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4 Things That Keep Smart Children's Pastors Awake at Night

Children's pastor recruiting is at an all-time high—it's one of the most needed positions on any church staff.

Leading Postmodern Family Ministry

Dale Hudson reviews some valuable research and insights on the current state of the family in America and the implications for ministry leadership.

How to Be a Leader Your Volunteers Will Love

Show the volunteers you lead how much they matter--every day.

8 Things to Look for When Hiring a Kidmin Staff Member

What qualities are you looking for in a new hire for children's ministry?

11 Must-Read Kidmin Statistics and Quotations

David Jennings pulls the most interesting stats and quotes to share with children's leaders.

Outreach Tactics at Family Events

What should outreach look like for your family events? Henry Zonio offers his view.

Good News for Bad Kids

Four ways the Gospel helps those who struggle and fail at times.

So, Should Kids Have Cell Phones or Not?

Weigh both sides of this continuing argument with veteran children's minister Dale Hudson.

What Families Want From Church

Greg Baird: "Families have definite opinions – expressed or not – about what they want."

Answering Children’s Spiritual Questions

Basic principles to help you prepare for children's toughest questions

Secrets to Longevity in Children’s Ministry

Christine Yount Jones offers hints about hanging out for the long haul.

Win the Battle of Separation Anxiety

Use this practical article to help parents help their children with separation anxiety.

Why My Kids Never "Asked Jesus Into Their Hearts"

Sam Luce discusses the importance of vocabulary when you're talking to kids about salvation.

What Families WANT, What Families NEED From Church

What should family ministry look like--from our point of view and theirs?

What People Think Kidmin Leaders Do … And What We Really Do

Dale Hudson with a reminder of what children's ministry is really all about.

9 Child Development Tips for Better Ministry

Make sure your kidmin operates based on children's education techniques and not adult models.

Why Many Leaders Don't Make a Difference

Effectiveness in any job in any level of an organization comes from doing three things.

Should Churches Have Children's Ministry or Family Ministry?

There are big conversations happening right now about family ministry.

Failure as a Parent Is Inevitable

Kenny Conley warns Christians to fight against the urge to jump into other people's parenting mess.

‘The Church Is Called To Salt, Not Sugar,’ Says Pastor John...

John Amanchukwu Sr. serves as the First Assistant to the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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