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After years and years of ministry, I have discovered that there is no greater tool for recruiting volunteers for children's ministry.

Leadership requires the courage to challenge what is for the sake of what could be. Let me give you three specific expressions of courage that are essential for those of us who desire to be the leaders that God has called us to be.

What do you do when you're caught between organization and creativity?

The tongue can be a powerful weapon. 

It’s important to invest time in getting to know those applying to work directly with children. Screening candidates is the first step in increasing child safety.

Here is an object lesson that uses a Christmas present to demonstrate that Jesus is the best gift of Christmas!

What are some of the benefits to longevity in ministry?

We all know that there are many issues that a single parent has to deal with in a divorced home, but there is also an unseen side of parenting in a divorced home.

Who's the best dad, and how much does He love us? Use this skit to tell children about the very best Father!

You need to treat the 'pastor's kids' the same as every other sinner.

Is your ministry a success? How do you measure success? By the size of your church? Sam Luce explains why growth is not always beneficial. 

Learn how to think like a kidmin so you can come up with great ideas for your ministry

What methods do we use to teach our kids to be missionaries?

You’re busy. I’m busy. We’re all busy. We all have our plates full of things to do and places to be. We all have a lot of things we have to remember, way more than we could possibly do on our own. In fact, we have so much we have to remember that we program our smart phones with daily reminders. Our calendars are full of things that remind us of what we should be doing next. So what I am about to say may seem difficult to some people, while to many people it may appear near impossible. It is not impossible, so I’ll go ahead and say it.

Be ready to help kids meet their "appointment" with the "WOW" Moments.

How to cope when you lose a key volunteer in your ministry.

Ways to help make your trasnitions seamless.

Whether it’s with parents, volunteers, core leaders, or staff, communication is critical. Here are a few things I’ve learned about communicating effectively in children’s ministry.

Since the holidays are such a busy time, we all get behind in something. For this Christmas season, I wanted to provide you with three last minute Christmas lesson ideas to help you, if you are in need of a quick children’s ministry lesson!

Here are three practices that will help you overcome your tendency toward busyness.

Here's a few questions to help you gauge the health of your Children's Ministry.

Do you ever wonder why your message fell flat? Maybe you need to work less on the content and more on the delivery. 

You entered into children’s ministry to impact kids. Relationships come first, so continue to intentionally pursue relationships with the kids you minister to.

One time our boys were playing chess. After watching them for a few minutes, my mind shifted gears to a leadership moment. Here are three ways I believe chess can help us lead change.

Teach your kids to 'go PRO' in their spiritual growth.

It is the new year and change is in the air. Everyone is talking new goals, habits, routines and more. All systems are a go; time to get out of your comfort zone! Here are some ways to start.

Learn the benefits of and instructions for starting a Children's Church Store.

Give yourself a break and use these tips for active participation during large group time. 

Since Bible games are a teaching tool, you want to do your very best using them in your program. The following tips will help you.

Read these tips on helping the kids in your church transition between parents' homes for the summer. 

What ministry philosophies have you adopted that may need to be changed?

Is it worth the stress to run a VBS each year?

Are your kids meat-eaters and bone-spitters? We need to train them in clarity and charity. 

How do you train new leaders? There are many different methods for training new leaders for your ministry, but here are several steps that are each an essential part of every leadership training. The following steps will help guide you as you train your new leaders.  

A teachable spirit is essential in children’s ministry—not just for the kids, but for us as leaders. 

Don't have time for volunteer training? Think again. Use these tips to fit it into any schedule...and get a great turn out too!

Here are some ways that you can train your volunteers to help them minister to children of divorce or children from single-parent homes.

Steps to train youth to help them become outstanding children's ministry leaders.

Trauma causes toxic stress on the brains of young children. But trauma isn't just seen in those who experience child abuse, neglect or poverty. It also occurs in children of divorce.

God doesn’t lie, His promises can be trusted.

A poem to send to your volunteers to show your appreciation this Christmas.

Here is a list of the effects of divorce on tweens, and tips for parents and church leaders.

Do you and your kids have a contract relationship or a covenant relationship?

While this article is written for parents, it can be easily applied to the kids in your care on Sundays or during the week. The better we understand a child's temperament, the better we can understand and love the child. 

Here are the many ways that I use technology in children's ministry.

How to keep volunteers engaged in your ministry

Make recruiting fun while you purposefully involve your volunteers in the process.

Organizations know background checks help reduce risk, maintain a safe environment and minimize liability. But how often, for whom, and how important is it really?

Recognizing when your stride as a leader is not right for your followers

A Sunday School Empahsis to get kids excited about attending and bringing their friends.