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What follows is a conversation between me and a group of children in January, 2008. This is one way that I engage them in theological topics. In this example, we discuss grace. This article originally appeared on my personal blog at glenwoods.wordpress.com.

Do you teach the kids in your ministry about the big words? Or do you shy away? Here are some great reasons to attack these words head on.

Here is a Gospel magic trick that teaches the truth that when we trust in God, He will protect us!

Whose work are you doing, yours or the Lord's?

Great ideas on engaging kids with books to teach spiritual lessons

Karl presents a creative teaching style and encourages us to stop using the DVD player while teaching.

Can you draw the church?

Does your family feel dysfunctional? Turns out you're in good company. You could even be Biblical ... 

This is probably the easiest large group game ever invented. If you can think of an easier one, please let me know in the comments.

What is the purpose of Easter Sunday? Use this skit to explain it to children.

Use these patterns to create several easy crafts for July 4th or Memorial Day.

What should your kids know as they reach the end of each grade level? Here's a handy list to help you out!

Advice on how to jump start your new ministry position.

Teenagers of divorcing parents need their parents to work on the relationship, but teens today are replacing these relationships with hyper-connectivity. Here are some important points that parents and ministry leaders need to know.

Emotional concussions can be just as lethal, and sometimes even more so, than a physical concussion

A nursery rhyme can teach you a lesson on brokenness.

Whether you're preaching to kids or adults, @kidsconsultant Melissa MacDonald has these powerful tips to help you engage your audience. 

In our diverse modern culture, virtually all ministry is “cross-cultural” and effective connections and relationship building will depend up your cross-cultural understanding and communication skills.

Taking control of our expectations and responses, by not putting expectations on God.

What are you expecting of Jesus today?

How do you explain the Trinity to your kids?

There are many single parents in our world today. How do we, the church, help those parents to raise their kids? We can do these two things.

Ever had one of those moments where you wished you could take back what you just said? Children's pastors, beware ...

Here is a great resource for helping kids learn how to fast.

This fun children's activity sheet will give children the chance to tell Dad what they really think of him!

A great way to honor dads this Father's Day.

Did you know that fear in the child of divorce can cause behavior issues?

A Super Bible Memory Verse Activity for Elementary Kids

Realizing the significance of the ministry that you do

When will your finest hour occur? You may not even notice it yourself!

Learn about Sam Walton and the importance of creating an image for your ministry.

Read these tips on how to protect you and your kids as they go back to school. 

Celebrating Easter is an essential part of Christian ministry and when you do it “kids’ style” you will need Easter games for the classroom. Holiday Easter games maintain the flow of the theme and add excitement to your sessions. Since I have kids ages 6 to 11 usually, I like to keep things as uncomplicated as possible. Take a crack at these Easter-themed games and let the fun begin!

What family values are you instilling into your children?

Time is precious. Sadly, too many leaders waste MUCH of the time they are given. When you waste time, it can have a negative impact on your leadership and your relationships. I challenge you to adopt the five habits of the On-Time Leader.

In this article I have shared my opinion about five common myths concerning coaching. Don't be fooled by these commons mistakes!

Everytime someone teaches, there are questions they must answer as they prepare their lesson. To those who teach children, these questions are even more crucial, because children will readily believe what you teach them.

Creativity is an elusive thing. For most people, it doesn’t just happen. Although every one of us has enormous creative potential, there are definitely times when creativity just doesn’t seem to flow. Here are some helpful tips.

Ideas on how to make your kidmin space fun for kids!

Five Ways to Save Money When Improving Child Safety

Here is a preschool Bible lesson and game for explaining how the Gospel is available to everyone!

A fun preschool game, that helps kids learn to not just listen to God, but also do what he says.

Here is a game you can use to help teach the story of Samson.

Are you ministering to those in your community who are struggling?

A review of Ivy Beckwith's book, Formational Children's Ministry. My review is generally favorable, although I do challenge some of the assumptions set forth by the author.

Water day for your children’s summer camp is coming up. What do you do? Here are some creative water games that you can play!

Form healthy habits with your family now so you can enjoy long term results. 

If you’re like me, you know how important volunteers are to Children’s Ministry. It is a true partnership: we cannot accomplish the work of our ministry without our dedicated volunteers; they cannot effectively accomplish the work of our ministry without a leader at the helm. How can we show them we truly appreciate them?

Keep your kids engaged this summer with free summer activities! Here are a few ideas.

What does the 4th of July have to do with God?