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?
Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
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?
Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
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.
Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
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.
Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
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.
Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
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.
Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
Brainstorming: How to Produce Great Ideas
Let's talk about how you can generate great ideas that will help your ministry move forward.
Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders
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.