Children's Ministry Leaders

What do we do with snacktime in children's ministry when there are so many food allergies with kids?

Have you ever wondered, ‘What is my kid thinking?” No matter how good a family life you may think you have, there are almost always some things that your kids are thinking that they may never tell you.

What kids get out of church is not the same as what we adults “get” out of attending church service. So, what is it?  What do little kids “get” out of church?

With the start of a new year, it’s important to understand child safety trends and new opportunities churches can take advantage to better prepare for challenges, improve effectiveness, and increase child protection.

Unleashing creativity in children is possible, because not only is creativity all around them, it is within them. Put there by God Himself!

"John the Baptist was a man who prepared people for Jesus’ rescue and taught them to follow him."

Last weekend, I was at Lake Pointe Church in the Dallas area.  They have a really cool children's ministry area. Take a look at these pictures for inspiration.

Over the past 24 years as a seminary professor, I’ve worked with a lot of students who had a parent who was a minister, but who were at first certain they would never follow in those steps. When I’ve asked what their first objections were, here’s what I’ve most often heard in no particular order