Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

Gideon and the Need for Volunteers

There is one thing that every ministry has in common—volunteers. And most of us share the struggle to find more!

7 Keys to Balancing Ministry and Home

Being fully present when you're at work and fully present when you're at home is not an easy task. But it can be done with the right strategy and commitment. Let's talk about seven keys you can use to keep home and ministry balanced.

Why Is Ministry So Hard?

Ministry is hard. Every year is different. Every year sees new challenges. Regardless, one thing is certain—it’s not going to be easy. If you’re new to ministry, let me tell you a few things:

21 Questions to Ask Those You Lead

I have had the privilege of being a wife and mom for over 20 years now. One of the (many) things I’ve learned during...

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

Great advice for parenting your 2 year old: If you're not wanting to lose sleep now, just imagine how much you're still going to be wanting sleep when that 2 year old is 16!

“Dragging” Kids Away From God’s Plan

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

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

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.