The Mission Field at Home
By Alyssa Jones “We’ve got a lot of unbelievers in this house.” My husband’s words surprised me at first. We were sitting in the living …
Making Connections: Tips for Parents and Kids Ministry Leaders
By Alyssa Jones When my son Elijah was two years old, I entered his Sunday School classroom and he came running to me holding a picture he had …
5 Ways to Instill Godly Wisdom in Your Kids
By Sarah Humphrey The world is full of messages, media, and mixed information. This can make it difficult for kids to decipher what is true and …
5 Lessons I’m Learning as a Dad of Kids with Anxiety
Many kids struggle with anxiety today, not a mere nervousness, but rather what can be an overwhelming and paralyzing fear. In this blog post, I share …
Crossing the Checkpoints for Life’s Race
“Let us lay aside every hindrance and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on …
Celebrate Children’s Ministry Day
Churches throughout the Southern Baptist Convention will celebrate children’s ministry (ages birth-preteen) on Sunday, July 21, 2019. The …
6 Budget-Friendly Backyard Games for Kids
“I’m bored!” Those words can trigger waves of anxiety and eye-rolls in any parent, especially during the summer months when a child’s daily schedule …
Fun Father’s Day Craft for Kids
Father’s Day is almost here and we have a fun DIY Father’s Day coupon book for kids to give their dad! Print out the instructions and a …
Not On Our Watch
Recently, a colleague in children’s ministry reached out to me after she read Nothing Less: Engaging Kids in a Lifetime of Faith. She was encouraged …
How Do I Use My Take-Home Page?
God chose parents to be the spiritual leaders in their child’s life. Our churches have the privilege of partnering with parents to lay spiritual …
Tips for Kids Hesitant to Stay Overnight at Camp
Camp is one of THE BEST WEEKS of the summer, but some kids have never been away from home. We hear from kids ministry leaders who ask about helping …
ETCH 2019 – October 7-9 – Nashville, TN
In the past year or so, my wife has started calling me the “crazy plant man” because our little apartment is full of plants of all shapes and sizes. …
