Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

The mighty oak tree proverb is a great example of faith growth. And in children's ministry, our most important goal is to help kids and families develop spiritually.

Gen Z slang may seem like a foreign language to older adults. But it's important to know the terms popular with kids we're teaching and reaching. Check out this list of Gen Z slang words.

13 Sanity Savers for VBS Directors -  Details – big and small – must be planned out, tweaked, and re-tweaked to welcome a few hundred campers and volunteers to our program each day.  If you are overseeing VBS, you know exactly what I mean!

When treating kids with trauma, I remember these two crucial elements: therapeutic relationships are essential, and being developmentally appropriate is honoring. For the sake of children, let’s join in the play.

Water games and water fun are synonymous with summer. And they're sure to be a hit with children at your church! So try these 8 wet-and-wild kidmin activities.

So whether it’s an issue of how to discipline, what time the kids should go to bed, or if certain children should have different expectations, what should you do as spouses when your parenting styles clash? How can parents resolve parenting issues when they are not on the same page?

Respectful parenting is all the buzz these days. Contrary to some opinions, it's not a passive approach to raising kids. Read on to discover 3 keys to this God-honoring, child-honoring parenting style.

Summer outreach ideas for children's ministry are a great service to families. Plus, they share the good news of Jesus with kids in fun ways. Follow these 5 tips, and check out all these practical outreach ideas!