Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

When ‘Trust God’ Isn’t Enough: Childhood Anxiety

Though his anxiety is unrelated to COVID, I’m sure many children during this pandemic have experienced fear and anxiety on some level — their typical way of life abruptly disrupted and the future uncertain. #anxiety #kidmin

We Need to Create Online Content for Families

Due to Covid-19, many ministries have started offering online content for kids.  The content is created specifically for kids. Which is a good thing....but what if someone decided to make the content geared not just for the kiddos, but for the parents and their kids to watch together.

Gaining a Perspective on Failure

At my first job in a church, my boss told me he wanted his children to fail as young as possible.

The Law and Children’s Ministry

Asking these questions will protect your kids and limit your church's liability.

Celebrate Christmas Your Way

Christmas, of course, is made for symbols: candles in the window, lights, an angel or star on top of the tree, and houses lit up throughout the neighborhood.

Advent Isn’t About Lighting Candles on Sunday

We have reached the blessed season of anticipation as we together await the birth of Christ. And just like 2020 has brought us new experiences in so many ways, this year we will be celebrating Advent in different capacities.

The Impact of Behind-the-Scenes Teams

It may seem like the people teaching the lesson are the most needed.  But that is simply not the case.  Without the behind-the-scenes people, it would be a struggle when the weekend rolls around.