Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

What Do Families Need Most? More Fathers

The debate over family ministry has been alive and well over the past 10 years and for that I am grateful. One of the things I was not aware of is how Dad’s were removed from being the primary spiritual leaders of their homes through the industrial revolution.

The Gospel and Geocaching: Family Fun Activity!

I love the Gospel and I love geocaching. So when it came time to plan our family worship event for the spring, these two came together in what we now call pursuit.

How and Why I Could Fall

Too often the downfall of leaders and their organizations can be traced to hubris.

How to Create An Amazing Kids’ Worship Night

I had the God-given dream of creating my first Kids’ Worship Night at the end of 2014, and I’ve written posts on my first...

Fortnite: Your Son’s Latest Obsession

A day doesn’t go by where I don’t hear something about Fortnite. It’s the game the majority of boys (of all ages) seem to be...

Hyperdriving the Improvement of Your Church’s Kid’s Ministry

I’ve heard it said that most organizations do the big things well, so it’s in doing the small things well that really set you...

Family Worship at the Vine—Love Why?

As I picture Jesus speaking to people in towns and on hillsides, I see families sitting together. Through scripture, I hear Him using everyday...

Why Millennial Parents Are Exiting the Church

Where are the Millennial parents? If you're trying to reach young families with children, then the demographic you're trying to connect with is the Millennials. But look closely at the average church and you won't find an abundance of them. Here's why.