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Why Millennial Parents Are Exiting the Church

Where are the Millennial parents? If you're trying to reach young families with children, then the demographic you're trying to connect with is the Millennials. But look closely at the average church and you won't find an abundance of them. Here's why.

The Way We Do the Things We Do

In my last few years of observing how we go about discipleship in church, hearing the verbal communication of welcome and community and observing the nonverbal communication like methods and actions, it’s becoming clearer to me that one reason the church is losing the rising generations is due in part to the fact that they only accept the love they’ve been told they deserve.

A Super Simple Way to Encourage Volunteers

One of the best ways to maintain a healthy volunteer base is, not just to continually recruit, but also to retain volunteers for the long run.

Nursery News…the Latest Stats on Births in America

Nursery ministry is a key indicator of the future of a church. Without the next generation, a church will eventually cease to exist.

Digital Detox: Helping Kids Get a Balance on Screen Time

Whether it is texting, watching a movie, playing a video game or researching their homework, the average teen spends nine hours a day consuming media in some form. If this isn’t alarming enough, children under the age of 8 spend close to two and a half hours in front of a screen.

Using This One Word Will Make You a Better Children’s Bible Teacher

There's one word you can use that has been proven to make a big difference in communicating with children, helping them grasp what you're teaching and seeing them think about the subject on a deeper level.

Why Do Kids Stray?

With all that we are attempting to make happen through the church, a large number of students stray from the church when they graduate from high school.

Setting Dad and Mom Up for the Win

Our pastor has said to our team many times that it’s more important for parents to be the heroes in the lives of our...

Help Children of Divorce Transition to the Other Parent’s Home in Summer

Depending on where you live, children will be getting out of school in the next few days and weeks. This means many children will...

This Interview Will Convince You to Foster

Ryan and Kayla North have been married 15 years and are adoptive and foster parents living in Dallas, Texas, with their six children—four adopted and two biological.

These Competing Things May Be Hurting Volunteer Recruitment

I have been a part of two churches in my life. My home church I grew up attending and the church I’ve been on...

Take Out Church: A Summer Resource for Families

I love a good find on Pinterest…especially when it has to do with great resources for the families at church. I came across an idea...

8 Healthy Leadership Characteristics I Learned From a Kid

I was asked to speak on healthy leadership to children’s pastors, and God took me back to David and Goliath. What better place to learn about healthy leadership than through a kid?

Are We Teaching Too Many Bible Stories?

We are masters at telling children stories about God, but when it comes to telling God’s Story, we can fall short.

7 Things We Need to Understand About Training Volunteers

As church leaders, one of our primary roles is to “equip volunteers to do the work of ministry.”

Personalizing Your Guest Experience on Sunday and Monday

Specifically, in the Kids and Family ministry, an easy and strategic starting place to implement personalization is with guest families.

6 Breathtaking Examples of Motherhood From History

History offers today’s Christian women “older women…to teach what is good…that the word of God may not be reviled.”

Promotion… Beginning or End of Summer… Which Is Best

Promotion is a key part of children's ministry. How you help kids transition up to the next grade is vital. And a big part of HOW you do promotion is WHEN you do promotion.

6 Ways to Keep VBS Volunteers Energized

Here are six ways we have found to be successful at keeping our VBS volunteers energized...

What Partnering With Parents Looks Like

Parents are the primary means God uses in the life of a child to come to an understanding of the gospel in the context of relationship.

Sean Feucht, Eric Metaxas, and Russell Johnson Set To Lead ‘United...

On Thursday (April 25), political activist Sean Feucht will lead a “United for Israel March” at Columbia University alongside author Eric Metaxas and Pastor Russell Johnson of The Pursuit Church in Seattle, Washington.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders