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Practical and insightful articles about Children's Ministry.
Looking for some expert advice? This Zone is a treasury of Children's Ministry expertise from the Kidologist and other veterans in children's ministry.
Some of the most popular articles are:
Getting into the Home | Mailbox Ministry | Discipline that Disciples | Entering the World of Kids | First Steps for a New Children's Pastor | The Great KID Mission |
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Cookin' Up Yummy Lessons!
Could you apply the principles of successful restaurants to your children’s ministry by cookin' up memorable lessons? |
Countdowns |
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No More BORING Countdowns
Countdowns can be boring. You need Crazy Countdowns! |
Countdowns |
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Leadership vs. Management
How would like a TWO-WEEK PAID VACATION in addition to the time your church already offers you? (And your boss won’t even know you took it!) Sound good? Keep reading! |
Ministry Management |
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A Valentine's Lesson Game Your Kids Will LOVE!
Guard Your Heart is a super-fun interactive object lesson game that can be used for Valentine's Day or any teaching situation that features Proverbs 4:23 - "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” |
Object Lessons |
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Today's Kids Need to be Discipled More Than Ever!
Disciple your kids with My Awesome Adventure! |
Discipleship |
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The Classic Handbook That Can Still Train Your Volunteers TODAY!
Being a “Kidologist” was a mindset of approaching children’s ministry as an “always learner”, being a student of kids, their world, and the best way to minister within the culture of kids. |
Relational Ministry |
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An Amazing Magical Object Lesson for Kids!
Sometimes God’s Plans are bigger and better than our own plans! |
My Plan vs. God's Plan - With Kids In Mind |
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Preparing for a NEW YEAR!
Plan Now for 2024! Kidology Leadership Labs can help! |
Planning Ahead - With Kids In Mind |
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Equip Your Families to Connect Around Meals
Make Meals Matter! |
Family Devotions - With Kids In Mind |
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Jesus is ALWAYS the Best Choice!
It’s always fun to get the last laugh! |
Prophesy - With Kids In Mind |
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Making the Complex Simple and FUN!
Encourage your children and families this year with Biblical proof of how AMAZING Jesus is by showing the prophesies he fulfilled! |
Prophesy - With Kids In Mind |
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Teaching with Sticks?
Find new ways to share the Gospel with kids by teaching with sticks! |
Creative Teaching - With Kids In Mind |
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Teaching the Incarnation to Young Kids
A magician might pretend he was “powers,” but there is never a child who believes for a second that a magician has any supernatural power. They always know there is some “trick” to it, and that’s what makes it fun. |
Incarnation - With Kids In Mind |
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The AMAZING "Lufrednow Lrak!"
A magician might pretend he was “powers,” but there is never a child who believes for a second that a magician has any supernatural power. They always know there is some “trick” to it, and that’s what makes it fun. |
Gospel Magic - With Kids In Mind |
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You're Adopted!
At its core, relational ministry doesn’t have to be “deep” to be relational. Honestly, it can quite simple and playful too. |
Adoption - With Kids In Mind |
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The Power of a Pocket Trick
At its core, relational ministry doesn’t have to be “deep” to be relational. Honestly, it can quite simple and playful too. |
Engaging Your Audience - With Kids In Mind |
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Ready, Aim... TEACH!
Whether you use a published curriculum or write your own, it’s important to understand the essential elements of an effective lesson! |
Hitting the Target - With Kids In Mind |
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Today is Sponsored by the Number 66
A fun download you can use to teach your kids interesting numbers relating to the Bible! |
Numbers in the Bible - With Kids In Mind |
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FUNTASTIC ACTIVITY BOOKLET
Of course we try to make our guests feel welcome on Sundays, but how do we get them to RETURN again? |
FUNtastic Activity Booklet - With Kids In Mind |
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ALL ABOUT ME
WARNING! This ministry tool is going to have a profound impact on your ministry. |
All About Me - With Kids In Mind |
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"Why would you write a Halloween series?!?!"
I don’t “celebrate” Halloween. I wish it didn’t exist. But it does. And the decision regarding whether or not to write this unit was not an easy one. |
Spooky Halloween Series - With Kids In Mind |
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Volunteer Training
Ongoing training of your team is critical – but CHALLENGING! |
Volunteer Training - With Kids In Mind |
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The Purpose-Driven Game
Games are a key part of Children’s Ministry. I believe no kids service is complete without a well-planned intentional game. However, no game should just be a time-filler. |
Games - With Kids In Mind |
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PASSION
What is your passion? Are you living it? Did you know you can? |
Passion in Ministry |
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DILIGENCE
Many people start things, far fewer finish them, and diligence determines the difference. |
Diligence in Ministry |
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ACTION
There are three types of people in this world... |
Action in Ministry |
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IMITATION
“Imitation is the Highest Form of Flattery.” |
Imitation in Ministry |
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INVESTMENT
There is no greater way to see a return on your investment of time and resources than investing in the spiritual development of your leaders and children. |
Investment in Ministry |
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ACCOUNTABILITY
How do you continue long-term discipleship without seeming nosey? |
Accountability in Ministry |
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PRAYER
What if I told you that I only pray once a day? |
Prayer in Ministry |
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CHALLENGE
As a Christian leader, your primary responsibility is not simply to run an efficient ministry. It is to make disciples. |
Challenge in Ministry |
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CONNECTION
Learn four ways to make a connection with the kids in your ministry. |
Connection in Ministry |
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TEAMWORK
A ministry built on one person will not last. |
Teamwork in Ministry |
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DETERMINATION
Someday is Just Another Word for Never |
Determination in Ministry |
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CREATIVITY
God created you to create! |
Creativity in Ministry |
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DRIVE
These questions can literally change your life! |
Drive in Ministry |
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GOT VISION?
How do you become a visionary leader? |
Vision in Ministry Part 3 |
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AIM AT VISION
Your ministry VISION must have something to AIM at. |
Vision in Ministry Part 2 |
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ENVISION THE VISION
What is VISION when it comes to your children’s ministry? |
Vision in Ministry Part 1 |
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ONE WORD Will Set You Above the Rest!
What ONE WORD can set you above the crowd? |
Initiative in Ministry |
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TIME TO FOCUS
How do you win the battle for your focus? |
Focus in Ministry |
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LIFE'S "PAUSE" BUTTON
If you were accused of loving your job, would there be enough evidence to convict you? |
Pause in Ministry |
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WORK WITH ZEAL
If you were accused of loving your job, would there be enough evidence to convict you? |
Zeal in Ministry |
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TRUTH TO TRUST
A leader who can’t be trusted will lead with a limp. |
Trust in Ministry |
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TIME TO PROCRASTINATE?
Why develop PROCRASTINATION as a leadership trait? |
Procrastination in Ministry |
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EXTRA EFFORT
Be (or become) the one who puts in the most effort. |
Effort in Ministry |
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OUTLOOK DETERMINES OUTCOME
There is no reason for negativity when we are on the WINNING TEAM! |
Outlook in Ministry |
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THE #1 LEADERSHIP TRAIT THAT MIGHT SURPRISE YOU
If I were to ask you, "What is the most important skill for a ministry leader to have for success?" what would your answer be? |
Kindness in Ministry |
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PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP
Unless you are intentional, the weekly demands of ministry can quickly push you into a role of a reactive leader. |
Proactivity in Ministry |
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LIVE ON PURPOSE
What is YOUR purpose? |
Purpose in Ministry |