Pastoral Struggles and Advice Zone

Sometimes it seems like some mistakes signal the end of your ministry! Fear not. Here's how your ministry gaffes can lead to growth.

Our kids are not being crushed by atheism they are being seduced by secularism, materialism, and individualism.

Whether 'called', 'led', or 'dragged'... being swept into children's ministry can be the most rewarding experience. 

What questions should you be asking yourself at the end of each day?  

6 ways you can succeed in reaching your goals, any time of year!

Parents need you to partner with them in discipling their kids. 

Help children connect with the Bible on a daily basis. 

How are you tackling your goals for the New Year?

How do you talk kids through the tragic times in their lives?

How do we keep the message fun and relevant, while making sure our message is clear?

Firing someone is not an easy job. But sometimes it IS necessary. 

How are you meeting the challenge of church closings?

Does race or skin color matter when it comes to Jesus?

David wasn't always the top dog. Mark Harper shares five lessons from David's life on how to lead from the middle.

When you go through a rough patch, do you turn FROM God, or TO Him?

Writing volunteer responsibilities can be the hardest part about putting together a volunteer job description for Children’s Ministry. 

What To Do When You Fail to Accomplish Your Children’s Ministry Goals

What does shopping for underwear and a toybox full of toys teach us about ministry and welcoming people? 

Call a tech helpdesk and one of the first questions asked is “Is it plugged in?” Duh, yes. But, oh wait, let me make sure ...

We all make mistakes. But it's never too late to fix them. 

Whether you love Mondays or dread them, here are ways to make the first workday of the week work for you. 

Should you expect respect from all kids? What about kids who have been through trauma? 

Without clear boundaries, a pastor and their family suffer “boundary ambiguity” and become completely enmeshed in their parishioner’s lives and problems.

 Pastor, Your Leadership Matters More Than You Think.

Learn some tips to retain your volunteers for life. 

To avoid falling victim to the dark sides, each pastor must have the emotional maturity to recognize and confront their dark side.

Some things are beyond our control. You have to start with what you have. You never get to start with what you wish you had.

Ask yourself: is there anything I am doing that is a hindrance to the gospel of Christ?

Stop trying to do life without Jesus. 

Here are some key principles for managing difficult behaviors.

Take care of yourself so you can help take care of others.

A negative comment about you have said or done is not the end of the world, but it often feels like it. Craig Jutila encourages you to move on and make something constructive out of the situation.

Get tips on how to better manage your time. 

How can we share the gospel effectively with children with disabilities?

Here are six ideas to build an engaged and motivated team no matter the circumstances.

How do I teach “Go To Church” when the church doors are closed?

4 Reasons you may be having an issue with Task Management.   

Use the power of 2 to build a great volunteer team. 

When did ministry become a job? Find out how to kill the dragons before they kill you spiritually.

After years and years of ministry, I have discovered that there is no greater tool for recruiting volunteers for children's ministry.

What do you do when you're caught between organization and creativity?

The tongue can be a powerful weapon. 

What are some of the benefits to longevity in ministry?

You need to treat the 'pastor's kids' the same as every other sinner.

Here's a few questions to help you gauge the health of your Children's Ministry.

Give yourself a break and use these tips for active participation during large group time. 

If you're in a toxic church environment, here are some steps you can take to improve or remove yourself from it. 

"When Covid hit, I was reminded of a few things that are true about kidmin leaders."

Is 'Good Enough' good enough?