Children's Ministry Leaders

As a parent, I can at times become discouraged when I don’t see the fruit of discipleship evident in my children’s lives. Like most Christian parents, I wonder, “Have a done this thing right? Have I shared the right things? Have I been a good disciplemaker?" Find out more about discipling kids.

Two years ago I started a legacy project for my kids that will take me eight years to complete. Discover more about how to be intentional about leaving a legacy.

The lazy hazy days of summer are upon us. If you’re a parent, the novelty of summer break is probably just starting to wear down a bit. Discover the ideas for summer fun.

It’s not that I didn’t think the Holy Spirit was in our lessons, I just never thought about it in terms of how I can intentionally invite the Holy Spirit into the process. Discover these ways to intentionally include the Holy Spirit in your lesson prep.

Children’s Ministry is one of the most challenging and complex areas of ministry in the church. There are always a hundred things calling for our attention. But focusing on what MATTERS, not just on what’s urgent or even important, is critical to effectively leading our ministry.

I’ve shared the Easter story in church on many occasions but usually the kids who come, even if they don’t regularly attend church or wouldn’t call themselves “Christians” still have a rudimentary understanding of the Easter story.

It seems like the number of things you need to talk to your children about in order to keep them safe just keeps growing! One issue that should be at the top of your list is knowing to protect kids from sexual abuse by teaching them about body safety.

It's not just that you're trying to find your calling--it's that you're trying to find your calling again. All leaders go through times when they feel drained, discouraged and defeated. Here's how to renew your passion for ministry.