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Teens, Screens and Truth: A Student’s Review of CDF

Over the years, I have been to a number of conferences, youth groups and church events designed to disciple kids. […]

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What a Glen Campbell Song Taught Me About Kids’ Ministry

One of my niche hobbies is studying how studio music is made. Not all music. Just the really influential songs. […]

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Why Your Stage Announcement Isn’t Getting You Volunteers

I need how many volunteers? I remember asking myself this question when I first began serving in children’s ministry 16 […]

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How Churches Can Welcome Children with Disabilities

There is one place where families should never have to fight to belong: the church. Families impacted by disability already […]

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Church Child Safety: 5 Places to Start in Children’s Ministry

Over the past decade, our understanding of safety and security has changed significantly. We think differently about entering large venues, […]

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Keeping the Gospel Central in Children's Ministry

The single most important charge to everyone who ministers to children is to get the Gospel right and keep it […]

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“Dear God, I Don’t Got Words to Say”: What Preschoolers Teach Us About Discipleship

Child discipleship is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s something that takes preparation, time and endurance. A big way that […]

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Why Your Kids Ministry Needs Disciples More Than Programs

If you were asked to teach a class on any given topic, what would it be? Car maintenance? Baking sourdough? […]

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How to Disciple Parents So They Can Disciple Their Kids

As the old saying goes, “If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day; teach a […]

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Kids Ministry Event Planning: 4 Mistakes to Avoid

I’ve got a confession to make: Not all of my ministry events have been successful. I’ve run volunteer trainings, community […]

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Introducing: From Children's Ministry to Child Discipleship

When I watch It’s a Wonderful Life at Christmas time, I cry. Every single time. Without fail. There’s just something […]

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Welcoming Incoming Sixth Graders Into Student Ministry

If I’m honest, in nearly 20 years of student ministry, one of the issues I’ve consistently wrestled with is how […]