Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

6 Devotions for Toddlers That Are Perfect for Summer

Summertime brings plenty of heat with it, which means we need to keep our little ones cool. What better way to have devotions for toddlers than through fun water play!

Why Your Church Needs You to Serve Kids Now More Than Ever

As I work with our own leadership and as I counsel children’s ministers in different parts of the country, I realize that our children’s ministry leaders need you to serve kids now more than they ever have before.

Tips for Teaching Preschoolers: 5 Pieces of Advice to Share

Preschoolers are so much fun! Of course, they can be a challenge, too. Anyone ministering to kids ages 2 to 4 needs some training and tips for teaching preschoolers.

Why Children’s Ministry Matters: A Primer for Senior Pastors

Because I’ve served in children's ministry for more than 25 years, I'm a bit biased about why children's ministry matters. However, I truly do believe it's one of—if not the—most critically important ministries in the church.

4 Ways to Talk to Kids About Purpose in a Post-COVID World

Kids living in a post-COVID world need hope now more than ever. Here are 4 ways to talk to kids about purpose and their place in God's great story.

Summer Blast! VBS Alternative

We’re bringing VBS back! Sort of. Instead of cramming all that VBS fun into one exhausting week, we’re running our VBS program on four Wednesday nights.

Two Scary Reasons Church People Aren’t Coming Back to Church

As the pandemic wanes, people aren't coming back to church. As far as I can tell, they divide into two separate categories.

Discipled: Signs That Children Are Truly Following Jesus

After writing about developing a biblical worldview in children, I haven't been able to get this question out of my head. If our job as children’s pastors is to fulfill Jesus' Great Commission, then what does a discipled child look like?