Celebrate Baptism with These Downloadable Cards
A few months ago, my friend Delanee Williams, from First Baptist Church in Allen, Texas sent me an email with a picture of something a mom in her …
Calling All VBS Amateurs, Professionals, and Everyone in Between
Have you heard of VBS Preview events? There is no better way to equip yourself and your team to run 2015 VBS than by attending one of these events. …
40 Ways to Develop Kids Into Doers
Recently I led a conference in Roseville, Michigan titled, “Involving Kids In Ministry!” I began to search scripture to see what the Bible says and …
Trick or Treats — Halloween Activities
As kids, many of us can remember the chant, “Trick or treat, Smell my feet. Give me something Good to eat!” (much to the dismay of our parents!) Each …
Now That VBS Is Over
The decorations may be in storage, but there is still much to do before calling it quits on VBS 2014. For starters, it’s not too late to express …
How to Explain Salvation and Baptism to Kids
Within a children’s ministry (and the church body as the whole), there is nothing quite as important as responsible evangelism. As we have …
6 Steps for Turning the Unchurched into the Churched
As kidmin leaders, we spend a lot of time and resources trying to find and attract unchurched families through VBS, carnivals, egg hunts, and …
3 Pillars of Children’s Ministry
Is your church committed to the spiritual development of children? It’s important to provide a clear commitment of spiritual development for kids. …
Closing the Gap Between Kids and God
As a kids leader, I really have one singular mission; to connect kids to God. It’s the Great Commission, kid’s style. If you’re a …
6 Tips for Using Zip for Kids this Summer
It has already started, but you know it’s only going to get worse. It’s that inevitable decline in attendance as families hit the road for …
Connect Kids to the Great Commission
Kids can participate in God’s great mission in the world. I love hearing about how churches around the nation are becoming more and more …
3 Ways to Introduce Kids to Missions
The Great Commission is an active commandment from Jesus. How can we help kids understand it and live it? Growing up in my family meant missions was …
