Being the point person for your Children's Ministry is tough. The day-to-day demands are grueling, far more than the 1 day a week a lot people believe we work. One of the toughest parts is knowing where to start. As I've looked to make my role more manageable as a Kids' Pastor I've developed a … Continue reading Leading Your Kidmin With E’s
Teaching Kids With Confidence
The best way to increase your confidence when teaching kids is to practice. It doesn't matter if you've been teaching for a month or a decade, practice will always make you better. Whether you're a newbie or a Kids' Ministry veteran here are a few tips to help practice well: 1. Write it down Getting … Continue reading Teaching Kids With Confidence
How to Help Your Church Staff Catch Your Kidmin Vision
I hate 3D glasses. Not dislike. Not "don't care for them too much." Not "could take them or leave them." No, I HATE 3D glasses. Wanna know why? If your answer is "No" then I probably lost you at "I hate 3D glasses" and you have probably already stopped reading. If your answer to that questions is … Continue reading How to Help Your Church Staff Catch Your Kidmin Vision
3 Amazing Kidmin Websites to Bookmark
ChildrensMinistryVault.com - Just came across this website a few days ago while working on my Easter message. It's got great lesson plans and object lessons for lots of different kinds of Bible stories. Many of them include instructional videos to show you HOW to pull it off. MoreThanPuppets.com - Steve Adams, the Children's Pastor at … Continue reading 3 Amazing Kidmin Websites to Bookmark
10 Commitments of a Kidmin That’s More Than Babysitting, Pt 2
Last week I talked about the first five commitments of a kidmin that's more than babysitting. I got a lot of positive feedback about them (at the risk of tooting my own horn, which is difficult, especially since my car is currently in the shop). So it seemed only fitting to wrap up the series … Continue reading 10 Commitments of a Kidmin That’s More Than Babysitting, Pt 2
10 Commitments of a Kidmin That’s More Than Babysitting, Pt 1
As a Kidmin Leader of 15 years I cringe whenever someone refers to Children's Ministry as childcare in much the same way most people cringe whenever chalk is dragged along the chalkboard, when your finger slams agains a door, or whenever MTV announces another season of Jersey Shore. It's just how I'm wired-up. But sometimes … Continue reading 10 Commitments of a Kidmin That’s More Than Babysitting, Pt 1
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