Jeff McClung

Ever felt like quitting children's ministry? I have. Every week you've got volunteers that bail on you last-minute or who just don't show up at all. You've got to sort through pages of curriculum to find the least cheesy activity for the kids in your small groups to do. Then there's making sure you don't … Continue reading When You Feel Like Quitting Children’s Ministry

I don't have mad ninja-teaching skills like Mr. Feeny or Dumbledore but I work hard to hone my craft. Over the years I've learned 5 principles that have helped me communicate God's Word better to kids. These principles can be used in any church as early as THIS weekend. Use a couple each weekend to … Continue reading 5 DOs and DONTs of Teaching Kids

http://www.flickr.com/photos/captkodak/334217626/ Unless it's a fruitcake, a pair of tube socks (thanks for nothing Grandma!), or something cheesy like that everyone loves to get a free gift at Christmas time. In the spirit of the wise men bringing gifts to the Baby Jesus (gold makes sense for starting a college fund but seriously, what is a … Continue reading Free Children’s Ministry Christmas Lesson

http://www.flickr.com/photos/11016633@N07/2306638948/ 1. We help an entire generation realize that God is not boring. 2. We lay the foundation for youth and adult ministries to build on. 3. We keep the Bible clothes and puppet industries in business. 4. We give children a place to belong. 5. We're the only people who can beat a kid … Continue reading 10 Reasons Children’s Pastors are Important

There are lots of great websites out there to help you succeed in Children's Ministry. Here are five that I want to spotlight today that will help you get free curriculum, graphics, plan your services online, get movie reviews for the families in your church, and stay safe while online: 1. Open.Lifechurch.tv - LifeChurch.tv has … Continue reading 5 Websites For Your Children’s Ministry

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28317710@N05/3175407178/ I'm a little ashamed of this but when I was in school I would fall asleep in class. A lot. Too much of my academic career was spent napping (don't tell my parents, they're still paying off some of my student loans; this is just between me and you, OK?). Most teachers just ignored … Continue reading Teaching the Bible so Kids Want More of It