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5 Tips for Telling Compelling Bible Stories

Great children's ministries are great storytellers. When it comes to capturing kids' attention and communicating truth ... story rules.

Think Like a Child, Grow Your Children’s Ministry

When Walt Disney was designing Disneyland, he had the engineers get down on their knees to ensure they built Main Street on the eye level of a child.

How to Use Games to Impact Kids in 10 Easy Steps

Here are some tips for making games fun while keeping the competition in perspective.

A Fast Way to Help Guests Feel Welcome

One of the most critical areas of your ministry is guest services.

7 Proven Ways to Get Kids Engaged With Your Lesson

Do you want to engage kids in your lessons? Here are 7 proven ways.

An Important Parenting Concept: Especially for Parents of Young Children

"Successful parenting should be the opposite. Control early. Less control later."

Youth Group Lesson on Temptation

A five-minute video that unpacks all you need to know to teach your preteens on temptation.

Is Your Children’s Ministry Blind?

Your children’s ministry facility has areas that are broken, messy, in need of repair and not working.

5 Things Children’s Ministers Wish Their Senior Pastor Knew

I asked this question to my children's ministers because I believed that God was moving me in that direction, and the answers shocked me.

Kids of the Past vs. Kids of the Internet Generation

This infographic illustrates just how different the kids of today really are.

Why the Kids in Your Ministry Are Fidgeting

They're not irreverent or rebellious. They're wired to move.

5 Reasons You Need To Stop Recruiting For Children’s Ministry

Finding volunteers can be the most challenging aspect of Children's Ministry. But could we be going about it all wrong?

A Barbie That Talks With Kids About God? It’s Coming

God has called parents to lead their children spiritually...not Barbie!

Fun or Jesus?

There’s no point in having a phenomenal lesson plan if children are not having fun or engaged in learning.

5 Big Reasons Why Kids Should Play Games at Church

97% of kids spend 10 hours a week playing video games. Find out why this 'love of the game' needs to be applied in church too.

Things You Might Not Know About the Single Mamas in Your Church

Moms may feel the need to keep it all together for their kids, but there are a few things you should know about the single ladies in your church.

King David, Creativity, and Our Kids

Through exploring the creative side of King David, we can teach our kids how to harness creativity to work through their emotions.

7 Ways to Multiply Yourself as a Children’s Ministry Leader

You can only do so much solo. Learn what you can do to raise up the next generation of leaders.

5 Ways KidMin Volunteers Can Show Some Love to Parents

Kids are not independent. They come attached to parents who need love as well.

Are You a Kidult?: The Importance of Childlike Faith

How do we teach kids to mature and at the same time not lose the childlike qualities that Jesus praised?

Sean Feucht, Eric Metaxas, and Russell Johnson Set To Lead ‘United...

On Thursday (April 25), political activist Sean Feucht will lead a “United for Israel March” at Columbia University alongside author Eric Metaxas and Pastor Russell Johnson of The Pursuit Church in Seattle, Washington.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders