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Preschool Ministry can appear to be be scary if you are not prepared. Preparation for it is simple though and through this article I will try and walk you through coming out of the closet of maybe some past assumptions to current relevance.

Music has a way of getting into the depths of a person’s emotions and affecting their thinking, actions, and moods. God has given us the gift of music, so let us use it wisely for Him.

Effective ways to let others know about your vision for ministry.

Here is a step-by-step way of leading a child to Christ that I wrote for the volunteers at my church.

This review is about a Christian version of the Harry Potter books.

Voyage of the Friendship: A Musical for Young Voices is a fully outfitted children's musical, complete with everything you need to pull off a musical production in your church. Except for the children. You have to provide them. But I think you knew that already. Nominated for a Dove Award in the category of Best Children's Musical in 2007, Voyage of the Friendship earns its critical recognition with stellar musicality, extensive support features, and a pervasive biblical worldview which permeates a timely message.

As parents we need to intentionally introduce our children to the presence of God.

Steps for teaching your kids how to use the Bible--by Book, Chapter and Verse.

In this article I explore the importance of attitude and example in setting the tone of worship in children's ministry.

Here are some tips to help you stay at your best in the ministry.

The older we get the harder it is to leave it all behind and go to the mission field. It is no wonder kids respond to the missionary call. Here are some ways to get kids interested in missions.

Encouragement to Teachers by Adding Zing, Zest and Pizazz to your teaching

Are you a thermostat or a thermometer?

Is your class room spiritually hot or cold? Its up to us as teachers to set the spiritual climate of our class.

There is much confusion today about what it means to be a Christian. It is very important that what we teach children about their relationship with God is accurate.

A dramatic metaphor of classroom discipline based on the Original Star Trek Series. I wrote this in partial fulfillment of a teaching component in my seminary internship. It is based on real events.

Dr. Henrietta C. Mears (1890-1963), a Presbyterian Christian education director, had a profound influence on the way contemporary educational ministry is conducted. Her influence covered the breadth of the field, including church program development, teacher and leadership training, curriculum publishing, camps and conferences, and missions education. Her legacy endures through contemporary approaches to Bible study and Sunday school material, the ministries she founded, and the lives of outstanding Christian leaders who have impacted the world for Christ. This is a collection of her writing.

Recognizing and discussing the general needs of children who suffer during Thanksgiving and other holidays due to family problems.

All ministry can be broken down into these two elements: build a bridge; turn on a light.

principles to transform any Children's Ministry

If you don't yet have specific programming for preteens, be encouraged to launch something!

Lessons that I learned from the strategic ways of Jesus. These may be quick to read but,like all of the things of Jesus, pack a great punch.

Short story and puppet script that can be used for Mother's Day or other event to teach honor/obedience.

Encouragement for Children's Ministry Teachers.

With the Bible at the touch of an iPhone, what does it mean for kids to be biblicaly literate in the Internet age?

Here are TEN TIPS for getting a solid children's ministry off to a GREAT START from a veteran of Children's Ministry!

Weekly list of tasks that must be accomplished on a weekly basis.

After 5 years of ministry, I came to the conclusion that I could summarize my lessons using 3 simple truths. Learning these truths has not always been easy, but they are simple.

An overview of the world of Harry Potter, along with positives and negatives for parents to consider.

Be wise and understand the times you live in. Conduct your children's ministry with a sense of purpose. But never forget that where sin abounds, grace abounds more (Romans 5:20). And as crazy as it sounds, we live in a world where the grace of God has a lot of room to abound. And after all, isn't that why you are in children's ministry?

Are altar calls still relative or an effective method of church evangelism?

13 Reasons Why I Won't Let My Kids Read Harry Potter Books

Please don't merely attack Pokemon - if you do, you miss the point, and you will lose credibility with the children you minister to. Talk to them about what is REAL. And don't assume they will take the darker road just because they have a Pokemon cards.

Why are there not more quality children's evangelist? why don't children's evangelist stay on the road very long? Find out why...

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?

Did you know that on-going training not only helps retain volunteers but also empowers them to serve more effectively?

We must get outside the walls of our church to reach those who won't enter the walls of our church!

There's a way to get MORE done in LESS time!

Learn helpful tips to better communicate with parents in your ministry!

All children have special needs. Some just need more than others. So how do we reach out to those children with special needs and behavioral challenges in our ministry?

"Happy Birthday, Pastor Karl, from your AI Friend!"

In children’s ministry, crises are a guarantee. It's not if, but when.

Have you ever wished Yoda could lead your lessons? We have good news for you!

The Back to School Checklist is a powerful recruiting tool for your ministry. 

Object Lessons are one of THE most effective ways to teach kids.

Object Lessons are one of THE most effective ways to teach kids.

Object Lessons are one of THE most effective ways to teach kids.