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 […]
Discipling the Disciplers: Why Your Job Isn't Just the Kids
Episode Summary In this episode, Mike Handler sits down with Sam Luce to challenge a default assumption in children’s ministry: […]
Defining the Discipleship Stalemate
Episode Summary In this episode of the Child Discipleship Podcast, Matt Markins and Mike Handler tackle one of the most […]
Make This Summer Meaningful: Establish a Family Summer Discipleship Rhythm
Ah, summer. Just the word evokes the sensations of warm days playing games in the yard, evenings spent roasting marshmallows […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Talk with Your Child About Jesus’ Death, Burial and Resurrection
On the shore of the Sea of Galilee, Jesus began a conversation with Peter that started with the words, “Follow […]
After the Easter Egg Hunt: New Easter Traditions for Preteens
When I picture Easter, the primary images in my mind are not bunnies, Peeps, or colorful eggs. They are the […]
Why You Should Bring Your Kids to Funerals
As a pastor, I went to more funerals than most people. As a result, my kids go to more funerals […]
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 […]