Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

How to Influence First-Time Parents

We know the biggest influence in a child's life is his or her parents. So, if you want to influence children, then you must influence their parents.

Passing It On: Generational Discipleship in Church

Simply put, generational discipleship is the passing on of our faith from one generation to another.

3 Things Every Kids’ Pastor Wants Their Youth Pastor to Know

Here are 3 things I think every kids' pastor wants their youth pastor to know.

8 Attributes of Spiritually Safe Environments

Since our number one mission should be to train children spiritually, it is imperative that our environments are spiritually safe.

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...