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Special Needs in Ministry

“Special needs have been defined by what a child cannot do without help that a typical peer can do.” It […]

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BONUS: Josiah Williams

Josiah Williams is a Christian Hip-Hop artist and a disciple of Jesus. Josiah and Ross Cochran discuss the power of […]

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A Year Off Discipleship

Around the country, church leaders have been wrestling for months – what do we do about ministry programming this fall?! […]

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Leading Kids In the Midst of Change

When I was a kid, I hated change. I loved being able to know what to expect, I loved routine, […]

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Serving Leaders

Leaders of leaders leave behind a wake of disciple-makers who are known, loved, and served as children of God first. […]

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Anxiety Conversation Guide

     It can be hard as adults to understand the world through the eyes of kids. Things that seem […]

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Bullying Conversation Guide

      In one large study, about 49% of children in grades 4–12 reported being bullied by other students […]

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Creating an Environment for Worship

Today’s kidmin worship is sometimes limited to music. Children need to know there’s so much more to praising God than […]

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Dealing With Tough Questions

Doubts. We all have them, and dealing with them can be difficult! Our responses to the doubts and questions of kids in our ministries are so important when it comes to laying a sure foundation on which they can build their faith.

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Self-Care

Leading in Kids Ministry can get rough. Between burnout, discouragement, and crazy schedules, it can be difficult to factor our own spiritual and emotional health into the equation. Here are a few tips to help you get started with self-care and making space for times of refreshment.

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Divorce Conversation Guide

Divorce and family instability can be a tough issue to tackle in your ministry. This conversation can help give you some quick ideas on how to deal with this touchy subject in a kid-appropriate way.

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How to Grow Leaders

Building a volunteer base and growing leaders is one of the most crucial aspects of kids' ministry, so how do we help inspire and equip the people in our congregations to lead and disciple in our ministries?