Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

What Happens When We Break Our Promise to the Next Generation?

Adults have a far greater lasting influence on our kids than their peers. So what happens when we break our promises to the next generation?

How to Talk to Your Kids About Scary Events in the News

Our kids are growing up seeing more painful things on TV and social media than many in previous generations ever experienced in a lifetime. How as parents do we shield our kids without being overprotective? How do we talk to them about the scary things they have seen or experienced?

7 Things to Remember When a Parent Expresses a Concern

Here are a few things I was reminded of as a leader who communicates with parents who have expressed a concern.

Thanksgiving Wall—Helping Kids and Families Appreciate Your Volunteers

The past two years I have started having a “thank you” wall so teachers and volunteers know how much we appreciate them.

Will My Child Ever Be Able to Live Independently?

The parents of children with developmental problems face a question other parents don't have to consider.

The Cheapest Volunteer Appreciation We Ever Did…and Also the Most Meaningful

Something all of us who work in Kids’ Ministry understand is the importance of appreciating our volunteers.

Brainstorming: How to Produce Great Ideas

Let's talk about how you can generate great ideas that will help your ministry move forward.

Feed the Monkey (Learn Books of the Bible)

Memorizing the books of the Bible is not essential to a person’s salvation, but it will help in finding the answers they need when situations arise. Let’s prepare our kids.