Volunteers Zone

Children are open to hearing the Gospel. Are you speaking it?

God reached down and touched our hearts thru Jesus. He wants us to do the same for the hurting families and children in our midst.

Are you making it too 'easy' for volunteers? Maybe it's time to challenge them. 

Do we place our hope in God, or in man?

Who is Responsible to Disciple my Kids - the church or me?

When you ask a group of adults to volunteer, the crickets start chirping and everyone in the audience tries especially hard not to make eye contact with the person asking the question. But children have an inate desire to serve. Let that eagerness inspire you. 

Read the causes of unruly kids during and after divorce. 

Do you feel tired and frustrated by the lack of support and excitement for your ministry? Here are strategic questions to ask to help you examine why.

Do we really need to have Sunday School classes?  

A simple yet fun way for kids to be reminded to praise God in every circumstance. 

Huge list of phrases you can tell your kids or volunteers to encourage them and affirm them

Use these worship station ideas to allow kids to express themselves in ways that they are most comfortable. 

Just a punny pizza-themed note for saying thanks.

A great source for volunteers on Sunday mornings.

Seeing how important volunteers are in ministry, but having limited resources, we came apon this idea that many went "head over heels"about.

Christmas time is a great time to express appreciation to the people you work with through the year

Incentive to reward people for showing up on time to serve.

Simple and inexpensive way to let your volunteers know you appreciate them.

This is the application I use with all my volunteers in my Children's ministry.

Create a room for your kids ministry volunteers to get a few refreshments before or after their scheduled time to serve. This not only gives them a place to get to know other volunteers in the kids ministry, gives them natural things like food and drinks, but it shows them that you're thinking about them. I guarantee it'll be the talk of the church.

Just a way to show our volunteers that we love them!

This is a bonus download for Kidology's Ultimate Toolbox for Children's Ministry. 

How can God’s Word truly plant itself in a kid’s heart if they don’t know how to read it for themselves?

A way to serve your volunteers...

I believe there are a number of ways in which children's ministry volunteers need support from their leaders. In this article I briefly explore five key things that seem relevant in just about any ministry context. Use these ideas to spark creativity in your own leadership.

5 Easy Ways to Help Children Learn Bible Verses

Some unique ideas to say "thanks" to the family members of your children's ministry volunteers.

Use this application when recruiting and screening your camp or VBS volunteers

A cute idea to show your children's ministry camp volunteers that you appreciate them, using s'mores!

A fun skit to recruit volunteers

We are entrusted with the incredible privilege of loving and leading God’s precious children. Some may need a little extra care and support due to special needs or behavior challenges.

Children are not merely the future of the church; they are a vital part of it now.

Let’s be honest. Kids Ministry is TOUGH. Yes, it is full of joy, but it seems equally loaded with challenges.

7 lessons Karl has learned that can help you sustain your ministry without losing your soul, your family, or your joy.

5 practical applications that can inspire us to be “Honest Abe’s” for the children of this generation.

Josh McDowell’s story is compelling. A former atheist, he set out to disprove Christianity.

Dwight L. Moody is a name that stands tall in the history of evangelism.

Corrie ten Boom's story is a powerful reminder of what it means to live a life of faith, courage, and conviction.

Tina Houser was one of the most creative and prolific content creators I have ever known.

Henrietta Cornelia Mears was one of the most influential Christian educators of the 20th century, shaping the future of Sunday School and profoundly impacting children’s ministry.

Albert Einstein is widely regarded as one of the greatest scientific minds in history. Could you be nurturing the next great mind?

Kidology started in 1994 while the Internet was still a mystery to most people. There was no eBay, PayPal, YouTube, or Google, and Amazon had just barely launched.

As you think about your gifts this season, I encourage you to prayerfully consider the ministries that are making a difference for Jesus.

Table Talkers are the perfect solution to kickstart family conversations and incorporate spiritual growth into everyday life.

This is Karl's version of the beautiful fable of The Three Trees. Ideal for Christmas or Easter.

Take your kids to Narnia and back!

The Ultimate Toolbox for Children’s Ministry is packed with practical, organized, and ready-to-use tools. It is NOT just another book — it’s a lifesaver.

Try this simple, interactive, and educational way to help kids stay focused on the Reason for the Season!

Explore the critical "Why, What, When, Where, Who, and How" of event planning.  

How can we encourage our kids to ask questions and truly grasp what they’re reading in the Bible?