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 […]
Making Prayer the Foundation of Your Children's Ministry
Summary This episode of the Child Discipleship Podcast centers on a confession before it becomes a lesson: Matt Markins openly […]
Discipling Your Family Through the Chaos of Summer
A professor of mine once said, “What you study determines how you study it.” The statement makes good sense. After […]
The Love of The Father
On this special Father’s Day episode, co-hosts Matt Markins and Mike Handler explore the complicated emotions the holiday can stir […]
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 […]
Belong, Believe, Become at Home
Every parent hits a point where they realize—this isn’t just harder than before, it’s an entirely different world. Our children […]
Why Child Discipleship Matters
I started playing basketball when I was nine years old. We were taught the basics: dribbling, passing and shooting. The […]
Making Holy Week a Family Event
Let’s start with a scenario. Your daughter’s softball team has a tournament this weekend, and her uniform is currently lying […]
Best Valentine's Day Craft Ideas
Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to share the love of the One who will never fail. God’s love is […]