Children's Ministry Leaders

Family expert Dr. John Trent shares five ways parents can bless their children during Holiday school breaks.

Christmastime turns into a whirlwind of parties, activities, last minute purchases for school, concerts, performances, buying the other last minute things you forgot, travel…and the list goes on. All of the families in our church are facing a similar whirlwind.

Oftentimes this leaves us tired, cranky and unable to truly enjoy the Christmas season ourselves. We can’t let that happen! But how do we avoid that? Here are five things I’ve learned to practice in order to personally enjoy the season:

Christmas is one of the best times of the year to reach kids and families and grow your ministry. Over the years, I've used several ideas to do this. Here are some of them.

This simple play can be performed by your preschool/kindergarten or elementary ministry group.

One popular discipline policy churches use is what is called the “Three Strikes and You’re Out” policy. In theory it sounds reasonable, but for many hurting children it is not reasonable or even fair.

This Bible story minibook takes children through the Christmas story.

As I love on kids I know what I’m aiming for. I want them to know they’re worth the time and effort. I want them to know they are loved for who they are. I want them to know that they matter. And bottom line, I want the love I show them to point them right to Jesus. Here are some things I intentionally do.