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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?

3 Reasons Why You Can't Let Your Kids Figure Out Faith on Their Own

Why is it that we think that “allowing” kids to figure it out on their own is the solution?

The Reason You Never Have What You Need

A bold, honest call to do what you were placed in leadership to do.

10 BIG Children's Ministry Questions–and Answers

Kidmih veteran and conference speaker Dale Hudson gives his best answers for the most important children's ministry questions.

Why Kids Misbehave (Really)

Misbehavior is the number-one frustration for kidmin leaders. Find out what you need to know to head it off before it starts.

Why EVERY Church Leader Should Be Passionate About Families

When you delegate the cause of family and kids to the family ministry team and leave it at that, you risk jeopardizing your church's mission and future.

5 Things Kidmin Volunteers Want to Tell You (But Won't)

Want to decrease your volunteer turnover rate? Make sure your ministers aren't keeping something from you.

Family-Friendly or Family Ministry?

Use these three indicators to decide whether your church just wants to attract families or really wants to serve them.

Don't Make These Mistakes in Your Children's Ministry

Dale Hudson lists seven mistakes our ministries can't afford to make.

20 People Who Can Help You Teach

Kids LOVE guest speakers, and they can help relieve the pressure of teaching every week. Look among your congregation for people who would be great at it.

6 Reasons You Need to Invite Senior Citizens to Join Your Kidmin Team

Older adults have a TON to share with your kids. If you're not engaging them, you're all missing out big time.

12 BIG Myths About Children's Worship

Keep these myths out of your vision for children's ministry worship time.

The Two Gardens God Uses to Grow Our Children

"Our primary responsibility for our children is to teach them the gospel—and to equip them to teach it to others."

7 Secrets of Successful Children's Ministries

Pull back the curtain of kids' ministries that work, and you'll find these secrets doing the job.

What Causes Kids to Hate Attending Church?

Dale Hudson gives his quick list of what will make a child bored, disgruntled or irritated in a kidmin class.

NC Pastor, Paralyzed From Previous Attempted Carjacking, Has Car Stolen From...

A North Carolina pastor suffered the theft of his car from his church parking lot on Thursday, April 18. Pastor Barry Washington said that even though the experience left him feeling “violated,” he still forgave the thief.

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders