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Take care of yourself so you can help take care of others.

Are you taking care of yourself? Or just your ministry?

All of this got me wondering, does it really make any difference? Perhaps the bigger issue is how we, who know Jesus, celebrate every day of our lives! In fact, instead of watching the world take Christ out of Christmas, what if we put Jesus into every holiday? Why not try celebrating a bit differently in 2013!

Kids have questions, naturally. One of the best ways to interact and lead them closer to God is by engaging with their questions.

Here's a quick lesson in how to learn lessons quickly.

Quotes have a way of succinctly summing up what we are all thinking. Hopefully some of these quotes resonate with you. 

Help the kids see we are all far from God's kingdom and need His forgiveness.  

How can we raise our boys to respect women in a sex-saturated culture.

What do you do if you want to teach a story that the children in your ministry have heard before many times?

What is real love? Love can be shown through words, but those words need to be backed up by our actions!

Improve your ministry performance and become a better leader by evaluating yourself and your ministry.

Learn 3 important steps to take when recruiting volunteers. 

Object lesson that integrates with the Gospel Message, showing how Jesus sees us as sinless.

Follow-up ministry is so important for children's ministry. Whether it's camp ministry or church ministry, kids need to be discipled year round. Kendra shares her story about her own experience at camp and how follow-up plays a key role in her life now.

Simple registration card, to make signing up new families even easier.

Sometimes our faces need a friendly reminder to smile. It impacts the adults, youth, and children we lead far more than we might recognize.

Here is a Powerpoint presentation that gives several different object lessons, each illustrating a Christmas item and why it reminds us of Jesus!

I have a resolution for you: Don't make Resolutions! Here is a tried-and-true method for getting things done, the non-resolution way!

A negative comment about you have said or done is not the end of the world, but it often feels like it. Craig Jutila encourages you to move on and make something constructive out of the situation.

"Rite of Passage: A Father's Blessing" Book Review

How important are rites of passages for children of divorce?

Have you ever seen the Sydney Harbour Bridge? Sometimes running a children's ministry can feel like repainting this extensive bridge!

Here are 10 red-light warnings that your fuel gauge is getting low and you are “running on empty.” Fuel up!

A resource to help teach your volunteers the Sacred Pathways

Here are some security topics being talked about and some of the actions organizations are taking to address them.

An active duty law enforcement officer, SWAT operator, and former pastor gives advice on how to best protect the kids in your ministry.  

A lighthearted way to say goodbye to a Lead or Staff Pastor

Get tips on how to better manage your time. 

Make your Children's Ministry an even safer environment with these suggestions from safety and security experts.

Here is a fun Scripture game that will chart your children’s growth in God whether in your classroom or at home.

… paint a power-packed picture for all those visual learners out there. ~ Aaron Reynolds "Your eye is a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is good, your whole body is filled with light." ~ Jesus (Matthew 6:22)

Children in Tanzania must create their own fun and toys, since many families have little money. Let your kids be creative with this fun project!

Sometimes we get so focused on our normal routine, we forget to look for God.

When preparing for fall, here is a list of wants and needs for your rooms.

Taking the time to thoroughly screen is an important step in identifying youth that are a good fit and keeping child safety a priority.   

Here are some things I believe that parents need you to know as you lead them at church.

Five points for talking to your teen about sexting.

Here is a preschool lesson on the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the Fiery Furnace.

4 steps to simply sharing the Gospel with the kids in your mnisttry

Use this large group/small group lesson to demonstrate the importance of sharing your faith.

This article aims to provide a conversation starter to motivate church leaders to look beyond the minimum requirements for child safety toward developing a fully orbed approach. It is not exhaustive, but it does touch on major important points commonly missed in local churches.

 Friendship with others starts with understanding whose we are.

Why do we pray in Jesus' name? The Answer Guys are here to show us the importance of our heart's attitude in prayer!

Here are a few reasons why we DON’T take a Summer Break for Kids Ministry.

Should you allow your preteen to have a Facebook page? Here are some things that you need to think about before making your decision.

Every person, including children, has a conscience and knows right from wrong.

Studying the wisdom of Moses and our relationship with God

Learn to show your work, so you can become more effective at the important ministry that you do.

Teach your kids how they can reach out to their community.

An essay highlighting the value of simplicity and depth of relationship in producing teachable moments.