Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

Mom, I Wanna Become an Instagram Celebrity

“He tells me his goal in life is to be an Instagram Celebrity," one mom said. The problem of how to monitor kids and technology is a very complicated one these days.

Time Out, Be Still

As Christians we are called to "be still" at times. I find it fascinating that there are several moments in scripture where Jesus is among crowds and shortly after you find him taking a time out.

Kidmin Craft: Lion’s Den “No Stress” Stress Balls

The kids loved their lion stress balls and it was a great time to talk to them about not worrying about the consequences. We need to do what is right all the time and let God handle the rest.

Modern Fathers

Modern dads are forming a new identity for themselves by rejecting traditional parenting roles.

It Takes a Church to Raise Your Child

This “village” is not there just to keep them in line when they get unruly, but to experience the joy of seeing them grow up in God and grow up for God.

24 Volunteer Rejects for Children’s Ministry… And 1 We Might Keep

A funny reminder to keep God’s perspective in mind as we evaluate volunteers (or staff!).

20 Important Questions to Ask Your Children’s Ministry Volunteers

One of the best ways to help your volunteers grow is by asking them questions. Open-ended questions that will give them the opportunity to share about what God is doing in their life and ministry as they serve.

Easter Craft: Crafty Thursday-Triumphant Entry Donkey Balloon

As many of us get ready for Easter and the events leading up to it, here’s a great craft for kids introducing them to Palm Sunday. Jesus enters Jerusalem on a borrowed donkey the week before his crucifixion.