What About Kids Ministry?
I knew God called me to ministry. I knew He had placed a burden in my heart specifically for kids ministry, and I realized that He had gifted me with …
Help! What Do I Do with Preschoolers in Large Group?
Chaos. Pandemonium. Loud. Hectic. Anxiety-inducing. Do these words surface like an enemy submarine when you think about leading preschoolers in a …
One Big Story
Few would argue that storytelling is a highly useful tool when working with or teaching kids. The availability of hundreds of thousands of children’s …
Why I Said No to Volunteering
As a former Preschool Minister, I know how vital volunteers are. I remember saying that if I ever left the local church ministry, I’d be one of the …
Cokes & Cheetos: Does what kids ingest impact their behavior and development?
I have a distinct memory of a child who was in the kids ministry at a church where my wife and I served in California many years ago. We were young …
3 Reasons to Get Away with Your Team
You’ve got an incredible ministry team. You’ve got awesome volunteers. You’ve surrounded yourself with amazing people who love serving kids and …
Don’t Take My Word for It
Ironic, isn’t it? We have access to more information than the generations that came before us, yet we distrust that information with increasing …
Share the Gospel with Kids – Training Session from CentriKid
At CentriKid Camps, we are clear about our purpose—we serve the church in her mission of making disciples. One of the best ways we can do that is by …
3 Ways the Church can Help Kids with Back-to-School Anxiety
Fall is here and most kids have returned to school or will very soon. A myriad of mixed emotions will consume them—excitement about new school …
When Grandparents are the Spiritual Parents
Many people recognize September as the beginning of fall. September is also the month we celebrate grandparents. National Grandparents’ Day is …
Ways Teachers Can Connect with Kids and Their Families
A new ministry year can mean new classes, new students, and new teachers. For me, this new ministry year includes teaching new students and a new age …
What KidMin Leaders Need to Know about Volunteers
Volunteers are vital to a kids ministry. When you’re on church staff, it’s easy to forget the perspective of a volunteer. Klista Storts, who has …
