Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

3 Tough Questions Kids Ask About God (and How To Answer Them)

How would you answer tough questions kids ask about God? Sometimes in children’s ministry, kids ask hard questions. So today I’d like to tackle three tough questions kids ask about God. Hopefully these will help guide you the next time a child asks a stumper.

Spring Sunday School Crafts: 12 Ways to Celebrate God’s Creation

Spring Sunday school crafts are ideal for celebrating God's creation and new life. These 12 craft ideas let kids celebrate the new life happening all around them.

Sunday School Graduation: Celebrate This Important Milestone

A Sunday school graduation event is a great way to convey children's importance to God—and to the church. Children and youth are precious to God!

Gospel Emojis: Use These Symbols to Tell Kids About Easter

Gospel emojis are an innovative way to share the good news. Use these symbols to tell children in your church and community about Jesus' resurrection on Easter.

Easter Crafts Proclaim the Good News that Jesus Is Risen

Need creative Easter crafts for your Sunday school classes? These keepsake rocks remind kids that Jesus rose from the dead on Easter morning.

Family Fun Ideas for Easter: 5 Activities for Parents to Lead

Family fun ideas for Easter help parents and children celebrate Jesus' resurrection. These 5 parent-led activities work well as family devotions.

Church Problems: 12 Ways Churches Are Failing Kids

While some of these things can and do contribute to the demise of a child's faith, the church must also look in the mirror and see that we are a big part of the problem. We are failing kids in many areas and it becomes glaringly apparent as they grow older.

Children’s Ministry Easter Outreach Idea: Christ’s Victory Is Yours!

Need a children’s ministry Easter outreach idea? This Palm Sunday-themed activity shares encouragement and hope with Sunday school kids and hospital patients.