Let’s be honest. Kids Ministry is TOUGH. Yes, it is full of joy, but it seems equally loaded with challenges. There are moments of laughter, life-changing conversations, and the privilege of guiding kids toward Jesus. But there are also long days, unexpected hurdles, and seasons where things don’t go the way we hoped. And if we’re honest, in those tough moments, it’s easy to slip into ‘If only…’ thinking.

• If only I had more money…
• If only I had more workers…
• If only I had more support from parents…
• If only I had more space…
• If only my pastor understood kids’ ministry better…
• If only I had more time…
• If only I had better resources…
• If only the culture wasn’t so against us…
• If only kids weren’t so distracted…
• If only I had more energy…

These thoughts creep in when we feel like we’re not measuring up, when we’re stretched thin, or when we see another church that seems to have everything figured out. But here’s the problem with “If Only” thinking: it keeps us focused on what we don’t have rather than what we do.

The Trap of “If Only” Thinking...

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