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Children's Ministry How To's

How to Add the Disney Touch

Justyn Smith breaks down how his ministry does its best and how you can do your best to bring some “Disney magic” to your children’s ministry.

5 Next-Level KidMin Production Ideas

Dan Scott passes along some great ideas to take your large-group stage management to the next level.

Transitions: Did I Do a Good Job?

Don't you always wonder if your successor will keep in place the programs and systems you developed?

How to Be a Problem-Solving Leader

Want to test the measure of a leader? Throw a problem at him or her.

Reaching Tweens With the Gospel

We need to help our young people do the work of evangelism and discipleship.

Discipline Q & A: Foul Language

A ministry struggles with a child who uses profanity and disturbs the classroom. What to do?

4 Steps to Great KidMin Lessons

Kent Shaffer: "What we do ultimately sets the stage for salvation and discipleship to be possible."

Is It Time to Update Your Ministry?

Dale Hudson encourages children's leaders to consider an upgrade to their ministry practices and offers direction in doing so.

Putting on the KidMin "Show"

Greg Baird: "Some leaders are adamant that they don't 'put on shows' for their kids. That's too bad."

Top 10 Tips for Starting a New Children’s Ministry

How do you get started in kidmin? Roger Fields has some great ideas.

Leading KidMin Worship: 6 Practical Tips

Sam Luce gives insight into his ministry's worship time and gives great tips for children's worship leaders.

Partnering with Parents to Protect Their Kids

Keith Tusing offers tips on teaming with parents to protect their kids from negative cultural influence.

How to Plan That Big Kidmin Event

Keith Tusing offers great advice on planning, prepping and hosting a large ministry event.

Make a Great "Last" Impression

The last few minutes a guest family spends on your campus will be a big part of what they remember about the experience.

Lessons in Kidmin Customer Service

After a "furnace incident" in his home, kidmin veteran Dan Scott offers his learnings about the importance of "customer" service in dealing with parents.

4 Ingredients for Success in Kids' Ministry

Use these tips as a great recipe for a quality children's ministry!

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Children's ministry veteran Jim Wideman offers help with knowing why, how, and when to leave a ministry.

Using Facebook to Connect with Families

Sam Luce offers great ideas to help connect families to your kids' ministry through Facebook.

6 Tips to Keep the Lesson Rolling

Justyn Smith offers coaching tips for teaching in front of kids to prevent awkward silences and "stage ninjas."

Connect Your Kids with Service

You spend a lot of time serving kids...how can you connect kids with service?

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

Children's Ministry How To's