Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

When treating kids with trauma, I remember these two crucial elements: therapeutic relationships are essential, and being developmentally appropriate is honoring. For the sake of children, let’s join in the play.

Water games and water fun are synonymous with summer. And they're sure to be a hit with children at your church! So try these 8 wet-and-wild kidmin activities.

So whether it’s an issue of how to discipline, what time the kids should go to bed, or if certain children should have different expectations, what should you do as spouses when your parenting styles clash? How can parents resolve parenting issues when they are not on the same page?

Respectful parenting is all the buzz these days. Contrary to some opinions, it's not a passive approach to raising kids. Read on to discover 3 keys to this God-honoring, child-honoring parenting style.

Summer outreach ideas for children's ministry are a great service to families. Plus, they share the good news of Jesus with kids in fun ways. Follow these 5 tips, and check out all these practical outreach ideas!

First-time guests at church are wonderful! But you need to handle them with care. If you're asking first-time visitors to do any of these things, you may be unknowingly pushing them away.

"I don't want to go to church!" "I don't like church." "My parents make me go to church!" Most parents and children's ministry leaders hear these complaints from time to time. How should adults respond?

Father’s Day videos for church are fun, meaningful ways to honor special men in your congregation. Check out these attention-getting clips!