Motherhood and Ministry: How to honor both callings
If you are a mom who happens to also be in full or part-time ministry, then you know the tug-of-war that happens on your time, energy, and even your …
Pray and Meet: An Event for the New Ministry Year
The “to-do” list for the beginning of a ministry year seems endless. Enlist teachers. Train volunteers. Pass out new curriculum. Organize children …
Partnering with Local Schools
Kids Ministry 101 welcomes guest blogger Eric Boswell. Eric serves as the Children’s Pastor at Tulip Grove Baptist Church in Old Hickory, TN. …
Why VBS is Essential to Family Ministry
Ever wonder if you should still plan a VBS for your church and community? Let’s be honest, it takes a lot of time, resources, and energy to put on a …
How to Model Serving for Your Families
As the Thanksgiving and Christmas season is upon us, we have an incredible opportunity to model how to serve others. The kids and families in your …
4 Keys to Lead Your Ministry Like a Tortoise, not a Hare
In the final part of this series examining the seven key findings from Good to Great by Jim Collins we focus on the principle of the flywheel. But …
The Importance of a KidMin Team: “Don’t go it alone!”
Okay … let’s make some observations about you and your ministry to kids and their families: God has called you to your current position to serve as …
Save the Date: Planning a Parent’s Night Out
Ever since my wife and I had kids we have lived a significant way away from family. From personal experience I know how valuable the ministry of a …
Connecting with Kids in Your Class
I teach 2nd graders at my church every Sunday morning. I love being in there with these kids and watching them as they grow in their knowledge of the …
Breaking Down Ministry Silos
KidMin Leader, do you talk to your Student Pastor more than just at staff meeting? Do you ever schedule meetings to discuss more than just church and …
4 Ways to Minister to Military Families
Welcome guest blogger Sara Horn! Over one million children enrolled in school today have at least one parent who is active-duty military, reserve, or …
