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Four Ways to Welcome Children in Worship

"Welcoming children to worship begins at the door to the church building."

How & Why To Talk To Your Kids About Gender Identity

"While America is struggling to know their identity, your family doesn’t have to."

3 Keys to Keeping Millennial Volunteers

"Purpose ... leadership development ... relationships ... focus on these three things and you'll see your Millennials stick around and become pillars in your ministry."

When KidMin Breaks Your Heart

"If no one has told you recently, what you’re doing matters tremendously."

What Adult Children of Divorce Want Church Leaders to Know

"Here are just a few of the things adult children of divorce have said they’d like church leadership and pastors to know."

The Incredible Power of Small, Slow and Simple Conversations

"Have you spoken any of these small, slow and simple things into to your child’s life recently?"

5 Tips for Leading the Church Toward Family Ministry

"True leadership is all about influence rather than authority."

Let the Children Have a Turn to Pray

"Brothers and sisters, let the children have a turn to pray."

Exposing Children to Family Life

"The 'family' I am referring to is the family of Christ, gathering to worship the Lord together."

Preteen Youth Group Game: High Five Surprise

"It’s a game that involves EVERYBODY in your preteen group."

Should You Leave That Curriculum on the Shelf?

"The downside to the overwhelming amount of curriculum options is the daunting task of choosing the right curriculum."

5 Ways to Prepare for Easter in Your Children’s Ministry

"Amidst the creativity of our Easter program, keep the main thing the main thing: the Gospel."

Are You Tracking These 3 Important Time Spans in Your Children’s Ministry?

"It's important to remember that people decide in the first eight minutes if they are going to come back to your church or not."

Piper Answers: What Is the Whole Counsel of God?

"It is critical for us to not only teach children the Gospel, but to not shrink back from teaching them the whole counsel of God."

A Captain Without a Crew

"The biggest lessons I have learned have nothing to do with the kids."

7 Rules for Raising Kids Who Love Jesus

"When we help kids see that God doesn't want anything to hinder the relationship they have with Him, it changes how they see the rules."

Four Reasons Why You Should Consider a Family Mission Trip

"Take a chance and start planning some type of mission experience for families this summer."

‘The Church Is Called To Salt, Not Sugar,’ Says Pastor John...

John Amanchukwu Sr. serves as the First Assistant to the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders