Kids Ministry Leaders: Stop Chasing Happiness, Start Building Joy
What kids need most is joy. We must give them joy that only comes from treasuring Christ. Rather than giving […]
Practical Ways to Adapt Your Curriculum for Neurodivergent Kids
It started with a cotton ball. Decades ago, our church’s preschool team was trying to help kids experience Bible stories […]
Preparation for Fall Starts in the Summer
Is anyone else trying to finalize summer events and execute summer programming while also preparing for fall launch, back-to-school outreach […]
How Do I Pick the Right Curriculum?
One of the most difficult and significant decisions you can make as a children and youth pastor is the curriculum […]
Why Bible-Centered Teaching Drives Belief
What are you doing with your hour? Each week, you have a limited amount of time to disciple children at […]
New Book Preview: From Children's Ministry to Child Discipleship
From Children’s Ministry to Child Discipleship is the first in a series of books designed to help kidmin leaders learn, […]
How to Shepherd Moms Through Joy and Grief on Mother’s Day
My inbox is flooded with emails giving me the option to “opt out” of the slew of Mother’s Day marketing […]
Defining, Recognizing and Righting Bible Lite Strategy
“Let’s eat Grandma.” “Let’s eat, Grandma.” Commas save lives. As a bit of a WordNerd, I chuckle to myself every […]
How the Church Can Welcome Families of Kids with Special Needs
Most church leaders truly want to be welcoming. Yet for families raising children with special needs, Sunday morning can instead […]
Four Simple Ways Small Group Leaders Can Prepare to Lead Well
God has called us to love and care for the least of these, and that includes one of His most […]