Decorating VBS Doesn’t Have to be Stressful to be Super
It is officially summer, and your ministry teams are gearing up, gathering volunteers, and gaining momentum in your church for all things VBS. Many of …
Does Preschool Ministry Really Matter?
Kimba Campbell Does preschool ministry really matter? Is it just babysitting so that parents can attend a class or service or is there a greater …
A New Kind of Volunteer
By Crystal Mazzuca Try and paint a picture of an ideal volunteer. What do you see? Consistency? Ownership? Passion? What …
Teaching Foundational Truths to Preschoolers.
By Kayla Stevens I recently ordered a pair of hiking pants online. I did all the research, searched through the specifications, and read the …
Reaching Generational Trends
By Stephanie Salvatore Trends. Every generation has them: the pet rock, bellbottoms, mullets, grunge music, frosted tips, hipster beards, fidget …
Creating Connection and Belonging for the Whole Family
By Crystal Mazzuca As Children’s Ministry leaders, we are passionate about providing a Gospel-centered environment for kids to grow, learn, and …
Assumptions Can Be Barriers to True Belonging
True belonging, especially for a child, is felt when he or she feels emotionally safe, comfortable, and welcome in an environment. One of …
A new resource for the next generation
myhyfi.com We don’t often think about our rearview mirrors. We use them often, because it’s important to glance backwards as we drive forward, …
Looking Forward
In October 2002 I was approached by Lifeway to consider an opportunity to join their team as the Lead Childhood Ministry Specialist. To be honest, it …
End the Recruiting Woes: Recruit Like Jesus!
The temptation in recruiting leaders is to reduce the ask—to lower the bar—so that we increase the chances of people saying yes. But this can result …
What Defines Me?
We are often tempted to let what we do define us. If I play baseball, I’m a baseball player. If I play the piano, I’m a pianist. If I dance, I’m a …
When Your Child is Anxious: 3 Ways You Can Help
Welcome back to KidsMinstry 101 guest blogger, Josh Straub! We had a faulty smoke detector last week at our house. My refusal to spend more money on a …
