Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

It’s not that I didn’t think the Holy Spirit was in our lessons, I just never thought about it in terms of how I can intentionally invite the Holy Spirit into the process. Discover these ways to intentionally include the Holy Spirit in your lesson prep.

Children’s Ministry is one of the most challenging and complex areas of ministry in the church. There are always a hundred things calling for our attention. But focusing on what MATTERS, not just on what’s urgent or even important, is critical to effectively leading our ministry.

I’ve shared the Easter story in church on many occasions but usually the kids who come, even if they don’t regularly attend church or wouldn’t call themselves “Christians” still have a rudimentary understanding of the Easter story.

It seems like the number of things you need to talk to your children about in order to keep them safe just keeps growing! One issue that should be at the top of your list is knowing to protect kids from sexual abuse by teaching them about body safety.

It's not just that you're trying to find your calling--it's that you're trying to find your calling again. All leaders go through times when they feel drained, discouraged and defeated. Here's how to renew your passion for ministry.

As Children’s Ministry leaders, we have all lived in seasons of hard ministry. We have faced the temptation to call it quits and move...

Throughout the month of April, I’m answering your reader questions… Today’s question: Is it important to involve my children in a Sunday School or small...

I see many single parents turn to the church for help. They know they need help in working through a crisis. They understand they...