Attracting Parents to your KidMin
Young families no longer choose churches according to denomination. Nor do today’s parents always choose churches according to family ties. They tend …
The Surprising Key to Stronger Leadership
There are good companies and then there are great companies. What sets them apart? Jim Collins explored that question and shared his findings in his …
5 Great Tips for a Great Camp
Here at Lifeway Kids, we consider the camp experience to be a mile-marker event in the life of a kid! We love camp at Lifeway Kids and if you are …
Spring Teacher Appreciation
There’s never really a bad time to show your volunteers that you appreciate them. With all of the new life that comes around during the Spring season, …
3 Ways to Disciple Your Volunteers and Leaders
I have heard many reasons for why people in the church steer clear of serving in children’s ministry. Some of these reasons are things we cannot …
Help Kids Know Where Their Help Comes From
The first church in which I served as a full-time staff member was located in the Hill Country of Central Texas. Early in my ministry there, I led a …
7 Deadly Mistakes in Kids MInistry
Well, to be honest, these seven mistakes won’t take your life, but, they will definitely “kill” your relationships with KidMin leaders. Prayerfully …
Eternal Security: Is Your KidMin Area Really Safe?
It is incredibly tragic when a child is placed in the care of a church and something horrible happens. You’ve probably seen stories of molestation …
Three Steps to Creating a Curriculum Lab
Children’s Ministry leaders have the very important job of discipling the preschoolers, kids, and preteens in their church. To do this wisely and …
Can Leaders Be “Off Their Game”?
Whether you lead a classroom of kids at church, a group of kids ministry volunteers, or a staff of paid ministry leaders, you may feel the burden of …
Having More Volunteers Than You Need
It’s not impossible. It’s not easy either, but it is possible that you might get to a point in your ministry when you have enough volunteers. At …
Involving Men in KidMin
For years women have taken the lead responsibility in teaching kids at church. And for that I say, “Praise God.” However, God’s plan for influencing …
