Articles Zone
Practical and insightful articles about Children's Ministry.
Looking for some expert advice? This Zone is a treasury of Children's Ministry expertise from the Kidologist and other veterans in children's ministry.
Some of the most popular articles are:
Getting into the Home | Mailbox Ministry | Discipline that Disciples | Entering the World of Kids | First Steps for a New Children's Pastor | The Great KID Mission |
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CONNECTION
Learn four ways to make a connection with the kids in your ministry. |
Connection in Ministry | ||
TEAMWORK
A ministry built on one person will not last. |
Teamwork in Ministry | ||
DETERMINATION
Someday is Just Another Word for Never |
Determination in Ministry | ||
CREATIVITY
God created you to create! |
Creativity in Ministry | ||
DRIVE
These questions can literally change your life! |
Drive in Ministry | ||
GOT VISION?
How do you become a visionary leader? |
Vision in Ministry Part 3 | ||
AIM AT VISION
Your ministry VISION must have something to AIM at. |
Vision in Ministry Part 2 | ||
ENVISION THE VISION
What is VISION when it comes to your children’s ministry? |
Vision in Ministry Part 1 | ||
ONE WORD Will Set You Above the Rest!
What ONE WORD can set you above the crowd? |
Initiative in Ministry | ||
TIME TO FOCUS
How do you win the battle for your focus? |
Focus in Ministry | ||
LIFE'S "PAUSE" BUTTON
If you were accused of loving your job, would there be enough evidence to convict you? |
Pause in Ministry | ||
WORK WITH ZEAL
If you were accused of loving your job, would there be enough evidence to convict you? |
Zeal in Ministry | ||
TRUTH TO TRUST
A leader who can’t be trusted will lead with a limp. |
Trust in Ministry | ||
TIME TO PROCRASTINATE?
Why develop PROCRASTINATION as a leadership trait? |
Procrastination in Ministry | ||
EXTRA EFFORT
Be (or become) the one who puts in the most effort. |
Effort in Ministry | ||
OUTLOOK DETERMINES OUTCOME
There is no reason for negativity when we are on the WINNING TEAM! |
Outlook in Ministry | ||
THE #1 LEADERSHIP TRAIT THAT MIGHT SURPRISE YOU
If I were to ask you, "What is the most important skill for a ministry leader to have for success?" what would your answer be? |
Kindness in Ministry | ||
PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP
Unless you are intentional, the weekly demands of ministry can quickly push you into a role of a reactive leader. |
Proactivity in Ministry | ||
LIVE ON PURPOSE
What is YOUR purpose? |
Purpose in Ministry | ||
UNPLANNED URGENCY
Urgency is a 2-sided coin. |
Urgency in Ministry | ||
FAITH REQUIRES RISK
What are you trying that will only succeed if God is in it? |
Risk in Ministry | ||
PREPARATION PREVENTS PERSPIRATION!
We’ve all had events creep up on us. We KNOW that preparation is the key to success, but why is it so hard to be prepared in advance? |
Preparation in Ministry | ||
JOY IN PERSEVERANCE
Have you ever wanted to quit? Toss in the towel? Take this job and… well, you get the idea. Just remind yourself of one simple fact... |
Perseverance in Ministry | ||
BECOME AN INTENTIONAL LEADER!
If you want to have a productive and successful week of ministry, allow me to give you a few practical tips on how be in an INTENTIONAL LEADER. |
Intentional Leadership | ||
MAKE IT A BOLD NEW YEAR!
THE NEW YEAR IS HERE! How's it going so far? |
Ministry Assessment | ||
Why Our Kids Ministries Should be More Like Mr. Rogers and Less Like Disney
One of the pressures that kids pastors face from parents, leaders, or themselves, and sometimes it’s all three, is to be like Disney. |
Structure of Ministry | ||
Movie Review: Strawinsky and the Mysterious House
A review of the movie Strawinsky and the Mysterious House from Hope Animation. |
Movie Review | ||
Kidology Report: Looking Ahead - Trends in Children's Ministry
The Kidology Report tackles the "Top 10 Trends in Children's Ministry" that will impact your ministry in the years ahead. |
Children's Ministry Trends | ||
Kidology Report: Book Report - Rock Solid Kids by Larry Fowler
The Kidology Report reviews Larry Fowler's book, Rock Solid Kids, and discusses the need for churches to give "Children's Ministry" back to parents. |
Family Ministry | ||
Kidology Report: On Location - Aurora First Assembly of God (Aurora, CO)
The Kidology Report interviews Andrew VanDerLinden, Children's Pastor at Aurora First Assembly of God (Aurora, CO) |
Administration | ||
Book Report - Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions by George Barna
The Kidology Report reviews George Barna's book, Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions, and emphasizes the importance of churches catching a vision for kids' ministry. |
Children's Ministry Strategy | ||
Book Report - Children's Ministry that Works! by Various Authors
The Kidology Report reviews the book, Children's Ministry that Works!, which gives valuable insight on how to shape a complete ministry by some of the best-known minds in ministry: Jim Wideman, Christine Yount, Craig Jutila, Sue Miller and several others. In a way, this book is the mentor you never had! |
