Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

The concept of keeping children in church out of worship sends the wrong message on several levels.

The Christmas Gift lesson follows the heart-warming story of a boy named Andrew who discovers the true meaning of Christmas and receives the greatest Christmas gift ever...Jesus.

Even though the temptation is to completely shield our kids from what is currently happening in the political realm, I believe there are at least five worldview lessons we can affirm with our children during this season.

The lack of classroom management causes more frustration in volunteers than just about anything. I’m not going to claim to have the perfect answers and all the skills, but I do know that there are some tips that will greatly help.

Seven to 12 years of age are some of the most important in terms of a child’s life—particularly, their capacities for growth. Let's discover together: Are my kids on track?

Adults have a far greater lasting influence on our kids than their peers. So what happens when we break our promises to the next generation?

Our kids are growing up seeing more painful things on TV and social media than many in previous generations ever experienced in a lifetime. How as parents do we shield our kids without being overprotective? How do we talk to them about the scary things they have seen or experienced?

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