Children's Ministry Leaders

Pastor Jeff Jansen: Trump Will Be Reinstated Whether ‘People Like It or Not’

Pastor Jeff Jansen, a self-described prophet who was recently ousted by the ministry he founded, remains adamant that former President Trump will still have “back-to-back terms,” as “God promised.”

Why Your Church Needs You to Serve Kids Now More Than Ever

As I work with our own leadership and as I counsel children’s ministers in different parts of the country, I realize that our children’s ministry leaders need you to serve kids now more than they ever have before.

A Long-Lost Love Letter: The Gift of True Words

She unfolded the love letter and could hardly believe the words she was seeing. Tears blurred the greeting at the top of the page, yet she could still make out his hello from some Christmas past: “Dear Bright Eyes.”

Tips for Teaching Preschoolers: 5 Pieces of Advice to Share

Preschoolers are so much fun! Of course, they can be a challenge, too. Anyone ministering to kids ages 2 to 4 needs some training and tips for teaching preschoolers.

Why Children’s Ministry Matters: A Primer for Senior Pastors

Because I’ve served in children's ministry for more than 25 years, I'm a bit biased about why children's ministry matters. However, I truly do believe it's one of—if not the—most critically important ministries in the church.

4 Ways to Talk to Kids About Purpose in a Post-COVID World

Kids living in a post-COVID world need hope now more than ever. Here are 4 ways to talk to kids about purpose and their place in God's great story.

Summer Blast! VBS Alternative

We’re bringing VBS back! Sort of. Instead of cramming all that VBS fun into one exhausting week, we’re running our VBS program on four Wednesday nights.

Two Scary Reasons Church People Aren’t Coming Back to Church

As the pandemic wanes, people aren't coming back to church. As far as I can tell, they divide into two separate categories.