Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

Children’s Sermon on Fear: A Free Interactive Lesson

All children are familiar with fear, which means a children's sermon on fear is timeless. This free interactive experience is designed as a practical, meaningful children's sermon on fear.

Dads, Your Humble Willingness to Apologize to Your Kids Speaks Volumes

Though he could at times be good-natured and funny, my dad's default mood seemed to be disapproval of us. Dads, be willing to apologize to your kids.

For Father’s Day: Most of Us Have Spotted Records

This Father's Day, appreciate your dad for what he did right and forgive him for what he failed to get right.

Need Children’s Ministry Volunteers? How to Recruit New Team Members

At a recent Kidmin Conference, I taught about how to recruit volunteers and then asked attendees to design prototype posters. The goal? Illustrate the principles I’d described for when they need children’s ministry volunteers.

Helping Children Cope With Trauma: 8 Important Steps

Despite our best efforts, we can't always spare children from hearing about or experiencing tragedy. Yet people who minister to kids can have a huge impact in helping children cope with trauma and grief.

6 Devotions for Toddlers That Are Perfect for Summer

Summertime brings plenty of heat with it, which means we need to keep our little ones cool. What better way to have devotions for toddlers than through fun water play!

Why Your Church Needs You to Serve Kids Now More Than Ever

As I work with our own leadership and as I counsel children’s ministers in different parts of the country, I realize that our children’s ministry leaders need you to serve kids now more than they ever have before.

Tips for Teaching Preschoolers: 5 Pieces of Advice to Share

Preschoolers are so much fun! Of course, they can be a challenge, too. Anyone ministering to kids ages 2 to 4 needs some training and tips for teaching preschoolers.