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Why a Real Leader Never Says, “It’s Not My Fault”

There’s something inside you and me that always wants to escape blame. But what’s the better response?

10 Amazing Children’s Ministries You Can Learn From

One of the best ways to get ideas for your children's ministry is by studying other children's ministries that are getting the job done.

5 Things Parents Need From Your Preschool Ministry

When you think about partnering with parents, everything starts with your preschool ministry!

What Do You Do If Everyone Starts QUITTING?

"If kidmin pastors would pour themselves into their volunteers with the same passion they pour themselves into their kids, they wouldn't have any recruiting problems."

3 Things Every Children’s Leader Should Say During Christmas

One of the mistakes many pastors make is during Christmas we demonize culture rather than show people how to redeem it.

When Parents Disagree With You: 8 Things to Remember

If we are to reach families for Jesus, we need to tread carefully and respectfully with parents.

3 Reasons Why You’re Not Getting It All Done

"I’m not saying don’t do what you can to reach your God-given potential. I’m simply saying don’t try and go beyond it."

Can Preschoolers Trust Christ?

Preschoolers will believe anything you tell them. So how can we know if they can trust Christ?

12 Truths About Connecting With Unchurched Parents

These points will help you develop an orientation toward outreach in your ministry to children and families.

What Kids Need to Know About Sin

"We do our kids a massive disservice when we minimize the nature of sin."

7 Reasons Leaders Avoid Parent Ministry

Are these fears and struggles keeping you from your important calling to support parents?

Kidmin Leaders: Stop Recruiting, Start Retaining

Four things to give volunteers so they stay around for the long haul.

7 Painful (but Unavoidable) Truths of Burnout

"Maybe you think it’s just a season and you’ll push through it. That worked for me … until it didn't work any more."

Don't Simplify the Word for Kids … DISTILL It

We think we are supposed to be our kids' savior. We are not. We're just a signpost pointing to their Savior.

13 Great Ways for Training Volunteers in Children’s Ministry

Use these methods regularly—maybe even one per week—to keep your volunteers' skills fresh and always improving.

In or Out for Halloween?

Dale Hudson talks about the mixed reactions children's ministries have about Halloween and how we can come together in Jesus' name.

5 Ways to Get Children to Leave the Church When They're Older

A tongue-in-cheek exploration of how kids get disconnected ... even when we have their best interests at heart.

10 Things Every Teacher Needs to Know About Autism

Train volunteers to know what to expect from a child with autism so both can be blessed by the relationship.

Why Won't the Kids Sit STILL?

Kids learn more when they're MOVING! Here are some tips to get them going.

7 Things Parents Need to Know About Your Children's Ministry

We all talk about partnering with parents, but what does that look like for the teacher?

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