The Top 25 Popular Podcasts for Kids
Podcasts are a great communication tool to share ideas, insights and teachings. Podcasts for kids are growing in popularity and there are now many podcasts that are geared for children.
10 Items You Need In Your Children’s Ministry Tool Box
These are all simple, practical tools that can make your work more productive and efficient. Let's look at 10 tools that you need in your ministry toolbox.
Family Ministry for the Kid Who Comes Alone
“How can I do family ministry with the kid who comes alone?” That’s a valid question especially if a good portion of our programming, follow-ups and interactions are based around parental inclusion, equipping, and involvement.
23 1/2 Themes for a Great Theme Night
You’ve done backwards night, crazy hat night, silly sock night and double point night … now what? Here are 23 and a half themes for theme night to get those creative brain cells going.
15 Prayers for Kids in School
You guys, it’s August 1 and school is literally around the corner. For some of you it’s starting momentarily. And we need prayers for...
Teaching Your Kids the #1 Thing God Expects of Them
As a parent, your top priority is teaching your kids the one thing God expects of them. There is surprisingly only one characteristic that God prioritizes as a requirement for children –obedient.
Stop Saying God Is Not in School
Don’t limit who He is in their lives, in the lives of teachers and administrators who follow Him, and His Spirit that is everywhere, calling all of us to Love. Instead of sharing a meme that says God is not in school, share this post instead and remember, “Our God is with us!”
How to Talk to Kids About Sexual Abuse
It's a difficult conversation but we must learn how to talk to kids about sexual abuse. I would suggest following the H.E.L.P. plan (or something similar to it) to prepare them.
Millennial Men: Dispelling the Myth of the Unreachable Generation
The belief that Millennial men are an unreachable generation is a myth. The interests and methods of communication may have changed, but the message hasn’t. God has already given us the solution to bring young men to maturity.
The Two Biggest Spiritual Influences for a Child
Children are heavily influenced as they grow up. Who influences them the most? The two biggest factors for spiritual influence for a child are the family and friends.
How to Pray the Lord’s Prayer for Your Family
I have found The Lord's Prayer to be a wonderful guide for me as I pray for my family. Hopefully it will help you as well as you pray The Lord's Prayer for your family.
How to Teach Kids the Bible to Capture Their Attention
Would you like to learn how to teach kids the Bible that captures their attention? A teacher that kids look forward to hearing? A teacher that kids can't wait to learn from? You can be. Here are 10 tips that can help you be a great kids' Bible teacher.
5 Meaningful Ways to Surprise Kids This Week
In our family, some of the things that we’ve found that our kids enjoy is when we do things spontaneously that are out of the ordinary. Here are a few ideas to consider trying this week to surprise your kids.
15 Ways to Introduce the Bible to Preschoolers
Preschoolers can’t read so how do we introduce the Bible to preschoolers? Here are some things to do introduce the Bible to preschoolers to make them understand the uniqueness of God’s Word.
The Best Way to Reach a Family Is Through Their Children
The best way to reach a family is through their children because kids call the shots. Mom may drive to the restaurant, but her 9-year-old daughter decides which restaurant they are driving to. Do you know the best way to reach a family?
Helicopter Parents: 5 Lessons to Learn From Parental Overreach
We see it often… helicopter parents who try to pursue success for their children at all costs, sometimes ultimately and sadly, costing them and their children more than anyone else.
To the Amazing and Fun People Who Serve in Kid’s Ministry
We offered VBS at our church last week for kids and families in our church and in our community. Our kids ministry team did an amazing job serving kids so well, teaching them about Jesus, and giving them an incredibly fun time.
Child Abuse: Predator-Proof Your Organization
Children are vulnerable! That’s why as children’s ministry leaders you have the responsibility of doing all you can to protect those in your care.
Is Gender Neutral Parenting on the Rise?
Kate Hudson might not be taking an aggressively gender neutral approach with her parenting, but her perspective aligns with that of an increasing number of parents who are rejecting traditional gender norms as they raise their kids.
Must-Know Emergency Evacuation Procedures for Your Children’s Ministry
Emergencies occur every day. We can’t stop them from happening, but can do our best to be prepared. Are you prepared with your emergency evacuation procedures in the case of an emergency?
Latest News
Debate: Should Kids Be Excused From School to Study the Bible?
A Bible Release Time program is currently being vetted in Knox County, Tennessee. Students are excused one hour a month from their regular classes to attend a course at a neighboring church. Students' parents must sign a release form and the course takes the place of subjects like art and music.
New Podcasts
Brady Boyd on the Need for Us to Turn Outrage into...
The modern church, says Brady Boyd, "has chosen some cheap substitutes to the original Great Commission." But there is a way we can correct our mission drift...and the key is the two greatest commandments.
Children’s Ministry Leaders
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