Healthy Ministry Zone
The greatest threat to a kidmin leader's spiritual health can be ministry itself.
We go into children's ministry because of a Calling to reach and teach kids for Jesus. But soon we can find ourselves buried in administration, recruiting, policy-writing, event planning, budget management, program running, and so much more. Our walk with God and the health of our family and other key relationships can suffer.
This Zone is dedicated to resources to help you keep healthy spiritually as you serve the Lord!
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Why Online Church is Not Church
Is church still church if it's online? |
What is the Church? | ||
Your Worst Teacher is Better than the Best Video
Videos are fun, but live teachers are better... even the bad ones! |
Teaching | ||
Make Table Talkers a Part of Your 2025 Family Ministry Strategy!
Table Talkers are the perfect solution to kickstart family conversations and incorporate spiritual growth into everyday life. |
Connect Families | ||
The Story of Three Trees (God's Trees)
This is Karl's version of the beautiful fable of The Three Trees. Ideal for Christmas or Easter. |
Faith Adventure | ||
Take your kids to Narnia and back!
Take your kids to Narnia and back! |
Faith Adventure | ||
This Isn't Just a Great Tool... It's the Whole Toolbox!
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. |
Ministry Building | ||
Start a New Tradition with a Christmas Countdown Chain!
Try this simple, interactive, and educational way to help kids stay focused on the Reason for the Season! |
Christmas | ||
You Are Going to CRUSH Your Next BIG Event!
Explore the critical "Why, What, When, Where, Who, and How" of event planning. |
Events | ||
Jesus Was a Zombie!
How can we encourage our kids to ask questions and truly grasp what they’re reading in the Bible? |
Understanding the Bible | ||
Got Training? How to Recruit and KEEP Volunteers!
Did you know that on-going training not only helps retain volunteers but also empowers them to serve more effectively? |
Recruiting | ||
A Church on the Corner is NOT Enough!
We must get outside the walls of our church to reach those who won't enter the walls of our church! |
Evangelism | ||
So Much To Do!
There's a way to get MORE done in LESS time! |
Task Management | ||
Keep Parents in the Loop!
Learn helpful tips to better communicate with parents in your ministry! |
Communication | ||
Tips for Working with Kids with Special Needs
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? |
Special Needs Ministry | ||
I asked AI to Wish Me a Happy Birthday!
"Happy Birthday, Pastor Karl, from your AI Friend!" |
Life Lessons | ||
Are You Ready for the Next Crisis in Your Ministry?
In children’s ministry, crises are a guarantee. It's not if, but when. |
Crisis Management | ||
Meet Noduh the Wise One!
Have you ever wished Yoda could lead your lessons? We have good news for you! |
Biblical Wisdom | ||
Boost Your Volunteer Recruitment with the Back to School Checklist
The Back to School Checklist is a powerful recruiting tool for your ministry. |
Spiritual Growth | ||
Shape Your Kids' Spiritual Lives!
Object Lessons are one of THE most effective ways to teach kids. |
Bible Basics | ||
Oh, You Sexy Document!
Object Lessons are one of THE most effective ways to teach kids. |
Document Management | ||
BLOW UP Your Object Lessons!
Object Lessons are one of THE most effective ways to teach kids. |
Impactful Object Lessons | ||
Tips and Tricks for Visitor Follow-Up
A Complete Strategy for Guest Family Follow-Up |
Family Follow-Up | ||
Empower Your Ministry with Next Steps for Kids (and Students)!
This discipleship tool will prepare kids for their spiritual journey. |
Discipleship | ||
Spurgeon Started It!
A Tiny Booklet with a BIG Message |
Sharing the Gospel | ||
You Might Not Know It Yet, But You Need IT!
Kids Need it. God’s Word has it. Now You Can Teach it! |
it Bible Curriculum | ||
Can You Hear Me Now?
This video will equip you with essential tools and strategies to ensure your messages are heard by everyone involved in your ministry. |
Communication | ||
Be One of the First to Get My New Book!
Apply these theorems to your kids ministry, experiment with them, tweak them in your own laboratory, and watch as success bubbles up like you’ve never seen before. |
Theorems, Ministry Tips and Techniques | ||
Get Kids Talking by Asking Questions!
Kid Conversation Cards get kids talking! |
Conversation, Relationships, Discipleship | ||
Train Your Kids to Become Bible Ninja Warriors
It ought to be a sin to bore a kid with the Bible! |
Bible Skills | ||
Oh, No! Not Another Meeting!
What is your gut response when you hear the word ‘Meeting’? Is it excitement or dread? |
Ministry Management | ||
Romans Road Gospel Tool!
An updated Romans Road Gospel Tool for Kids! |
Salvation | ||
Yes! Preschoolers CAN Study the Bible!
Use this Bible Curriculum for non-readers to challenge the youngest children to learn – they will rise to the occasion! |
Preschool | ||
Why I Do What I Do...
And at the HEART of everything is the GOSPEL MESSAGE…which is why we are constantly looking for new and creative ways to communicate the timeless message of the Gospel! |
Kids Need Jesus, The Gospel | ||
The ABC's of Team Building
I know far too many former children’s ministry leaders who are “former” precisely because the “job” of being in children’s ministry seemed like a “bait and switch.” |
Volunteers, Teams, Recruiting | ||
YOU Are a Bible Character
Bible Characters were just ordinary people acting on Faith. |
Bible | ||
A Pen-Pal in the Philippines!
It was a Sunday night in high school. And even though I was sitting in the back pew with my buddies, it was a day that would change my life forever. |
Missions and Marriage | ||
Need Gospel Tools? We've Got Em!
I recently re-invented the classic Wordless Book for a new generation with The Gospel Colors to bring a fresh fun spin to this technique. |
Good News Gospel Tools | ||
Explore Easter in a Whole New Way!
The Great Escape is super fun, super interactive, super relational, but also super intentional in sharing the Good News of Jesus! |
Escape Room Kidmin Event | ||
Finally, an Easy Way to Train Volunteers!
When it comes to training your Volunteers, we’ve got you covered! |
Volunteer Training | ||
There is no I in TEAM - Practical Points for Powerful Teams!
Team Building is important to the success of the ministry God has given you! |
Team Camaraderie | ||
A Human Board Game That Teaches About Prayer?
Imagine your kids on a giant game board, moving forward or backwards – landing on Prayer “Boosts” or “Sliders” learning what can boost our prayer life, or cause us to slide backwards. |
Prayer | ||
What to Do with Those 5th Sundays?
It happens four times a year… those 5thSundays. You can just incorporate them into your normal curriculum, OR… you can make them extra special. |
5th Sunday | ||
Cookin' Up Yummy Lessons!
Could you apply the principles of successful restaurants to your children’s ministry by cookin' up memorable lessons? |
Countdowns | ||
No More BORING Countdowns
Countdowns can be boring. You need Crazy Countdowns! |
Countdowns | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
Today's Kids Need to be Discipled More Than Ever!
Disciple your kids with My Awesome Adventure! |
Discipleship | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
Preparing for a NEW YEAR!
Plan Now for 2024! Kidology Leadership Labs can help! |
Planning Ahead - With Kids In Mind |