The Gospel Is For Volunteers Too
This week’s episode of the Lifeway Kids Podcast features a conversation with John Murchison, the Director of Children’s Ministry at …
Reaching the Inner-City with the Gospel
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Eric Mason (@pastoremase) at our Kids Ministry Conference in 2015. Dr. Mason is the lead pastor at …
The Balance of Outreach and In-Reach in VBS
VBS is a milestone event in a kids life. We also know from research, that VBS is the #1 evangelistic outreach tool in churches today. Anyone that has …
Special Needs in KidMin
When Jesus commissioned us to go into all the world, He knew that that would require us to bend, flex, and make efforts that go way outside of our …
On a Mission for God. It’s Not a Calling for Some, it’s a Commission for All
Leaders in the church often talk about missional living. But how do we let this play out when it comes to our kids? Do we cast the vision of living …
VBS – Produce Your Own or Use a Complete Resource?
VBS. It’s making a comeback. Churches are realizing that, when good follow-up is executed, VBS is a powerful outreach tool. It can bring …
5 Ways Kids Can Share Christ Over the Holidays
I didn\’t grow up in the church. In fact, I am still the only follower of Jesus in my immediate family. I love it when one of my parents or …
The Importance of the Mountain Top Experience
Most followers of Jesus begin their journey during or following a mountain-top experience. Many believers are reminded of the essence of their journey …
How to Maintain VBS Energy Throughout the Year
We hype it! We prep for it! Thousands of work-hours are put into it. Some begin planning the next as soon as the last is over. In fact, this blog was …
How Do You Measure Ministry Success?
For some reason this year, as my Facebook feed filled with posts from kidmin friends about VBS, I began noticing a common trend. It seemed that …
How Do You Disciple New Believers?
By William Summey I remember so vividly when my oldest son received Christ as Savior and Lord. He prayed at home with my wife leading him in prayer. …
Help Kids Study the Bible on Their Own
Wouldn’t it be great if Kids CHOSE to study the Bible on their own? What would it take to help kids make the decision to search for themselves what …
