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Brady Boyd on Parenting as Parachuting: 10 Tips for Leading Your Kids

Brady Boyd on parenting: Being a parent is like jumping out of an airplane.

This Is Why We Do Kids Week

We are so encouraged to see God at work in this family, and we know it wouldn’t have happened if not for Kids Week.

Why Your Children’s Ministry Should Take a Break

This children's minister sees a need to bring children into the worship service with their parents from time to time. What do you think?

The Positive Power of a Godly Teenager in Your Child’s Life

As a parent, one of the greatest blessings you can have in your children’s lives is godly role models for them to follow and look up to.

9 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Have a Seeker-Friendly Children’s Ministry

While not all seeker friendly methods are wrong, there are some aspects that can be troubling.

10 Skills EVERY Kidmin Leader Needs

Being an effective children's ministry leader involves much more than being able to teach kids.

Children’s Ministers: The Importance of SHOWING UP

Six reasons why "BEING SEEN" at church events and for your kids is so important for your ministry.

What Separates GREAT Children’s Ministry Leaders From the Rest

What causes a person to move from being a "good" children's ministry leader to being a "great" children's ministry leader?

3 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started in Kidmin

Every kidmin leader needs to understand the difference these three things make.

Teaching the Bible’s Disturbing Stories

You might think about skipping the story of Cain and Abel; after all, a bloody family killing does not feel kid-friendly. But should you teach it anyway?

If Kidmin Pastors Ruled the World …

What would happen if children's pastors made all the rules?

3 Keys to Creating Lessons That Help Kids Grow Spiritually

These three keys will activate kids' faith and move them forward spiritually.

5 Lousy Reasons to Choose a Kids’ Curriculum

Has your church defaulted to one of these inferior reasons for choosing a kidmin curriculum?

10 Reasons Kids Should Play Games at Church

Dale Hudson has heard some kidmin leaders say “no games at church.” Here's why he doesn't agree.

What Young Parents Want When They Come to Your Church

A church that is healthy will have young families. Here are some things Millennial parents are looking for.

A GREAT Teaching Idea: The Video Self-Interview

A fantastic way to keep your kids' attention during lesson time.

4 Things All Children NEED and WANT From Us

Including these four things in interactions with kids seems to help bring their complexity and simplicity together.

Is Easter Too Scary for Children?

Russell Moore: It’s impossible to talk about the resurrection of Jesus without talking about death—and crucifixion.

10 Reasons Your Kidmin Lessons Are Boring Kids to Death

No one wants to give a boring lesson. Use this checklist to avoid methods and techniques that BORE your kids.

7 Things Kids LOVE MOST in Your Kidmin

Kidmin experts give their best advice on what kids enjoy most about your ministry to them.

‘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