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Leading Turnaround Children's Ministries

Justyn Smith gives great advice for leaders whose ministries need change.

5 Ways to Bring Music into Your Kidmin

Do you incorporate music throughout your time with your ministry's children?

5 Things to Know About a Mother with a Child with Autism

Amy Fenton Lee offers guidance for ministry to families with a child with an autism diagnosis.

Are You the Perfect Children’s Pastor?

Children's ministry leaders come in all shapes, but there are characteristics every leader should strive for.

Budgeting: Getting the Stuff You Need

Some advice on preparing and presenting a budget that fulfills your ministry needs.

20 Things You Need to Know About Today's Kids

Dale Hudson lists some things that will help you understand children these days.

3 Challenges Facing Family Ministry Today

Children's ministry pastor Chris Reinolds unpacks three fundamental issues facing ministry to families.

Ministering to Kids Whose Parents Are in Prison

A recent report from Pew Charitable Trusts found that 1 in every 28 children have a parent behind bars.

Must-Know Secrets for Kidmin Leaders Over 40

If you're a children's minister over 40, you might be asking yourself some questions. Dale Hudson helps you answer them.

The 8 Most Important Kidmin Skills

Dale Hudson: You must develop these eight skills if you want to be a successful children's minister.

Does Preparing to Speak Make You Nervous?

Most people say that they are more afraid of speaking in public than they are of death. Sam Luce explains what you should be nervous about.

Addressing Children's Allergies in Your Kidmin

The increasing incidence of allergies in children make this a topic you can't afford to ignore. Here are three reasons why you should have a system in place to respond.

"We're Not Here to Entertain…" Really?

Greg Baird says we ARE putting on a show--and the Bible supports putting on the best show we can!

Is Sunday School Destroying Our Kids?

A bold article taking a critical look at how we present the Bible to kids. What can you learn?

20 Ways to Ruin Your First Impression With Guests

Make a bad first impression with guests and they're probably not coming back.

The Question Parents Ask the Most in Children's Ministry

Dale Hudson gives you the question and how to get it answered in the right way.

Your Children's Ministry Is Not as Good as You Think It Is

Dale Hudson: I've got news for you. Your children's ministry is not as good as you think it is. And neither is mine.

Why We Stopped Going to Summer Camp

Kenny Conley explains why he's no longer taking his children and youth ministries to summer camp and what he's doing instead.

Ministry in 2018: 12 Trends Affecting You Now

Delving into the future may not seem very pragmatic, but it is important to know what's happening and where we're headed, in order to be good stewards of our resources.

9 Mistakes You Could Be Making With Volunteers

Avoid these errors you might easily make with the very people you need the most.

‘Understanding Precedes Refutation’—Preston Sprinkle’s Exiles in Babylon Conference Is Curious

The Exiles in Babylon conference, which is an outgrowth of Preston Sprinkle's “Theology in the Raw” podcast, “aims to help believers think Christianly about theological and cultural issues by engaging in curious conversations with a diverse range of thoughtful people.”

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders