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 […]
Rebuilding Your Fall Plan Around Formation, Not Activity
I recently had a conversation with a children’s minister friend about communicating with parents in the fall. She lamented that […]
What New Families Notice in the First 10 Minutes
A new-to-the-area family decides to try out your church on Sunday. They are loaded up in the minivan, bellies full […]
How to Teach the Gospel to Preschoolers
Some may think teaching the gospel to a preschooler is difficult. How do you do it? What words do you […]
And There Arose Another Generation: Raising Disciplemakers to Go
It’s not uncommon for me to adopt a Bible reading plan each year, as I’m certain many of you do […]
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 […]