Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

Welcome to Church! Can I Take Your Autism?

Sharing a few strategies for making church a welcoming place for families affected by autism.

KidMin | VBS Ideas…FROM YOU!

Check out some of the best VBS ideas from different KidMin leaders.

TheyBy: The Gender Blur Accelerates

The term "TheyBy" refers to a baby born and raised free of the "constraints of gender designation." Parents who adopt this child-rearing strategy keep the baby's anatomy a secret and refer to the child only by plural pronouns.

When Lice Comes to Church

Unfortunately children’s ministry and lice are almost inseparable.

Autism and Church “Welcome aboard our church…please locate the exit nearest you”

As you know, it’s Autism Awareness Month! This month-long concentration gives all of us repeated exposure to tremendous information about autism spectrum disorders. And,...

DIY: Custom Take Home Bracelets for Kids

Do Sunday handouts to parents and kids ever feel like an exercise in futility? I know that’s what it sometimes feels like to us. Inevitably on...

Simplify VBS Check-in

Ahh, the lazy days of summer…SUMMER!? What does that mean to Children’s Ministry? Vacation Bible School or Kids Camp! Our Equip KidMin lead writer, Dwayne, experienced the...

Helping Volunteers Win in 3 Seconds or Less

It's important to remember this: If you want your volunteers to be successful, then you have to set them up for success.