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How well is your ministry discipling kids?

Remember the parched and thirsty deer that yearns for a drink at the cool waters? Maybe it's time to rethink that imagery in light of New Testament teaching.

Find out if your ministry is a Dinghy or a Cruise Ship based on your recruiting practices!

Do you preach or do you pastor?

How can you help shape the things that your child loves?

Do you know where YOUR mission field is?

We know it's not intentional. You would never purposely sabotage your volunteers. But what if it's happening anyway? These quick tips may help you become more aware of how you may be jeopardizing the volunteers in your ministry.

How can we teach our children about the real God if we sugar-coat who He really is, and who we really are?

Are you working too many hours each week? Are you in danger of experiencing burnout? Do you work for your boss or for the Lord? How many hours do you think God really wants you to work? Find some encouragement for saying no and setting up boundaries. 

If you will learn to make a habit of asking yourself these questions, you can move from being your own worst enemy to becoming your greatest asset.

This simple Bible lesson for preschoolers is perfect for those Sundays when you have snow on the ground. It could be used in Sunday School or Kids church. Some families could also use it as an outline for a family devotion.

Why do some divorced and single parents lie to their kids? What affect could this have on them longterm? How can you help?

Learn to 'fire' a volunteer while maintaining their dignity and yours. 

As families begin to return, there may be levels of uncertainty as they work to find a new rhythm of re-engaging after isolation. Nevertheless, the one constant that will be top of mind is child safety. Here are points to consider when assessing your safety plan

An exciting form of outreach in the perfect location for reaching kids.

Use grocery bags to teach children a Bible memory verse!

A Question and Answer Time with the Kidologist! How do you know when a child is ready for baptism? How do you explain the meaning of baptism? How do you make a child's baptism memorable?

Here is an excellent Baptism Booklet for you to use with your kids!

Helpful notes on how to run a Baptism class for 3rd graders and up.

Small Group Leader Guides used in Baptism Classes for kids.

He drives, he shoots, he scores! The Lord wants us to be active, working for Him in this lost world, serving others and sharing the Gospel to win souls. When we put our hands to God's work, the rewards are great. We are on the winning team!

You can be the victim in your ministry. Or you can be proactive with your ministry.

Life gets crazy this time of year. Here is a hypothetical conversation between a children’s ministry leader and God. Is this YOU?

Want to be an awesome Sunday School teacher? Here are four ways that you can become the best Sunday School teacher that you can be!

Why are arts and crafts projects important for your kid's ministry?

Teaching kids is kind of an art form. So how do you keep their attention without pulling your hair out? Try these attention getters!

These are the WORLD’S BEST QUOTES for kicking you in the pants and shoving you into action.

Is Proof-Texting Dangerous?

Bible Character Museum is a simple way to bring Bible characters to life, using either adult/teen volunteers, or older children. This can be used for just about any context, so read on!

Here is a Bible Lesson from Haggai about putting God first.

God wants us to be loyal and faithful to our friends and family; even when things seem challenging, He will work things out for good.

How do science and faith co-exist?

Dig out of your rut by taking a hike!

There's a reason why some families would choose to skip church for sports or other activities. The church needs to learn how to bring families together.

I can’t think of anything more important to get creative about than your presentation of God’s Word. Here are some ideas for how you can use visuals aids to bring your stories to life!

Learn how to become a reference librarian of your memories with God.

Are you building something that has worth?

Can a Pastor take a day off? Yes, you CAN get a day OFF. And it can be Amazing!

Can children of divorce be productive while doing several things at once?

The church growth people tell us that kids are one of the top three reasons why people choose a church.

Jesus quickly gets overshadowed at Christmas by all the hype. This opening icebreaker object lesson helps kids learn to make Jesus #1 all year long.

The effort to create a caring paradigm in children’s ministry has to come from the Children’s Pastor in concert with their leadership team. When the leader creates that kind of caring atmosphere among the teachers, it gives permission for the quality of care to trickle down like rain on the children.

Each week, God has provided committed children's ministry volunteers for our needs, but as the ministry leader, it is my job to ensure that screened, trained, committed, Christ-following volunteers show up to care for and teach the children He brings to us.

A checklist that can help you improve your VBS every year!

This is a study of the anger that so many children of divorce feel towards God for letting their family fall apart.

How can you and your volunteers help children deal with stress?

A 25-page Children's Ministry Manual for your volunteers!

Picking up some basic counseling knowledge has been a huge part in my growth as a children's pastor.

What do Chinese take-out and Bible memory verses have in common? Find out with this tasty activity for preschoolers!

God brings many people (staff, volunteers, parents and children) into our circle of influence. Pray for them, and choose to speak life into their lives.