Children's Ministry Foundations | ||
Book Report - Postmodern Children's Ministry by Ivy Beckwith
The Kidology Report reviews Ivy Beckwith's book, Postmodern Children's Ministry, and provides practical ideas on how to reach this emerging generation. |
Postmodern Children's Ministry | ||
Book Report - The Fabulous Reinvention of Sunday School by Aaron Reynolds
The Kidology Report reviews Aaron Reynolds' book, The Fabulous Reinvention of Sunday School, and provides ideas on how to transform your children's ministry. |
Reinventing Children's Ministry | ||
Kidology Report: Book Report - Children Matter by Various Authors
The Kidology Report reviews the book, Children Matter, which focuses on the people and relationships of children's ministry, authored by four seminary professors: Scottie May, Beth Posterski, Catherine Stonehouse, and Linda Cannell. It's challenging and refreshing! |
Children's Ministry Theory | ||
Kidology Report: Book Report - Crucial Concepts in Kids' Ministry by Randy Christensen
The Kidology Report reviews Randy Christensen's book, Crucial Concepts in Kids' Ministry, which discusses the foundational issues of children's ministry from the ground up. |
Children's Ministry Fundamentals | ||
Kidology Report: Book Report - Children's Ministry in the 21st Century by Various Authors
The Kidology Report reviews the book, Children's Ministry in the 21st Century, which focuses upcoming trends shaping children's ministry, authored by Craig Jutila, Jim Wideman, Pat Verbal, and others. |
Children's Ministry Trends | ||
Kidology Report: Book Report - Volunteers That Stick by Jim Wideman
The Kidology Report reviews the book Volunteers That Stick by Jim Wideman, which focuses building and keeping a solid volunteer ministry team. |
Volunteers | ||
Kidology Report: Book Report - Making Your Children's Ministry the Best Hour...
The Kidology Report reviews the book Making Your Children's Ministry the Best Hour of Every Kid's Week by Sue Miller & David Staal, which focuses on setting realistic vision, values, and improvements in your children's ministry. |
Improving your Children's Ministry | ||
Kidology Report: Book Report - Lead the Way God Made You by Larry Shallenberger
The Kidology Report reviews the book Lead the Way God Made You by Larry Shallenberger, which focuses on not comparing your leadership style with those of others. |
Leadership Style | ||
Kidology Report: Book Report - Planning Church Events With Ease by V. Kerry Inman
The Kidology Report reviews the book Planning Church Events With Ease by V. Kerry Inman, which focuses on planning, preparing, and executing great events. |
Event Planning | ||
Kidology Report: Book Report - Simple Church by Thom S. Rainer & Eric Geiger
The Kidology Report reviews the book Simple Church by Thom S. Rainer & Eric Geiger, which focuses on redefining your ministry priorities to four words: Clarity, Movement, Alignment, and Focus. |
Redefining ministry priorities | ||
Kidology Report: Book Report - Reveal by Greg Hawkins & Cally Parkinson
The Kidology Report reviews the book Reveal by Greg Hawkins & Cally Parkinson, which helps answer the questions "Am I leading an effective ministry?" and "How would I even know I'm being effective?" |
Evaluation, Effectiveness | ||
Kidology Report: Book Report - The 'Faith At Home' series
The Kidology Report reviews the "Faith At Home" series by Mark Holmen, discussing how churches can focus on family ministry and equip the home to be the primary place where faith is nurtured. |
Family Ministry | ||
Kidology Report: Book Report - Kid CEO by Ed Young Jr.
The Kidology Report reviews the book Kid CEO by Ed Young Jr., which challenges parents to take back God-given leadership role in their homes. |
Parenting, Family Ministry | ||
Kidology Report: Book Report - Children's Ministry Leadership: The You-Can-Do-It Guide
The Kidology Report reviews the book Children's Ministry Leadership: The You-Can-Do-It Guide by Jim Wideman, which provides helpful step-by-step guidance for getting things "up and running" in the world of children's ministry. |
Leadership | ||
Kidology Report: Book Report - Who Made the Moon?
The Kidology Report reviews the book Who Made the Moon? A Father Explores How Faith and Science Agree by Sigmund Brouwer, which explores the conflicts between faith and science, while walking through a historical journey on the topics. |
Faith and Science | ||
Kidology Report: Book Report - Death by Meeting
The Kidology Report reviews the book Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni, explores leading effective meetings, which often lead to vision casting, idea sharing, and momentum changing opportunities in your organization. |
Meetings | ||
Kidology Report: Book Report - Nurturing the Leader Within Your Child
The Kidology Report reviews the book Nurturing the Leader Within Your Child by Tim Elmore, explores the idea of building leadership traits in kids. |
Leadership | ||
Kidology Report: Book Report - Raising a Modern Day Joseph
The Kidology Report reviews the book Raising a Modern Day Joseph by Larry Fowler, explores the need for a family-based plan of ministry. |
Family Ministry |