Administration Zone

Understanding children's capacity for making transitions - for a better children's church experience

Like most folks, I was saddened to hear of the passing of the "Crocodile Hunter", Steve Irwin. As I was reflecting on his impact, I remembered that I had often used the "Crocodile Hunter" as an illustration of qualities we look for in children's ministers.

Volunteer/Policy Manual

This form can be used following an event to evaluate how succesful the event was. If kept in file, this form can be extremly helpful in planning the same event the following year.

Do you often cry out for help with staffing? Do you find yourself asking God for more workers on a consistent basis? Do you question if God cares about this area of children’s ministry?  

The kids in our children's ministries deserve to see faith in you. Fear over the future will not bring victory. Kids do not need to pick up on your fear of the future even if you feel justified in your "concerns."

This is a basic overview of an annual outreach event. This was created to bring a new program director up-to-speed on what had been done in the past.

Bible stories are easier for kids to understand and apply if you break them down and serve them in small parts.

Helpful advice for every Children's Ministry worker to determine his/her priorities and purpose for ministry.

Beginning of the year kick off event for Children's Ministry Volunteers, using the theme of "imagination" featuring typical children's toys and games.

These are cards that we use to gather visitor information for large events.

Parents can protect their kids from online dangers while teaching them about the importance of accountability in the Christian life -- Covenant Eyes accountability software

Hear from respected children's pastor Jim Wideman on the topic of Child Security.

Kidzturn Labs is the brainchild of Sam and Matt Lussier. As Kidzturn Ministries hey travel the country with their family presenting the gospel to churches of all sizes. Kidzturn Labs is now releasing their media content at Kids' Ministry budget prices!

What lessons did the Kidologist learn early on in ministry besides not playing games with marshmallows in a room with red carpet?

The importance of providing a time of response for children who have heard the Gospel message or who want to respond to the message or pray for others.

Are we ministering with the end in mind? Here’s is what I mean by that. Do we have an end goal in mind for a child as they grow up through our children’s ministry, then through our youth ministry and then on to adulthood. Another words we can say we want a young person to be able to do this or say this when they are all grown up.

Take a mission trip to Mexico without ever leaving your church? It's absolutely possible, check out this article to find out how!

A creative way to encourage children and parents to communicate with their children's pastor/leader.

Effective ways to let others know about your vision for ministry.

This is a great sample letter to send to the parents of the children attending any of your camps.

To gain the maximum benefit and to retain those who are visiting or thinking about visiting your church you need to know what they experience. Secret Church Shopper template will help see your church accurately through the eyes of a visitor.

This is an example of a small group facilitator worksheet that we gave to our adult leaders for use during a worship service.

Some unique ideas to say "thanks" to the family members of your children's ministry volunteers.

Dr. Henrietta C. Mears (1890-1963), a Presbyterian Christian education director, had a profound influence on the way contemporary educational ministry is conducted. Her influence covered the breadth of the field, including church program development, teacher and leadership training, curriculum publishing, camps and conferences, and missions education. Her legacy endures through contemporary approaches to Bible study and Sunday school material, the ministries she founded, and the lives of outstanding Christian leaders who have impacted the world for Christ. This is a collection of her writing.

All ministry can be broken down into these two elements: build a bridge; turn on a light.

principles to transform any Children's Ministry

Lessons that I learned from the strategic ways of Jesus. These may be quick to read but,like all of the things of Jesus, pack a great punch.

Here are TEN TIPS for getting a solid children's ministry off to a GREAT START from a veteran of Children's Ministry!

Use this application when recruiting and screening your camp or VBS volunteers

A cute idea to show your children's ministry camp volunteers that you appreciate them, using s'mores!

Weekly list of tasks that must be accomplished on a weekly basis.

Be wise and understand the times you live in. Conduct your children's ministry with a sense of purpose. But never forget that where sin abounds, grace abounds more (Romans 5:20). And as crazy as it sounds, we live in a world where the grace of God has a lot of room to abound. And after all, isn't that why you are in children's ministry?

We are entrusted with the incredible privilege of loving and leading God’s precious children. Some may need a little extra care and support due to special needs or behavior challenges.

Support parents in guiding their children toward a biblical perspective on challenges. 

Children are not merely the future of the church; they are a vital part of it now.

Let’s be honest. Kids Ministry is TOUGH. Yes, it is full of joy, but it seems equally loaded with challenges.

7 lessons Karl has learned that can help you sustain your ministry without losing your soul, your family, or your joy.

5 practical applications that can inspire us to be “Honest Abe’s” for the children of this generation.

Josh McDowell’s story is compelling. A former atheist, he set out to disprove Christianity.

Dwight L. Moody is a name that stands tall in the history of evangelism.

Corrie ten Boom's story is a powerful reminder of what it means to live a life of faith, courage, and conviction.

Tina Houser was one of the most creative and prolific content creators I have ever known.

Henrietta Cornelia Mears was one of the most influential Christian educators of the 20th century, shaping the future of Sunday School and profoundly impacting children’s ministry.

Albert Einstein is widely regarded as one of the greatest scientific minds in history. Could you be nurturing the next great mind?

Kidology started in 1994 while the Internet was still a mystery to most people. There was no eBay, PayPal, YouTube, or Google, and Amazon had just barely launched.

As you think about your gifts this season, I encourage you to prayerfully consider the ministries that are making a difference for Jesus.

Table Talkers are the perfect solution to kickstart family conversations and incorporate spiritual growth into everyday life.

This is Karl's version of the beautiful fable of The Three Trees. Ideal for Christmas or Easter.

Take your kids to Narnia and back!