and prayer.

5 Ways to Become a Better Kidmin Leader

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Corinne Noble - July 11, 2018

As leaders of children, families and volunteers it is crucial that we continue to grow personally. We should never stop learning, growing and becoming better leaders.

A New Approach to Recruiting Leaders

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Matt Morgan - July 10, 2018

It’s the time of year for every children’s ministry worker…you know, right? It’s Volunteer Recruitment Time!

No More Manic Mondays!

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Kathie Philips - July 9, 2018

Mondays. The day of the week many people dread for various reasons. However, for many others, Mondays offer a start to accomplish new goals and give a fresh perspective to tackle the week ahead. You either love ’em or you hate ’em.

Beating Discouragement // Enjoying the Simple Things

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Dema Kohen - July 8, 2018

Like a blood-thirsty tick, discouragement buries its fangs in your soul, and it doesn’t let go until you’re dry and empty.

If Dads Could Literally See from a Mom’s Perspective

Children's Ministry Videos Brian Orme - July 8, 2018

What would it look like if fathers had an up-close and personal look at a mom's perspective?

Two Big Lessons a Dad Should Teach His Children

Children's Ministry Videos Megan Briggs - July 8, 2018

It is important for dads to teach their kids and see their roles as deeper than just providing skills to their children.

Things I Wish My Teachers at Church Knew—Children of Divorce

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Linda Jacobs - July 5, 2018

Many times, we are so busy preparing, getting kids into classes, talking to parents and volunteers, and more that we can forget that we should give the kids a voice, too.

Dealing With the Pain of Betrayal in Kid’s Ministry

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Brandon Horst - July 4, 2018

So I’m certainly no expert in dealing with betrayal; I don’t have the life/ministry experience behind me to speak from great depth.

What Do Families Need Most? More Fathers

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Sam Luce - July 3, 2018

The debate over family ministry has been alive and well over the past 10 years and for that I am grateful. One of the things I was not aware of is how Dad’s were removed from being the primary spiritual leaders of their homes through the industrial revolution.

9 Reasons Not to “Ask Jesus Into Your Heart”

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Jared Kennedy - July 2, 2018

Jared Kennedy: I believe the phrase “ask Jesus into your heart” can be a dangerous way of calling someone to faith. Here's why.

Beth Moore on Parenting: Which Matters More…Your Child’s Success or Godliness?

Children's Ministry Videos Megan Briggs - July 2, 2018

When our children are rebelling, are we willing to ask God to bring hard circumstances into their lives in order for them to see the folly of their rebellion?

The Gospel and Geocaching: Family Fun Activity!

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Danielle Bell - July 1, 2018

I love the Gospel and I love geocaching. So when it came time to plan our family worship event for the spring, these two came together in what we now call pursuit.

How and Why I Could Fall

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Thom Rainer - June 29, 2018

Too often the downfall of leaders and their organizations can be traced to hubris.

How to Create An Amazing Kids’ Worship Night

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Corinne Noble - June 28, 2018

I had the God-given dream of creating my first Kids’ Worship Night at the end of 2014, and I’ve written posts on my first...

Fortnite: Your Son’s Latest Obsession

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders David Thomas - June 27, 2018

A day doesn’t go by where I don’t hear something about Fortnite. It’s the game the majority of boys (of all ages) seem to be...

Hyperdriving the Improvement of Your Church’s Kid’s Ministry

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

I’ve heard it said that most organizations do the big things well, so it’s in doing the small things well that really set you...

6 Secrets of TURNAROUND Churches

Articles for Pastors Thom Rainer - June 26, 2018

Common characteristics of churches who reversed their decline and stagnation.

Family Worship at the Vine—Love Why?

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders Danielle Bell - June 25, 2018

As I picture Jesus speaking to people in towns and on hillsides, I see families sitting together. Through scripture, I hear Him using everyday...

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