Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

Can You Recognize the Behaviors of a Traumatized Child ?

A trauma-informed church understands how a crisis affects children. Do you recognize traumatized child behaviors?

Largest Children’s Ministries: Tips From America’s Top KidMin Programs

Here's an inside look at what some leaders from the largest children's ministries in America are doing and saying.

Positive Reinforcement Ideas: 10 Ways to Encourage Good Behavior

Classroom management is a vital skill for all teachers, including children’s ministry workers. Positive reinforcement ideas are vital for creative a productive, pleasant kidmin environment.

Spiritual Influences on Kids: Who Impacts Them Most?

As they grow up, children encounter many significant influences. But who impacts them the most in terms of faith? When it comes to spiritual influences on children, the two biggest are their family and friends.

Sermon Notes for Children: 11 Free KidMin Resources

Providing age-appropriate sermon notes is a great way to keep children engaged with worship. These resources also help kids make connections between Scripture and daily life.

The #1 Parenting Passage in the Bible

"The Great Commission summarizes your calling as parents, and its promises remind you of where you can look for help and hope!"

Who Made God? Sunday School Lessons on Creation for Children

Teaching young children about Creation is a true delight. Sunday school teachers might see the wheels in kids' heads start turning as they ponder: If God made everything, then who made God?

10 Steps to Awesome Children’s Ministry

When you see an awesome children's ministry being built, you can be assured that there is much prayer and seeking God's face behind the scenes.