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?
The Surprising Places Where Kids Spend Time Online
Today's kids are growing up immersed in technology and social media. They've never known a world without it. It's critical to know where kids spend time online. Here are some big questions we must ask ourselves.
Why We Should All Work in the Church Nursery
The nursery always seems to be a touchy subject in churches. While there are a lot of church nursery ideas out there, I'd like to offer my two cents: we should all view the church nursery as an opportunity to serve the families of the church, which is a true act of worship.
4 Ways to Help Our Kids Grow in Christ Through Education
Some curriculum will help them survive. They need to know how to read so they can self-administer medicine correctly and read signs that warn them about danger. But how do we use education to help our kids grow in Christ?
Tips for Teaching Kids From Mr. Rogers in Ways That Reach Them
Mr. Rogers (Fred Rogers) hosted a television show by his name for children from 1968 to 2001. He was also a Presbyterian minister. Here's what we can learn from him.
How Do You Help the Single Dads in Your Church?
When many people think “single parent” they automatically think of the single mom. While single moms do make up the majority of single parents,...
Don’t Dumb Down Bible Stories for Kids
Faith, the foundation upon which we call ourselves children of God, is not only common to the whole community, but actually exemplified in children (according to Christ). Discover more about the importance of theology for kids.
Take Kids Through the Red Sea: Creative Sunday School Lesson for Kids
If you want kids to really get into the lesson, then you've got to go beyond lecturing and make it an experience. Here's an example. You can tell the kids that Moses lead the Israelites through the Red Sea. Learn more about this creative kidmin lesson.
How You Can Stay on Track for Summer in Kidmin
The summer season often brings with it disconnect, lack of volunteers, and the struggle to connect with kids regularly. Many kids’ pastors I talk to express their frustrations and discontent with the way ministry happens over the summer months. Discover ideas to stay on track for summer in kidmin.
This One Event Grew Our Bible Class by Over 300%
Bible Science is my favorite time of the year because it is so much fun, kids beg for it and it brings children to church that might not have come otherwise. We saw an increase in mid-week attendance of over 300% on our first night! Check out this exciting Bible class idea.
Keeping the Gospel at the Center of VBS Season
VBS leaders – because of you, kids are going to hear the gospel message. Because of your event, kids are going to experience the love of God and have a blast. Discover how to keep the Gospel at center in VBS season.
Why I Believe Fun and Games Are Wrong in Kids Church
I wanted Kids to love coming to Kid’s Church more than going to Chuck E. Cheese, or laser tag, or a sleepover, or Disney. Discover more about fun in kid's church.
What’s the Point of Children’s Ministry if Children Don’t Come To Church?
When considering these facts, it can begin to feel as though children’s ministry or family ministry or next gen ministry is becoming…well, inconsequential. Find out more about the importance of leaving a legacy with children's ministry.
LGBTQ Indoctrination Aimed At Kids
Make no mistake about it - One thing is for sure - the LGBTQ agenda is determined to indoctrinate the next generation. Their goal is for your children and grandchildren to accept LGBTQ as a normal lifestyle. Discover more about the LGBTQ indoctrination of kids.
3 Reasons Why You Need a Summer Missions Component with Your VBS
There are few parts of VBS that are as simple yet so impactful as adding a missions component. And as we said, there are many, many opportunities to partner with some great organizations. Discover how to add a mission component to your VBS.
How to Reach Your Grandkids With the Gospel Part 2
We must preach the gospel to our kids, but we must teach them to preach the gospel to themselves. We have to preach to our hearts so we can teach them to preach to theirs. Discover more about how to reach your grandkids with the Gospel.
5 Dangers of Being Deprived of an Involved Father
An absent father has physical, emotional, social, mental and spiritual consequences on a child. And the benefits of having an involved father are remarkable.
Passing the Baton: How to Reach Your Grandkids With the Gospel
How do we go about passing the baton of faith not just to our children, but to our grandchildren? It turns out we can learn a lot about the answer to this question from the books of Judges and Deuteronomy.
Difficult Conversations: Asking Leaders to Step Down
Sometimes you have to ask a leader to step down. Here are some pointers to let grace and truth lead this conversation.
What Billy Graham Can Teach Us About Failing as a Father
Fatherhood is tough. If you have more than three friends, you probably know someone who feels like he's failing as a father. But the life of Billy Graham demonstrates that our failures don't have to define us.
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Mark Sayers: An Anxious, Post-Christian Culture Is Longing for Hope
Mark Sayers says, “What’s happening is the secular story itself is actually beginning to have its moment of doubt.” Mark is the senior leader of Red Church in Melbourne, Australia, and this week on our podcast he shares how living in our current culture gives us a unique opportunity to offer people hope.
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