Every once in a while I get questions from KidMin leaders that I know a lot of other leaders are wondering too. So here’s another installment of our KidMin version of “Dear Abby.” Dear David, I love...
Be kind. Be brave. Tell the truth. Share your stuff. Help others. Don’t bite people. Okay, that last one is mostly for preschool. Those are all good things. The problem is that none of them, by...
Every children’s ministry has that kid. You know the one. The kid you see coming down the hallway and instinctively think, Welpthere goes the morning. Maybe he has enough energy to...
Why do some volunteer teams seem energized while others slowly burn through people? It might have less to do with the volunteers and more to do with the environment we’ve created for them...
When I first got into children’s ministry, I thought the job was pretty simple. Love Jesus. Love kids. Teach the Bible. Then someone handed me a budget…And a volunteer quit…And a parent...
Everybody’s favorite new Christmas tradition is back for another year! This year’s Bash has an all-new theme: The Best Birthday Party Ever! Birthdays are all about celebrating someone...
I know, I know… How can we already be talking about “back-to-school” when it seems like summer just started. Well, ready or not, here it comes! The good news is that the...
We’re doing something a little different this summer – and we want you there. Most churches spend more time choosing paint colors, check-in systems, and furniture than they do evaluating the...
Let’s be honest A lot of children’s ministries aren’t bad. They’re fine. Kids show up.Leaders teach.Everyone survives. But “fine” doesn’t build a faith that lasts. If we want to disciple kids — not...
Can you answer this question simply and clearly: What’s your discipleship strategy? (Cricket, cricket, cricket.) Yeah…don’t feel too bad if you can’t. You’re not alone!...
Hi Friend! If you’ve identified that your current curriculum isn’t cutting it, don’t panic. Here are a few steps to make a smooth transition: 1. Do a Curriculum Audit Take a detailed look at the...
You can have a full calendar.Packed rooms.Volunteers showing up.Kids laughing and having fun. and still not be making disciples. That’s the tension a lot of children’s ministries live in. Because...