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To Thrive, Children’s Ministry Will Have to Do These Three Things Moving Forward

"If children's ministries want to thrive, here are three things these trends are telling us we must do moving forward."

Volunteer Emphasis: My Fav Video Ever & Using Social Media

Social media is a very easy way to create a positive buzz about Children's Ministry volunteers.

Fifteen Smart Things to Do During Your First Year in Ministry

"This advice applies whether you’re launching a ministry from scratch or you’re the new children’s pastor at a church of 2,000-plus."

7 Ways to Help Children Deal With Fear

How does a parent or teacher help children deal with fear? Here are seven suggestions to help children deal with fear.

22 Random Thoughts on Volunteers

"Thank the Lord for the privilege you’ve had of not only working with the children but also with the volunteers."

4 Tips to Leading a Child to Christ

Here are a few suggestions to help you along the way.

Doing Kid’s Min With the Week in Mind

"How can you use Kid’s Min to cut through all the busyness of the week, and help families make some room for God?"

How to Reach Kids from Broken Homes on Father’s Day

"Here’s a dirty little secret about the kids that show up to Sunday School each week: Not all of them come from a healthy, stable home."

Is Your VBS Outreach Actually Reaching Out?

"VBS must be a gospel-centered event, because more than kids need to be entertained for a week, they need Jesus for an eternity."

The Best Children’s Pastors Do These 5 Things

"The best children's pastors are open to new ideas and change."

No More Ignoring Second Place

"Grandparents have potential for powerful influence."

Oh No, Jesus Was a Step-Child!

"God loves you, the church loves you and we desperately need your help to raise the next generation of world-changers!"

10 Things Successful Children’s Ministry Leaders Do on Monday Morning

"Successful children's ministry leaders know how important it is to start their week off strategically and not just stumble through it."

The Theology of Creativity

"Creativity is part of the very nature and character of God."

Advice for Kids That Works for Adults

"If there’s one thing I can say is always true about parenting, it’s that I repeat myself constantly."

Dear Children’s Minister

Dear children’s minister, here are nine reasons why scores of pastors, parents and church members love you.

Do You Apologize Too Much in Recruiting?

"A recent article I read stated that women are four times more likely than a man to apologize all the way through a presentation."

How to Effectively Minister to Generation Z

"Generation Z are kids born between the late 1990s and the 2010s."

What Does It Mean to Partner With Parents?

"As ministry leaders, we cannot deny that partnering with parents is a big need in our churches."

Missionary Into the Digital World

"The most popular destination for children online is YouTube."

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders