Leadership Zone

It happens four times a year… those 5thSundays. You can just incorporate them into your normal curriculum, OR… you can make them extra special.

Could you apply the principles of successful restaurants to your children’s ministry by cookin' up memorable lessons?

Countdowns can be boring. You need Crazy Countdowns!

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!

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.”

Disciple your kids with My Awesome Adventure!

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. 

Sometimes God’s Plans are bigger and better than our own plans!

Plan Now for Next Year! Kidology Leadership Labs can help!

Make Meals Matter!

It’s always fun to get the last laugh!

Encourage your children and families this year with Biblical proof of how AMAZING Jesus is by showing the prophesies he fulfilled!

Find new ways to share the Gospel with kids by teaching with sticks!

A magician might pretend he was “powers,” but there is never a child who believes for a second that a magician has any supernatural power. They always know there is some “trick” to it, and that’s what makes it fun.

A magician might pretend he was “powers,” but there is never a child who believes for a second that a magician has any supernatural power. They always know there is some “trick” to it, and that’s what makes it fun.

At its core, relational ministry doesn’t have to be “deep” to be relational. Honestly, it can quite simple and playful too.

At its core, relational ministry doesn’t have to be “deep” to be relational. Honestly, it can quite simple and playful too.

Whether you use a published curriculum or write your own, it’s important to understand the essential elements of an effective lesson!

A fun download you can use to teach your kids interesting numbers relating to the Bible!

Of course we try to make our guests feel welcome on Sundays, but how do we get them to RETURN again?

WARNING! This ministry tool is going to have a profound impact on your ministry.

I don’t “celebrate” Halloween. I wish it didn’t exist. But it does. And the decision regarding whether or not to write this unit was not an easy one.

Ongoing training of your team is critical – but CHALLENGING!

Games are a key part of Children’s Ministry. I believe no kids service is complete without a well-planned intentional game. However, no game should just be a time-filler. 

What is your passion? Are you living it? Did you know you can?

Many people start things, far fewer finish them, and diligence determines the difference.

There are three types of people in this world...

“Imitation is the Highest Form of Flattery.”

There is no greater way to see a return on your investment of time and resources than investing in the spiritual development of your leaders and children.

How do you continue long-term discipleship without seeming nosey?

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.