Children's Ministry Leaders

Questions to Ask Your Kids: 30 Ways to Get to Know Their Heart

Discussion starters are a great way to learn more about children, whether they’re our own or the kids God entrusts to our children’s ministry....

Never Bend These 10 Children’s Ministry Guidelines

There are some children's ministry guidelines that you should never, ever bend on. Most of these are related to the safety of the children and volunteers.

Children’s Ministry Safety Guidelines for Older Buildings

Today when a church builds children’s ministry space, safety and security are top priorities. For established spaces, children's ministry safety guidelines are just as important but a bit more challenging.

How Can We Nicely Kick Kids Out of Church?

I found this question being asked: “How can we nicely invite the children to leave?” Doesn't that mean how to nicely kick kids out of church? Oh Church, what is happening? There is a better way.

Christian Parents: 6 Keys to Discipling Your Children

The Holy Spirit is the one who does the transforming of lives and produces spiritual fruit, but as a parent, your role is the most critical human one when it comes to the spiritual formation of your children. Here are tips to discipling your children.

The Biggest Issues in Children’s Ministry? Hint: It’s Not Parents

While conversing with some fellow kidmin leaders recently, the discussion turned to the greatest challenges and issues in children's ministry. One answer showed up over and over again: Parents.

10 Questions to Ask When Hiring a Children’s Ministry Director

The children's ministry director is one of the most critical hires you can make. Here are great questions to use when hiring your children's ministry director.

The Hidden Ministry of Homemaking: What I Learned From Elisabeth Elliot

It turns out that it’s not mainly what you’re doing that makes a life. It’s why you’re doing it. And no one taught me that lesson more powerfully than Elisabeth Elliot.