Now More Than Ever, We Need the Church
Mom, COVID has changed everything and it makes me sad. My 7-year-old son shared this with me through tears last […]
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, […]
Anxiety Conversation Guide
It can be hard as adults to understand the world through the eyes of kids. Things that seem […]
Bullying Conversation Guide
In one large study, about 49% of children in grades 4–12 reported being bullied by other students […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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?
BONUS: Joanna's Story of Resilient Child Discipleship During the Coronavirus
Ten-year-old Joanna and her mom Pricilla joined their Awana Leader Asha to share the story of what discipleship has looked […]
Resilient Discipleship Through a Screen
Chris Marchand returns to the podcast to discuss what discipleship looks like in an era of social distancing and in […]