Kids: Hidden Casualties of Recession
Children are impacted by the recession and job-loss as much as adults.
Ideas for Special Needs Ministry to Children
Two seasoned workers offer advice on ministering to special-needs kids.
Asking for Volunteers in Children's Ministry
Need more help? Alisa Linn suggests effective ways to ask for it.
The Tough Road of Children's Ministry
Children's ministry can travel far beyond the realm of challenging, but don't give up.
New Theme Park Features Full-Scale Noah's Ark
The ark will be the central attraction at a new park in Kentucky.
Hold Your Kids More Than Your Phone
Gina McClain urges children's leaders to unplug from ministry and focus on their own families.
Does Parenthood Increase Churchgoing?
Children can act as a catalyst for parents to return to church, but a new study by the Barna Group says this isn’t the norm.
Children Swearing Earlier, Studies Show
Experts say children are swearing as soon as they can speak, in some cases.
Study: KidMin Produces Spiritually Active Adults
A recent study confirms those who attended Sunday school as children are much more likely to attend church as adults.
Home-Grown World Christians
Noel Piper explains how to help a child become world-minded.
The Parent Factor
Don't underestimate the importance of attracting young parents to your church.
Creating a Custom Facebook Page
Advice from the Orange Conference about creating a social network for your ministry.
Helping Parents Embrace Spiritual Weirdness
When it comes to parenting teenagers, I think “awkward” is one of the best descriptors. In fact, I think many parents give up on...
Aligning Parents for a Vision of Family
Perhaps one of the most difficult things to do as a leader within the church is to change the culture of a church!
I would...
Frugality, Orange-Style
In this economy where many churches are cutting budgets or delaying spending, I firmly believe when it comes to budgets sometimes less is more....
How Do I Get People to Buy-In? A Formula
I am a Marketing junkie. My degree is in Marketing. I love aligning a brand with purpose and identity. I remember countless days applying...
Careers in Children’s Ministry
I’ve been overwhelmed by churches who are looking for Children’s Pastors. I think one of the best ways to secure a new ministry position...
Puppet Ministry – Puppets, Puppet Theaters, and Puppet Shows
Puppetry in Children's Ministry
Can Puppets Preach?
Preaching Puppets?
Latest News
SBC Ousts Church for Hiring Registered Sex Offender as Pastor
The Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention has voted to disfellowship a Southern Baptist church in Midland, Texas, because the church was employing a lifetime registered sex offender as a pastor.
New Podcasts
Danielle Strickland: Jesus Is the Healer of Gender Inequality in the...
"Jesus is the great equalizer," says Danielle Strickland. "He’s the great liberator for all peoples"—and that includes women in the church.
