Category: Ministry

One of the things I love to do for our ministry is put together our year-end report. It's a highlight for me because I love organizational stuff but also because it's a great way to see how God has been working in our ministry over the last year. Some people aren't big into tracking numbers. … Continue reading 4 Reasons Why Your Ministry Should Put Together a Year-End Report

Like many of you I get to speak to kids about the Bible on a regular basis. I find the more I plan ahead the better those times go. Like the old saying goes: proper preparation prevents poor performance. So how can you prepare your message to kids in a way that makes your delivery … Continue reading How to Delivery a Great Message to Kids

http://youtu.be/9GSVSfaCyf8 Came across this video last month that Andy Stanley gave at Drive a few years ago. BRILLIANT insights into how to give great talks. Doesn't matter if you speak to kids, students, or adults. Andy's insights will make you better.

Creating an internship program in your Children's Ministry is a great way to help people get ready for a potential career in Children's Ministry. Most leaders I talk to LOVE the idea but few know how to put one together. Having been an intern and having had some interns of my own here are a … Continue reading How to Create an Internship Program in Your Children’s Ministry

http://youtu.be/cyVxXCRKATA Have you ever led a small group and the discussions weren't so great? I think we've all been there. In those moments how can we turn things around so kids participate and learn more? In this short video you learn 1 simple tip that will help you have better discussions with kids in your … Continue reading 1 Simple Tip that Will Help You Have Better Discussions with Kids in Small Groups

I've never been a big fan of behavior contracts in church. There's something about it that feels like the exact opposite of what I'm going for as a Children's Pastor. But sometimes they're necessary and helpful to the kids in my group. Here are a few things I've learned about how to go about behavior … Continue reading How to Create a Behavior Contract for Your Children’s Ministry