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Why I No Longer Say “Healthy Things Grow”

The goal of our church should never primarily be growth.

The Altar of “The Feels”

What if we prayed that God would change our feelings and desires to make them godly?

Because One Day Your Kids Will Stop Bugging You (Really)

What do you do if your kids think Minecraft is more interesting than you?

3 Reasons Kids Ministry Is Important

Important reminders about why ministry to kids is so vital.

7 Thoughts to the Families of Introverts

"The crazy thing about introverts—that I know some have a hard time believing—is that most of us really do love people. A lot. More than you can imagine."

Your Goal for Parenting Makes All the Difference

This one question will shape everything you do as a parent.

The Biggest Mistake a Children’s Ministry Leader Can Make

"Good leaders equip and empower others to fulfill tasks of ministry."

Why the Church Needs Fewer Volunteers and More Mentors

More and more churches are realizing the need for every child growing up in their ministries to have a mentor.

The One Thing That Will Change Your Family Forever

Kids who do this with their parents experience less stress and have a better relationship with them.

The Number One Lie the World Tells Our Kids Today

We can boil down the morality and ethics of Western society into this one cliché.

5 Huge Challenges Facing Children’s Ministries Today

54 percent think The Hunger Games is or might be a biblical story—uh oh.

11 Things You Can Do to Make a Kid’s Day

When children walk into your ministry area, you should be the most exciting, most encouraging, most “want-to-be-around” person they encounter!

Do We Need to Raise Tougher Children?

Is there is a place for “Christian toughness”?

How to Have a Healthy Ministry to Children in Your Church

Effective ministry to children is critical to a healthy church.

What If You Acted Like Everyone Was Invited to the Party?

This one idea—that God is throwing a party for everyone—could potentially change how we see the world around us.

The Problem of Praying for Our Children

Why I cannot pray for this and pray that God spare them from all earthly pain.

Sunday School Teacher vs Large Group Storyteller

Moving to a Storyteller Mindset in kidmin can revolutionize the way kids experience your ministry.

Why Fascination Is So Powerful in Kidmin

Why are we doing the same things over and over and over again when we teach kids in the church?

How to Do Family Ministry Without Having a “Family Ministry”

Within a more “traditional” Children’s Ministry, there are many ways to do Family Ministry without calling it “Family Ministry.”

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