Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

Church Is Boring: How to Respond to Children’s Complaints

To be brutally honest, sometimes my kids think church is boring. But sometimes so do I. And that's OK. If we're never bored, if we are constantly entertained and distracted, how will we ever find time to “be still and know that He is God” (Psalm 46:10)?

Faith Games for Children: 12 Fun Indoor Activities to Try

Check out these 12 active indoor faith games for children. The activities are sure to teach, challenge, inspire, and lead kids into a deeper relationship with their Savior, Jesus.

Bible Verses to Memorize: 52 Scriptures for Children to Learn

Download this printable list of 52 easy but powerful Bible verses to memorize. For children, learning God's Word can be rewarding and fun!

Be a Better Children’s Ministry Leader: 18 Foolproof Strategies

Are you satisfied with how you lead your ministry? Starting today, you can take steps to be a better children's ministry leader. Here are a bunch of ideas—in no particular order—to help you lead better.

Go to Hell: Is That Our Unspoken Attitude Toward Kids?

Sometimes I feel as if children's ministry programs are failing our core mission, essentially telling kids to go to hell. Let me explain...

Children’s Ministry Leadership Lessons: 5 Must-Know Insights

Take a look at these children's ministry leadership lessons. I'll bet a few just might surprise you!

Can You Recognize the Behaviors of a Traumatized Child ?

A trauma-informed church understands how a crisis affects children. Do you recognize traumatized child behaviors?

Largest Children’s Ministries: Tips From America’s Top KidMin Programs

Here's an inside look at what some leaders from the largest children's ministries in America are doing and saying.