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Putting on the KidMin "Show"

Greg Baird: "Some leaders are adamant that they don't 'put on shows' for their kids. That's too bad."

Children's Ministry Rock Stars

We recently introduced something new with our volunteers. We handpicked a few key volunteers in each ministry area to be Children's Ministry...

The Secret Sauce Of KidMin

My good friend Roger Fields wrote a great post on his blog yesterday. It corresponds with his ideas about how we ought to...

Illustrating God and Friendship

Okay, I feel really needy right now. I’m finalizing the last few messages for camp which is coming up in July. One of...

Different Drummer, Disney and Orange!

Recently, our friends at Different Drummer offered two of us Orange staffers a unique opportunity to spend time at Walt Disney Animation Studios...

Preteens: Letting Go

We just got a dog a few weeks ago.  I resisted it for years, but finally gave in.  The funny thing is that...

Leading With Help – Part 5

6. Trust your guide. I used to illustrate this in Children’s Church by blindfolding a child and give them verbal instructions that...

What Will Your Kids Remember When You're Gone?

I am blessed with a wonderful wife and three amazing kids we had a great day together for fathers day. It was special...

DISNEY MAGIC – Nurture (Part 4)

Disney nurtures their employees by taking care of them and their surrounding environments. This means there are opportunities to further their education...

Leading a Church’s Inclusion Initiative

The last week of April I led two workshops at the Orange Conference in Atlanta, GA.  I was pinching myself to be rubbing...

Free Kids Lesson: Full Armor of God

"This lesson teaches the importance of being on guard spiritually and to use all of the resources God gives us."

Is Internet Porn This Generation's Sex Ed?

Online safety experts say kids are viewing online porn before their parents or local schools have a chance to talk with them about sex.

Volunteer Conduct—Are YOU Responsible?

The Church Law Group explains the Volunteer Protection Act and the liability of ministries for the actions of their volunteers.

Leading Preteens to Pray

How do you lead preteens to pray in today’s fast-paced world? Here are a few things to emphasize.

John Piper: Children Are Made in God’s Image

A portion of John Piper's sermon from January 17, 2010 entitled "Help the Children Love the Different People."

The Value of Learning About How We Learn

Veteran educator Jody Capehart introduces leaders to the learning assessments she uses with her students.

Talking to Children About Disaster – Part 2

Yesterday we shared insight about ministering to children who are fearful or anxious because of a disaster that happened somewhere else. Today...

Putting On The Children’s Ministry “Show”

"We don’t ‘perform’ in our Children’s Ministry - we’re not here to entertain the kids!” I’ve heard statements like this made many times over the...

Lesson 14: Praising God for His Gift of Grace

God’s Grace in My Life My life in the school world is often a microcosm of what real life is like: I never know what will...

Andy Bannister: How Pastors and Churches Can Stop Living as ‘Undercover...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how pastors and church members can share their faith boldly, strategically, and without fear.

Children's Ministry Leaders