Children's Ministry Blogs
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.”
Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
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.
Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
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.
Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
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.
Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
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.
Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
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.
Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
Discipled: Signs That Children Are Truly Following Jesus
After writing about developing a biblical worldview in children, I haven't been able to get this question out of my head. If our job as children’s pastors is to fulfill Jesus' Great Commission, then what does a discipled child look like?
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....
