Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

The other day I told a friend that I am tired of outrage. I’m tired of laying blame. I’m tired of dissecting and analyzing and judging and criticizing. I think we need to be more than outraged.

Prior to becoming a father, my self-assessment of high-quality children's ministries was a bit overstated. Now I have a much better grasp of what parents are looking for and what partnering with parents in children's ministry requires.

I’ve been alive 50 years, and I’ve never seen our country so divided. I don’t think many adults are stopping to consider: our kids are watching.

As with any other area of the church, programs aimed at children require strong, effective leadership. Solid children's ministry leadership teams make great children's ministries possible. 

Children of all ages love to make crafts. Here’s a fun, easy idea for a Lord’s Prayer craft that kids can make and wear. The colorful bracelet will remind children about this important prayer.

Share with kids that salvation isn't based on what you do, but rather on who you know as your Savior...Jesus.

One crucial key to parenting is knowing how to discipline with love. I learned that from experience.

These five activities invite the family to engage with the people, places and teachings of Paul.