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What if I told you that I only pray once a day?

As a Christian leader, your primary responsibility is not simply to run an efficient ministry. It is to make disciples.

Learn four ways to make a connection with the kids in your ministry.

A ministry built on one person will not last.

Someday is Just Another Word for Never

God created you to create!

These questions can literally change your life!

How do you become a visionary leader?

Your ministry VISION must have something to AIM at. 

What is VISION when it comes to your children’s ministry?  

What ONE WORD can set you above the crowd?

How do you win the battle for your focus?

If you were accused of loving your job, would there be enough evidence to convict you?

If you were accused of loving your job, would there be enough evidence to convict you?

A leader who can’t be trusted will lead with a limp.

Why develop PROCRASTINATION as a leadership trait?

Be (or become) the one who puts in the most effort. 

There is no reason for negativity when we are on the WINNING TEAM!

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?

Unless you are intentional, the weekly demands of ministry can quickly push you into a role of a reactive leader.

What is YOUR purpose?

Urgency is a 2-sided coin. 

What are you trying that will only succeed if God is in it?

We’ve all had events creep up on us. We KNOW that preparation is the key to success, but why is it so hard to be prepared in advance?

Have you ever wanted to quit? Toss in the towel? Take this job and… well, you get the idea. Just remind yourself of one simple fact...

If you want to have a productive and successful week of ministry, allow me to give you a few practical tips on how be in an INTENTIONAL LEADER.

THE NEW YEAR IS HERE! How's it going so far?

One of the pressures that kids pastors face from parents, leaders, or themselves, and sometimes it’s all three, is to be like Disney.

A review of the movie Strawinsky and the Mysterious House from Hope Animation.

The Kidology Report tackles the "Top 10 Trends in Children's Ministry" that will impact your ministry in the years ahead.

The Kidology Report reviews Larry Fowler's book, Rock Solid Kids, and discusses the need for churches to give "Children's Ministry" back to parents.

The Kidology Report interviews Andrew VanDerLinden, Children's Pastor at Aurora First Assembly of God (Aurora, CO)

The Kidology Report reviews George Barna's book, Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions, and emphasizes the importance of churches catching a vision for kids' ministry.

The Kidology Report reviews the book, Children's Ministry that Works!, which gives valuable insight on how to shape a complete ministry by some of the best-known minds in ministry: Jim Wideman, Christine Yount, Craig Jutila, Sue Miller and several others. In a way, this book is the mentor you never had!

The Kidology Report reviews Ivy Beckwith's book, Postmodern Children's Ministry, and provides practical ideas on how to reach this emerging generation.

The Kidology Report reviews Aaron Reynolds' book, The Fabulous Reinvention of Sunday School, and provides ideas on how to transform your children's ministry.

The Kidology Report reviews the book, Children Matter, which focuses on the people and relationships of children's ministry, authored by four seminary professors: Scottie May, Beth Posterski, Catherine Stonehouse, and Linda Cannell. It's challenging and refreshing!

The Kidology Report reviews Randy Christensen's book, Crucial Concepts in Kids' Ministry, which discusses the foundational issues of children's ministry from the ground up.

The Kidology Report reviews the book, Children's Ministry in the 21st Century, which focuses upcoming trends shaping children's ministry, authored by Craig Jutila, Jim Wideman, Pat Verbal, and others.

The Kidology Report reviews the book Volunteers That Stick by Jim Wideman, which focuses building and keeping a solid volunteer ministry team.

The Kidology Report reviews the book Making Your Children's Ministry the Best Hour of Every Kid's Week by Sue Miller & David Staal, which focuses on setting realistic vision, values, and improvements in your children's ministry.

The Kidology Report reviews the book Lead the Way God Made You by Larry Shallenberger, which focuses on not comparing your leadership style with those of others.

The Kidology Report reviews the book Planning Church Events With Ease by V. Kerry Inman, which focuses on planning, preparing, and executing great events.

The Kidology Report reviews the book Simple Church by Thom S. Rainer & Eric Geiger, which focuses on redefining your ministry priorities to four words: Clarity, Movement, Alignment, and Focus.

The Kidology Report reviews the book Reveal by Greg Hawkins & Cally Parkinson, which helps answer the questions "Am I leading an effective ministry?" and "How would I even know I'm being effective?"

The Kidology Report reviews the "Faith At Home" series by Mark Holmen, discussing how churches can focus on family ministry and equip the home to be the primary place where faith is nurtured.

The Kidology Report reviews the book Kid CEO by Ed Young Jr., which challenges parents to take back God-given leadership role in their homes.

The Kidology Report reviews the book Children's Ministry Leadership: The You-Can-Do-It Guide by Jim Wideman, which provides helpful step-by-step guidance for getting things "up and running" in the world of children's ministry.

The Kidology Report reviews the book Who Made the Moon? A Father Explores How Faith and Science Agree by Sigmund Brouwer, which explores the conflicts between faith and science, while walking through a historical journey on the topics.

The Kidology Report reviews the book Death by Meeting by Patrick Lencioni, explores leading effective meetings, which often lead to vision casting, idea sharing, and momentum changing opportunities in your organization.