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What Partnering With Parents Looks Like

Parents are the primary means God uses in the life of a child to come to an understanding of the gospel in the context of relationship.

Why the Next Generation Is Building Their Own God

A recent report from Pew Research found that 80 percent of Americans say they believe in God. But...for many in that group...it's a "god" they have formed using their own preferences. The "god' they believe in is not the God of the Bible.

Water Night

Water Nights are great events for kids, their friends and the community to get together for a night all about having fun and building friendships (and getting soaking wet, of course)! We love to do it as a kick-off event for the summer on a Wednesday night, and we call it "School's Out Water Night."

Surviving: VBStress

Whatever you call it: VBS, Kids Camp, Kids Week, Summer Slam, etc., you are probably feeling a bit overwhelmed, inadequate and stressed about how it is all going to come together. I am right there with you!

Helping Preteens Transition to Student Ministry

Here some things that we are doing this year to transition 6th graders into student ministry...

Why Weren’t Many Single Moms in Your Church on Mother’s Day?

For many single moms, Mother’s Day is the worst of any holiday, even worse than Valentine’s or Christmas.

6 Examples of How The Church Can Connect To Families All Summer Long

Some churches have come to recognize that tension exists and have begun to seek ways to engage the families and keep them connected to the faith community even when they are not in the church building.

For the Children’s Sake…Don’t Waste the Summer

Consider these often overlooked sides of summer and see how each one presents you with a rare opportunity to engage your community, serve your families and perhaps, as a by-product, boost your summer attendance.

Power Up – Video Game VBS

This VBS curriculum is written for a four night (or day) VBS with rotations the first three nights, and the last night written as a family night to include the parents. Each night builds on the previous night's theme.

Is VBS Still an Effective Summer Outreach?

What's the right thing for a church to do when it seems the world is constantly changing?

VBS Greeters—High Five Guys

Need greeters to make the most of your VBS experience? We transformed ours into High Five Guys.

How to Visualize Your Creativity With Storyboards

Any creative endeavor needs a process, a method by which the creator can capture abstract ideas and push them toward a tangible product and ultimately to someone (or hopefully more than a someone) to experience.

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas (to Buy & Make)

Whether you’re looking to create a craft with the kids in your Sunday School (or classroom) or searching for a great gift for your own mother, here are some crafty ideas and some store bought ideas to get you headed in the right direction!

Giving Kids the Other Half of Jesus

“Is the Jesus I talk about safely boxed and neatly placed on the shelf of history, or is He out of the box—close and accessible to the children I teach?”

Welcome to Church! Can I Take Your Autism?

Sharing a few strategies for making church a welcoming place for families affected by autism.

KidMin | VBS Ideas…FROM YOU!

Check out some of the best VBS ideas from different KidMin leaders.

TheyBy: The Gender Blur Accelerates

The term "TheyBy" refers to a baby born and raised free of the "constraints of gender designation." Parents who adopt this child-rearing strategy keep the baby's anatomy a secret and refer to the child only by plural pronouns.

When Lice Comes to Church

Unfortunately children’s ministry and lice are almost inseparable.

Autism and Church “Welcome aboard our church…please locate the exit nearest you”

As you know, it’s Autism Awareness Month! This month-long concentration gives all of us repeated exposure to tremendous information about autism spectrum disorders. And,...

Phil McGraw and Ed Young Discuss God’s Calling, Parenting and the...

Dr. Phil McGraw recently spoke at Pastor Ed Young’s Fellowship Church, where McGraw shared his thoughts on topics including parenting, envy, and the importance of the church to society.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders