Category: Ministry

There's a phrase stuck in my head. It's becoming a reminder to me of what children's ministry is all about. As I've been trying to fanagle our budget, put together this year's calendar, and get some headway on our building project (just to name a few things on my to-do list this week), I find … Continue reading The 1 Thing That Will Never Change in Children’s Ministry

http://www.flickr.com/photos/worleyjamie/5300047815/ As a kids' pastor I am always on the look out for good children's ministry resources. Recently I was given a copy of the Read and Share Bible to check out. After taking a good look at it I thought I'd jot down some of my thoughts to pass on to you. What I … Continue reading REVIEW: “Read and Share Bible”

1. I believe children's ministry is more than free childcare for parents who want to "attend church." We are fulfilling Psalm 78:1-8 so that the next generation will know the truth and put their trust in God. 2. I believe some of the best leaders the church may ever know are kids in our ministries … Continue reading 10 Things I Believe About Children’s Ministry

1. I believe children's ministry is more than free childcare for parents who want to "attend church." We are fulfilling Psalm 78:1-8 so that the next generation will know the truth and put their trust in God. 2. I believe some of the best leaders the church may ever know are kids in our ministries … Continue reading 10 Things I Believe About Children’s Ministry

Do you every get bothered by people's questions? Sometimes I do. And I hate admitting that about myself. I feel like I get questions at the worst times. Like when I'm on stage in the middle of my lesson, or right before I get a call and have to race across campus, or when I'm … Continue reading Does Your Church Answer People’s Questions?

Just about every children's ministry I know has some kind of purpose, vision, or mission statement. As I've looked at (and written) many over the years, I've noticed common themes running through all of them. I think every children's ministry wants (and needs) to embrace these three purposes: 1. Expose kids to meaningful worship Each … Continue reading 3 Things Every Children’s Ministry Needs To Do Well