Quick Mothers Day Gift Ideas
Mothers Day is coming. Well, it’s pretty much here – this Sunday, May 14. It’s always fun to make a little something for moms. …
Building Relationships with Parents
Your kids ministry isn\’t just a ministry to kids; it’s a ministry to parents and to families. Relationships with parents are key to …
Snack Time, Safe Time
Many times as we plan events for kids, one of the first questions that arises is "What will we eat?" Snacks and food can be important parts …
Framed
It’s past mid-October so you know what that means – time to think about Christmas. Yeah, I know there are still 66 days until Christmas …
Learning from Hannah
Hannah is one of my new kindergarten friends. I’ve learned a lot about her in the past few weeks…and I\’m learning from her as well. …
Balance
It’s easy to get out of balance – especially when we are doing things for the church or "for God." Whether you are a church …
Kidmin in Crisis: Financial
In kids ministry, we don\’t just work with kids; we work with families. And some of those families are in crisis. Parents are struggling with …
Painting with Preschoolers
My wife and I teach kindergartners in Sunday School. And every week we offer painting. (Gasp!) Some preschool teachers tell me that they never paint. …
5 Ways to Make Your Preschool Ministry Safer
Every church was to provide a safe and secure environment for its children. Here are five ways you can create a safer environment. (I wanted to say …
