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In a world that glorifies hustle, rest can feel like a luxury—or worse, laziness. Now available: The Kidmin Covenant Reflective Guide!  

God’s view of success is radically different than ours. Now available: The Kidmin Covenant Reflective Guide!  

What will you say when a little child says to you, “I can’t feel God today”?  

Find out how you can calm the 'whethers' in your kids' lives, even if you can't control the 'weather'.

Not everything in ministry is self-evident. Some things that seem true—or effective—can produce substandard results. Read these tips on how to be most effective in your ministry.

If you work (or have worked) on a multiple member staff at a local church, you know that it is not always easy to maintain unity and cohesion among the team. Much of the reason for that includes some of these common mistakes made by church staff members.

Ten easy steps to help you get started on your goal to partner with families in your church.

Do you have a list of classroom supplies? Here are my top ten essential classroom supplies.

Exciting ways to raise money for your Children's Ministry and get others involved.

Use these awesome tips to make your teaching more interactive!

It’s so easy to get caught up in all the details of pulling off a weekend service and totally miss out on the opportunity to get to know the children in your ministry.

Here are 10 Bible passages for every kidmin to know. They will provide a Scriptural foundation for their ministry.

What do volunteers really need from their leaders to give them support and help them feel appreciated? Hear what these volunteers said. 

Fall is right around the corner, and we have to be ready! Prepare now by keeping the following tips in mind.

Do you have a prayer team for your children's ministry? One of the most powerful tools believers have in ministry is prayer! Here are ten ways to build a prayer team for your children's ministry.

How to deal with behavior problems with kids in your ministry

Every kidmin faces discouragement, this article gives you ten ways to overcome it.

Do you have trouble engaging with kids? Try these 100 questions to get you started. 

Fun simple ideas for engaging kids!

Need a good reason to love Children's Ministry? How about 110 reasons?

Here is a fun Preschool Bible activity to help preschoolers learn that life has its ups and downs, but God is in control and works for the good of those who love Him, according to His purposes!

Do you need an anxiety detox? Take 15 minutes and help yourself with these steps to decrease anxiety.

Many children’s ministry leaders do things that keep their ministry average at best. Here are a few of the ways I’ve seen that churches  maintain average instead of healthy and excellent.

Phrases that everyone should refrain from saying in front of any Children's Pastor.

Have you ever used "Extreme Language"? We all have. The trick is to become aware when we're doing it, and put an end to it. Otherwise, we might start to believe it. 

One of the most important skills a leader needs to learn is to listen. Here are 21 crucial questions we need to learn to ask. 

A mom and dad share 22 of their favorite Thanksgiving family traditions.

Two people are better than one. They get more done by working together. Ecclesiastes 4:9

Worship is an important part of the Christian life. In order to develop a heart of worship in children who are new in the faith (or young in age), there are some practical steps you should take.

How do you get more volunteers into your children's ministry?

Exhaustion happens, stress is likely, and often collapsing is inevitable. Learn how to keep moving forward when you are going through a collapse.

Each of us have blind spots in our life and ministry that we may not be aware of.

"What are you most afraid of as a parent?" This question evokes fear and uncertainty in many parents. How can you move from fear to rest and trust?

What are the qualities that make a great leader?

Times have changed. As children's pastors and parents, we need to realize that our kids need more than what we're teaching.

You've no doubt seen the latest craze in children’s ministries: kid themed environments. Here are 3 reasons why your church absolutely needs a themed Children's Ministry.

Sandpaper can hurt. But it also smoothes out our rough edges. How will you use the sandpaper that God has put in your life?

What small things can you do to make 2019 even better for your ministry?

The curriculum we use should not set the direction of our children's ministry. As a #kidmin leader, you should tell the curriculum the direction of your ministry.

What are the temptaions that new... and seasoned... leaders face? How can you overcome them?

Every pastor or minister wants to be relevant during the Christmas season and point people toward Christ. Here's timely advice on what they need to say.

A few life lessons as taught by kids

How do you minister to the kids in your care? It shouldn't be just in the classroom. 

We have lost the art of teaching our kids to sing a heart song in exchange for Tik Tok.  

Do you spend too much time in front of a screen? Find out how how you can stay engaged, even while staying plugged in. 

Here are three things you can read to become a better leader. Hint: It's not what you think!

"I teach kids that the Holy Spirit speaks in three ways."

So many dads want to be better dads, but they have no idea what that looks like.

Keep little hands busy with these four cool Father’s Day craft ideas.

Being the object of criticism can be discouraging and deflating. It can also be an opportunity for growth.