Children's Ministry Leaders

Many people who step into church children's ministry literally have no idea what they are getting into. When I started helping kids at church, I was clueless. So here are a few things I’ve learned along the way.

Kindergarten promotion is a highlight of every back-to-school season at our church. In our children's ministry, it's a way to celebrate and welcome new students and reach out to parents.

Need some back to school prayers to share with parents in your church? Here are two prayers for students that I share with the parents in our children's ministry.

Did you know that children can make your children's ministry better when you include them in your planning, evaluations, brainstorming and creating?  

The mighty oak tree proverb is a great example of faith growth. And in children's ministry, our most important goal is to help kids and families develop spiritually.

Why did God make mosquitoes is one of the many intriguing questions children ask their Sunday school teachers (and parents!). Use kids' curiosity to teach them the wonders of all parts of God's creation.

Children are no longer being taken to church. In the past, even wayward adults would go back to church once they had children—for the sake of their kids. This has not been true for over a decade. Here's what we can do about it.

Khari Willis is leaving the NFL to enter the Gospel ministry, potentially leaving millions of dollars on the table. Here are three life-lessons worth discussing with your kids about his decision.