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Can a Pastor take a day off? Yes, you CAN get a day OFF. And it can be Amazing!

Can children of divorce be productive while doing several things at once?

The church growth people tell us that kids are one of the top three reasons why people choose a church.

Jesus quickly gets overshadowed at Christmas by all the hype. This opening icebreaker object lesson helps kids learn to make Jesus #1 all year long.

The effort to create a caring paradigm in children’s ministry has to come from the Children’s Pastor in concert with their leadership team. When the leader creates that kind of caring atmosphere among the teachers, it gives permission for the quality of care to trickle down like rain on the children.

Each week, God has provided committed children's ministry volunteers for our needs, but as the ministry leader, it is my job to ensure that screened, trained, committed, Christ-following volunteers show up to care for and teach the children He brings to us.

A checklist that can help you improve your VBS every year!

This is a study of the anger that so many children of divorce feel towards God for letting their family fall apart.

How can you and your volunteers help children deal with stress?

A 25-page Children's Ministry Manual for your volunteers!

Picking up some basic counseling knowledge has been a huge part in my growth as a children's pastor.

What do Chinese take-out and Bible memory verses have in common? Find out with this tasty activity for preschoolers!

God brings many people (staff, volunteers, parents and children) into our circle of influence. Pray for them, and choose to speak life into their lives. 

Have you ever played the London Bridge Game? These Christian versions of this children's game will not only be fun for your children, but will also help teach them about God!

 Teach your children that receiving is better than giving...

Need a Christmas skit that the children in your ministry can perform? This narrative skit on the birth of Jesus is written directly from the Bible and is very powerful. Teach your children the Christmas story through this skit and let them share the good news with others!

What do you call your Church's children's service time?

What a difference a week makes when you are coaching elementary small group leaders! Here's what I did to coach a small group leader.

Quotes from “Co-Active Coaching,” a book written by the founders of The Coaches Training Institute

3 steps to collaborative problem solving.

An introduction to talking the the unique gifts and talents that God has given every boy and girl.

Ideas for communication with leaders and volunteers

Compassionate discernment helps us to understand when to allow flexibility in certain rules or customary ways of doing things in the ministry. This essay gives one such example.

The final step in the candidate screening process: motor vehicle check and waiting period.

Amid the hectic world of kidmin, how do you stay connected with God on a daily basis?

The case for choosing curriculum carefully and staying with it consistently

Co-parenting among divorcing couples is becoming more popular. What can churches do to help?

Co-parenting is becoming the norm for divorcing couples and couples who are involved in cohabitation situations. But what exactly is co-parenting?

Learn to counsel kids effectively regarding the most important decision of their life.

Preschool lessons are important! I believe that we may have the greatest opportunity to create a true sense of wonder and awe with “the least of these.” What amazing potential to make a life-long difference!

Here are seven ideas to help you identify your unique brand of ministry to children.

Where is the warmth-meter in your ministry?  

By including bullying prevention, your organization will foster an environment that encourages transparency, prioritizes communication, and empowers kids and youth to respect and support each other.

By including bullying prevention, your organization will foster an environment that encourages transparency, prioritizes communication, and empowers kids and youth to respect and support each other.

By including bullying prevention, your organization will foster an environment that encourages transparency, prioritizes communication, and empowers kids and youth to respect and support each other.

Here is a fun activity to help your little ones become more familiar with this wondrous time in earth’s history. 

We are impressed with Kidmin who are creative. We enjoy the fruit of their creativity. However, our Creative God made us like Him, creative! Here are six creative habits that creatives use.

A look at what we can do when ministering to, living with or working with a child that has been traumatized.

With VBS coming up, attitudes and conversations can make a difference when you have a rambunctious group of kids.

Here is a personal note that I wrote to encourage a student leader for their service.

Delegation is a must in Children's Ministry! Here are some great tips for how to delegate effectively in your ministry.

Development as a dynamic system [is] a perpetually ongoing process, extending from conception to death, that is molded by a complex network of biological, psychological, and social influences. ~ Laura E. Berk “Jesus became wiser and stronger. He also became more and more pleasing to God and to people.” (Luke 2:52)   p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 11.7px 0.0px; text-align: justify; line-height: 15.0px; font: 12.0px 'Lucida Grande'; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000} span.s1 {font-kerning: none}

Here are ten things I’ve learned over the years about how to put together quality content for a 45-minute stage show.

Everywhere around us, we are hearing a growing call: The spiritual formation of children must be done by parents, not for parents. The church’s role is shifting from one of serving and supporting parents to one of empowering, equipping, and encouraging parents. How can children's ministry leaders respond to this call?

Tech screens are everywhere. How do you know when it's time for a digital detox?

The Acts 6 Model makes it possible for a local Family of God to provide a ministry to children that meets each child’s individual needs.

When discipleship is the strategy, Deuteronomy 6:6-8 can be a reality, even for single and divorced parents. 

Discipleship is messy and gritty and sloppy, and that’s the beauty. And some weeks that can also be the tough part of it.

Almost every teacher in a church's children's ministry is looking for help to manage the classroom. Trisha Peach shares her best and time-tested discipline ideas.

Do children with divorced parents experience stages of grief from the divorce?