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How to Make the Most of your MEETINGS

by Betsy Wright Strategy is really the foundational principle of Orange (that’s why we often refer to our philosophy as the “Orange Strategy”). One...

What Matters Now in Children’s Ministry

About a year ago a terrific resource was published called What Matters Now In Children’s Ministry.  It offered “33 perspectives on how to influence...

Lesson One: Why Is It So Cold in Here?

This post is the initial post in a new series Jody has created called Lessons Learned in the Little Red Schoolhouse which...

Top Ten Nursery Tips

We are finishing up the remodeling of our church nursery. It has been such a fun project for me. I love the nursery. There...

Free Game: Fruit of the Spirit Memory Match

"The fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful and gentle and having control of oneself (Galatians 5:22-23)."

Brian Haynes, A Changed Husband and Father

While Brian gave his all to the church he started to abandon his family.

The Tough Road of Children's Ministry

Children's ministry can travel far beyond the realm of challenging, but don't give up.

The Power of Story

So I’m in Birmingham and yesterday I got to spend four or five hours with Daniel White, one of the Children’s Pastors at Church...

Student Ministry Challenges in 2011

As our Student Ministry team is looking forward at the 2011 year, there are a ton of challenges in student ministry that we...

Keeping Life Simple Revisited-6

I'm flying home today and heading back to work tomorrow. So I'm going to be bringing this series to a close. Here...

Questioning the New Year

by Cara Martens Journey Church in Dallas asked some great questions this weekend to reflect on 2010 and plan for 2011. Head: What event or...

What KidMin Leaders Do

As a Children’s Pastor / Director, have you ever been asked something along the lines of: What, exactly, do you do? I sure have!  Sometimes...

Free Bible Bookmarks: New Testament

"Learn the books of the New Testament using these bookmarks."

Free Bible Bookmarks: Old Testament

Learn the books of the Old Testament using these bookmarks.

How to Recognize Kids with Learning Disabilities

Tips for recognizing kids with learning disabilities in your classroom

Faithgirlz: Bullying

Make a difference so that the playground can stay a place for playing!

Teaching Like the Master

Children's ministry veteran Jody Capehart helps us teach like Jesus.

Christmas Thoughts of the Nativity

Many ideas have invaded my thoughts this Christmas season concerning the significance of the holiday and what he’s done for us. If my son...

Church Conference 2011 Recommendations

Are you looking for a few good church conferences to attend in 2011? I’ve assembled a list of over 30 recommended church conferences to consider....

Keeping Life Simple Revisited-5

9. Be open to change in your lifestyle. Different results require different actions.Don’t despise change. Change is not a four-letter word it’s a...

‘The Church Is Called To Salt, Not Sugar,’ Says Pastor John...

John Amanchukwu Sr. serves as the First Assistant to the Senior Pastor and the Youth Pastor at the Upper Room Church of God in Christ in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

Children's Ministry Leaders