Children's Ministry Leaders

What Billy Graham Can Teach Us About Failing as a Father

Fatherhood is tough. If you have more than three friends, you probably know someone who feels like he's failing as a father. But the life of Billy Graham demonstrates that our failures don't have to define us.

A Vital Verse for Dads (How to Be a Good Dad)

Is there hope for those of us who want to know how to be a good dad, but also blow it from time to time due to our anger?

Why You Should Not Welcome My Special Needs Child to Your Church

How strong is your special needs church ministry? We should all search our hearts for the possibility that we are hindering special needs families from contributing to the Body of Christ.

When Sundays are Hard: How You Can Serve Young Families in Your Church

When I arrive at church on Sunday, any ounce of judgment I once felt toward families trotting in late has been replaced with empathy. “They deserve a round of applause for making it today.” Discover more about how to serve young families.

Object Lesson for Sunday School Offering Time: Cheerful Giving

An object lesson about the offering is a great way to teach children about cheerful giving. Discover 10 Bible-based, kid-friendly lessons about generosity and stewardship.

25 (God-Approved) Summer Family Activities

Be a hero with parents, the kids and with God! There are many activities kids can do by themselves or with each other to have fun outside of television, but the idea is for parents to spend quality time with their kids. Discover these 25 summer family activities.

Why I Created Our Own VBS Program (And Why YOU Can Get Creative Too!)

With so much great programming right at my fingertips, why would I go through the work of creating our own? The more I thought about it though, the more I couldn’t get away from the idea. Discover how you can create your own VBS here.