Children's Ministry Leaders

How to Solve the Absence of Children in the Church

Children are no longer being taken to church. In the past, even wayward adults would go back to church once they had children—for the sake of their kids. This has not been true for over a decade. Here's what we can do about it.

NFL Star Quits to Play for God’s Team: 3 Lessons for Families

Khari Willis is leaving the NFL to enter the Gospel ministry, potentially leaving millions of dollars on the table. Here are three life-lessons worth discussing with your kids about his decision.

How to Double Your Volunteers in One Month

Do you need more volunteers? Of course you do. I have never met a children's ministry that didn't need more volunteers. The big question...how can I get more volunteers to join our team?

Gen Z Slang: Dozens of Terms From Today’s Kid Culture

Gen Z slang may seem like a foreign language to older adults. But it's important to know the terms popular with kids we're teaching and reaching. Check out this list of Gen Z slang words.

20 Small Tips for Children’s Ministry That Will Bring Big Results

Excellence in ministry comes from doing the small things well. It's the result of paying attention to the details. Here are some small tips that can help you build and grow your ministry to the next level.

13 Sanity Savers for VBS Directors

13 Sanity Savers for VBS Directors -  Details – big and small – must be planned out, tweaked, and re-tweaked to welcome a few hundred campers and volunteers to our program each day.  If you are overseeing VBS, you know exactly what I mean!

4th of July Game for Kids: Celebrate Our Freedom in Christ

Play this 4th of July game with kids to celebrate our Christian freedom! Sunday school students of all ages will enjoy this fun, Bible-based activity.

Childhood Trauma: Developmentally Appropriate and Trauma-Informed Interventions

When treating kids with trauma, I remember these two crucial elements: therapeutic relationships are essential, and being developmentally appropriate is honoring. For the sake of children, let’s join in the play.