Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

Miracles of Jesus for Kids: 7 Key Lessons From the Bible

When you’re teaching the miracles of Jesus for kids, it’s helpful to consider various categories. The Bible records more than 30 of Jesus’ miracles. These seven categories reveal who our Savior is. Make them a cornerstone of your Sunday school and children’s church lessons.

How to Keep Kids’ Attention: Follow This 9-Step Formula

If you haven't noticed, kids' attention spans continue to shrink. So children's ministry workers need to know these 9 tips for how to keep kids' attention.

3 Things Your Pastor DOESN’T Need You to Do as a Children’s Ministry Leader

As a children’s ministry leader, we are asked to do a lot in our church. It is not uncommon to be asked to take on responsibilities outside our “job description.” Discover three things your pastor doesn't need from you.

Explaining God to a Child: How to Give Age-Appropriate Answers

Children have many questions about God. How can you respond in age-appropriate ways? Check out these suggestions for explaining God to a child, no matter his or her age.

Bible Science Experiment: Light a Fire for God in Kids

By using a simple Bible science experiment, you can draw kids in and capture their attention. It makes them incredibly receptive to God’s word.

Church Confidentiality Policy: What’s Appropriate in Children’s Ministry

When you're working with children, families, and kidmin volunteers, privacy issues often arise. That's why you need a clear-cut church confidentiality policy.

16 (Nearly Free) Ways to Increase Community Awareness of Your Church

If the people in your community don’t know that your church exists, they won’t ever join your church. A frequently overlooked step in connecting with a community is simply building baseline awareness of a church in that broader community.

How to Pastor a PK

I grew up as a pastor's kid (PK). There were good things and bad things about that, but one thing I've learned is that there are three ways people treat PKs differently than they would treat other children.