Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

On of the most critical graduations that happens in children's ministry is the transition from children's ministry into student ministry. Find out more about transitioning from elementary ministry.

For me, fifth Sundays has always felt like a natural Sunday to do something different than normal. But our church has always struggled to figure out what exactly that different-than-normal thing should be.

With life’s long-range view, we see four ways childhood is a unique time to invest in the lives of our grandchildren.

As a parent, I can at times become discouraged when I don’t see the fruit of discipleship evident in my children’s lives. Like most Christian parents, I wonder, “Have a done this thing right? Have I shared the right things? Have I been a good disciplemaker?" Find out more about discipling kids.

Two years ago I started a legacy project for my kids that will take me eight years to complete. Discover more about how to be intentional about leaving a legacy.

The lazy hazy days of summer are upon us. If you’re a parent, the novelty of summer break is probably just starting to wear down a bit. Discover the ideas for summer fun.

It’s not that I didn’t think the Holy Spirit was in our lessons, I just never thought about it in terms of how I can intentionally invite the Holy Spirit into the process. Discover these ways to intentionally include the Holy Spirit in your lesson prep.

Children’s Ministry is one of the most challenging and complex areas of ministry in the church. There are always a hundred things calling for our attention. But focusing on what MATTERS, not just on what’s urgent or even important, is critical to effectively leading our ministry.