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Building relationship with your Lead Pastor and taking him from being an obstacle to your ministry to a partner in ministry.

It’s one of the toughest decisions you will ever have to make: leaving a church you have been serving as a staff member. It’s a decision that should NEVER be made cavalierly and never without much prayer and consideration.

Suggestions for how you can be prepared to partner with parents. 

Make your ministry a great success by partnering with the parents.

Christian beliefs and public school might seem contradictory on many fronts. But here's some timely advice for parents on how to raise our kids Christian even if they are attending a public school.

Help children connect with the Bible on a daily basis. 

How are you tackling your goals for the New Year?

All of us communicate all the time, regardless of who we are. Here are five tips that will help all of us increase the interest of our listeners when we communicate.

Learn the Basics of starting a puppet ministry

Do we unintentionally contradict ourselves, leaving our kids confused and spinning in circles?

How do you talk kids through the tragic times in their lives?

Mr. Rogers gives great advice on how to talk to kids about scary events in the news. 

Find out why kids want to be in a power struggle, what not to do, and when to walk away.

Learn to work with your Pastors and stop feeling like they don't get it.

Begin creating your Philosophy of Ministry, with a simple format to follow and attached examples.

OK, let’s be honest. Santa Claus has a little bit too much in common with a children’s pastor. Coincidence? I don’t think so. It seems clear he used to be a Children’s Pastor. Think about these similarities!

How do we keep the message fun and relevant, while making sure our message is clear?

When should the Gospel be presented to a child?

Did you know that the game Huckle Buckle Beanstalk originated in Canada? Here's how to play!

Here are some quick and powerful ideas for adding value in your family and with the children in your life.  

Children matter to God. In fact, they represent the largest mission field in the world!

A puppet skit on Daniel 3 that teaches that God is always God.

Don't wait until you're asked to show your pastor your ministry plan!

Keeping your kids safe should be a top priority! Here is a child safety video and guide from Kidcheck to help you care for your children.

A brief essay about in the trenches leadership, where leaders labor alongside those they lead to execute ministry strategies.

You can talk to someone through times of trial.

An interview with Larry Fowler about developing a heart ministry and asking "How often do they come?"

A few suggestions to help you make the most of your interview process

Time. One of the most important resource you possess. How you invest it is critical, because unlike most other resources, you cannot recoup it once it’s gone. Is time investment a challenge for you?

Why we need more good churches and fewer excellent ones.

Firing someone is not an easy job. But sometimes it IS necessary. 

We have a generation that is ruled by their emotional response to any given situation, yet they have failed to stop and ask, “Is this true?”

How are you meeting the challenge of church closings?

Does the Trinity mean that there is one God or three? Looks like it's time for the Answer Guys!

What's the deal with tithing? Do you have to do it? What if you don't?

God is good at clarifying your calling.

Is your church outwardly focused? Are you reaching out to the people in your community?

Is your kids ministry failing? Ask yourself these questions, and then make the changes needed to get your ministry back on track. 

Here is an object lesson to demonstrate the importance of believing in Jesus and confessing Him as Lord.

Networking works wonders in ministry when we involve God in the process.

Reaching kids is not primarily about having the right physical tools. Remind yourself what it IS about.

My dad used to say there is a reason “if” is in the middle of “LIFE,” because “life is what happens while you are making other plans.”

When and why should children be baptized? This lesson can help explain it.

How is your life's work pointing to Christ?

Here are two Easter lessons designed for kids church or a midweek kids club outreach event.

Does race or skin color matter when it comes to Jesus?

Sticks and stones may break our bones... but words can hurt, too. 

How often do you volunteer for something that you really don't have time for? Are you feeling overwhelmed by trying to be everything to everyone? Do you know it's OK to say 'no'?

Tips for Creating a Staffing Plan and Choosing Volunteers Wisely