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Tell the Mamas in Your Church: You Don’t Have to Be Perfect

I wonder what mothering was like way back in the olden days… before Facebook.

3 Big Keys to Discipling Today’s Kids

Kids want to grow. They want to be taller, older, smarter, better, etc.

Lesson Idea: Joseph’s Journey to Egypt Game (Chutes and Ladders)

This game based on Chutes and Ladders will help your kids engage with the story of Joseph.

Gen Z’s Distorted View of God

Being born into a culture that is saturated by Post-Modernism is distorting Gen Z's view of God.

Kidmin Pastors Try Too Hard

It's no secret children's ministers have a lot of balls to juggle. But are you trying too hard to juggle all the balls in a way God never expected?

What Today’s Kids Think Is Cool

A recent study by Google reveals what Gen Z thinks is "cool."

Pharisaical Parenting…the Perfect Way to Raise Little Pharisees

Pharisaical parenting happens when we start becoming more of a rule enforcer than a heart nurturer.

Why Kids Love Harry Potter

Whatever you think about Harry Potter, one thing cannot be denied...kids love Harry Potter. But why?

Four Principles for Writing a Personal Story

Here are a few things to keep in mind when sharing your personal story.

How to Ask Kids Great Questions

As a leader, are you asking the right questions?

Married and in Ministry: The Me Mindset

Do you have a "me mindset" or an "us mindset" toward your marriage?

God Ministered to Me Through a Little Kid

Being in children’s ministry can wear you down physically, emotionally and even spiritually. Then, all of a sudden, along comes a child who reminds you of why you stay in kids ministry.

The Changing Role of Dads in Today’s Culture

Today's dads see themselves as less strict, feared, distant and work-focused than their own fathers.

Why Kids Need More Than Just Their Parents

Moses was actually the first guy with the idea, “It takes a village.”

Stop Slandering Public School Teachers

Are we speaking unfairly about public school teachers? The last 10 years have made me realize that many Christians are. They may even participate in slandering.

Digital Bibles for Teaching Children?

I have been told that this generation of children will no longer use an actual Bible, but rather a tablet or phone, and that being able to use a Bible is not as important as it was 10 years ago.

Sean Feucht, Eric Metaxas, and Russell Johnson Set To Lead ‘United...

On Thursday (April 25), political activist Sean Feucht will lead a “United for Israel March” at Columbia University alongside author Eric Metaxas and Pastor Russell Johnson of The Pursuit Church in Seattle, Washington.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders