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Christian Subculture and a Look at What Jesus Would (Really) Do

What are your thoughts about Christian subculture? How can we teach children to love God and to truly love all their neighbors?

Back to School Activities: 7 Ways to Welcome Kids to Sunday School

Back to school activities work well for Sunday school and children's church. Use fun back-to-school lessons, games, and crafts in your children's ministry program. Start with these 7 great ideas!

Children’s Ministries That Stand Out: 7 Important Characteristics

We all want our children’s ministries to grow and thrive. Learn 7 characteristics of standout kidmin programs.

Sex Positive Parenting and What That Means for Your Family

Sex positive parenting honors God and teaches children about biblical sexuality.

Children’s Ministry Training Basics You NEED to Include for Volunteers

Children's ministry training is a hot topic. How (and how often) do you train your kidmin volunteers?

Bible Lessons for Toddlers: Tips & Resources for Sharing God’s Love

Bible lessons for toddlers are so important because little children are so important to Jesus! Use these tips and resources.

Birth Mother Letter: Thank You to a Beautiful and Brave Woman

Read this touching letter to a birth mother who gave the precious gift of life.

How to Retain Volunteers: Why the Best Helpers Regularly Return

Want to know how to retain volunteers? Discover 5 reasons the best helpers return to children's ministry year after year!

Characteristics of Middle Schoolers: 3 Things You Need to Know

Knowing some common characteristics of middle schoolers will help you teach and minister to preteens.

How to Recruit Volunteers Who Stay in Your Children’s Ministry Program

How to recruit volunteers who stick around is a key challenge for most children's ministry leaders. Check out these 11 tips for finding helpers who stay.

Five Reasons Why People Don’t Volunteer

There could be many reasons why people don't volunteer in children's ministry. Some of those reasons we can do nothing about. They are simply out of our control. However, many of the reasons that keep people away from children’s ministry can be addressed and fixed.

Bible Stories for Preschoolers: 9 Places to Find Lessons for Little Learners

Bible stories for preschoolers contain age-appropriate, easy to remember lessons from God's Word. Check out all these options!

7 Creative Ways To Collect Offering at Church

For those of you who give your kids a time for giving at your church, I want to share some creative ways to collect offering at church.

Free Bible Stories for Kids: Be Ready for Sunday School and Devotions

Free Bible stories for kids always come in handy. A wide range of Bible materials and lessons are available online, many at no cost.

Inexpensive Ideas to Tell Volunteers Thanks: 18 Great Gifts for Helpers

Need inexpensive ideas to appreciate children's ministry volunteers? Then check out these 18 great thank-you gifts and gestures.

Glow in the Dark Dodgeball: An Active Indoor Game for Kids

Glow in the dark dodgeball is a fun, energetic game that kids are sure to love. Try this interesting twist on a classic kidmin game!

Communion and Kids: 6 Reasons Children Should Wait to Partake

John Piper shares 6 reasons children should wait to take communion at church.

Independence Day Craft Ideas: 3 Fun, Festive Crafts for Children

Independence Day craft ideas for Sunday school celebrate our freedom in Christ. Children will have a blast with these Fourth of July crafts.

A KidMin Volunteer Should Never Hear These 10 Statements

Want to keep every kidmin volunteer in your program? Then watch your words! Here are 10 things you should never say to any children's ministry volunteer.

Self Evaluation for the KidMin Leader: 5 Areas to Assess Regularly

Self evaluation is key to continue growing as a children's ministry leader. We must be willing to assess and develop our own leadership abilities. Individual growth always comes before corporate growth.

Phil McGraw and Ed Young Discuss God’s Calling, Parenting and the...

Dr. Phil McGraw recently spoke at Pastor Ed Young’s Fellowship Church, where McGraw shared his thoughts on topics including parenting, envy, and the importance of the church to society.

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