How to Recognize the Behaviors of a Traumatized Child
A trauma-informed church understands how a crisis affects children. Do you recognize traumatized child behaviors?
One Thing Two-Thirds of Parents Will Bring Their Kids to Church For
Even parents who don't attend church and wouldn't think about sending their kids to a church during the summer have a positive view of this age-old church program.
How to Transition Children From Elementary Ministry to Student Ministry
On of the most critical graduations that happens in children's ministry is the transition from children's ministry into student ministry. Find out more about transitioning from elementary ministry.
How to Turn 5th Sundays Into Family Invite Days
For me, fifth Sundays has always felt like a natural Sunday to do something different than normal. But our church has always struggled to figure out what exactly that different-than-normal thing should be.
4 Truths for Grandparents to Embrace
With life’s long-range view, we see four ways childhood is a unique time to invest in the lives of our grandchildren.
3 Things Your Pastor DOESN’T Need You to Do as a Children’s Ministry Leader
As a children’s ministry leader, we are asked to do a lot in our church. It is not uncommon to be asked to take on responsibilities outside our “job description.” Discover three things your pastor doesn't need from you.
Fruit of Discipleship “I’m Not Sure I’m Cut Out for This ‘Discipling’ Thing”
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.
Leaving a Legacy: How to Leave Your Kids Something of Value
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.
50 Best Ideas to Teach the Armor of God for Kids
God’s Word is very clear that we need the armor of God for kids to stand during spiritual battle. And God has given us...
Object Lesson for Pre-Teens: The Holy Spirit
The very idea of who the Holy Spirit is and how the Holy Spirit can be in more than one place at a time is confusing. Yet understanding the presence of the Holy Spirit is essential to children’s spiritual growth. Check out this object lesson for pre-teens.
5 Free Ideas for Summer Fun for Families
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.
3 Ways to Practically Include the Holy Spirit in Lesson Prep
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.
Church Problems: 12 Ways Churches Are Failing Kids
While some of these things can and do contribute to the demise of a child's faith, the church must also look in the mirror and see that we are a big part of the problem. We are failing kids in many areas and it becomes glaringly apparent as they grow older.
20 Bible Truths to Tell Kids That Will Change Their Life Forever
When a child grabs hold of Bible truths from God's Word and internalizes them, those ideas have the power to alter the trajectory of that child's life. Here are 20 powerful truths from the Bible for kids.
5 Essential Areas of Focus for the Children’s Ministry Leader
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.
Easter for the First Time
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.
5 Body Safety Rules Every 5-Year-Old Should Know
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.
Sunday School Game for Any Lesson: Ring the Bell
Coming up with new ways to make Bible class an exciting place for kids is not always easy. Then when you find a winner, they eventually grow tired of it. Discover this fun Sunday school game good for any lesson.
Find Your Calling: How to Renew Your Passion for Ministry
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.
Do Your Children Know Your Testimony?
Have you ever shared your testimony of conversion with your children? Do you know how to share your testimony with them? Sure, your children know that you’re religious. But do they know you're a Christian?
Latest News
Tullian Tchividjian Starts New Church After Affairs
Tullian Tchividjian has started a new church in Florida. While some of the church’s attendees say his return to leadership is a sign of God’s grace, one of the women Tchividjian had an affair with says there was abuse involved in their relationship and she does not believe he is truly repentant.
New Podcasts
JD Greear: Here Is How to Keep the Gospel, Not Politics,...
JD Greear says, “Church-defining issues are the gospel, and we can disagree on secondary matters even with unity in primary ones.” At times this might seem impossible, but this week on our podcast, JD shares how to prioritize the gospel over any other issue...even politics.
Children’s Ministry Leaders
Today’s children’s ministry leaders face daunting cultural and leadership challenges. More than ever, children’s pastors need leadership resources and children’s ministry resources to enable them to advance the gospel of Jesus in these challenging times for children and families. ChurchLeaders.com is dedicated to providing resources and information for every children’s pastor and children’s ministry leader. If you serve on a church staff as a children’s minister, children’s pastor, director of Christian education, preschool minister, family ministry leader, or any other pastoral role, you’ll find must-have children’s ministry resources and connections to a community of children’s ministry leaders for greater Kingdom impact worldwide.
Children’s ministry leaders from every denomination find ideas, encouragement, inspiration, teaching tips, and support they are looking for here at ChurchLeaders.com. Join millions of children’s ministry leaders who look to us for resources and encouragement for children’s ministry leadership.
Leading your children’s ministry and family ministry is not only about teaching and building relationships, but it is also about your relationship with Jesus. You will also find inspiration, encouragement, and help to keep your relationship with God strong and vibrant.
