Category Archives: Leadership

How to calm a “Reluctant Child”

We have all encountered a reluctant child.  You know, the one who is hanging on for dear life to their Mom or Dad’s leg.  Okay, that is a bit of an extreme mind picture for you.  But at times we will find children who are reluctant to enter our church class.  Many times it just […]

Magnify Your Ministry

If you have been doing kids’ ministry for any length of time, you have discovered that many do not see it as “real ministry.” This is false, of course, but people’s attitudes can still wear you down. As the leader, it’s critical that you not allow this to happen. You have to continue to encourage […]

Recruiting That Works!

If you talk to most KidMin pastors, they will tell you that recruiting volunteers is the most stressful part of their job. Part of the reason for the stress is that many kids’ pastors spend much of their time on things that don’t work. First of all, let’s talk about what doesn’t work: Bulletin announcements […]

Can you be too confident?

Is it possible to have too much confidence?  Yes, it is. Self-doubt is one ditch while over-confidence is another ditch. Here’s one of my stories of dealing with over-confidence. My first four years in ministry was a mixed bag. It was a extremely hard time on many levels, but internally my ministry was growing by […]

Should We Do VBS?

I never really understood the name “Vacation Bible School.”   The words “school” and “vacation” should NEVER be in the same sentence.   When I hear someone say “Vacation Bible School,” it reminds me of summer school.   Another thing is Vacation Bible School is not really a vacation for me.   I always seem […]

The Key to our Kid’s Relationship With God

Have you ever wanted to see your kid’s relationship with God to be stronger? You are not alone. Every kid’s pastor wants to see their kids grow in God and have a strong relationship with Him. I have some prayer principles that I impart when I am teaching kids. Number One:The Bible teaches us that prayer is […]

Kinder Church On Sale Now!

Preschool Curriculum – Buy 2 – Get 1 FREE! Preschoolers are eager to learn about God and are quick to receive the things of the Spirit. Give your kids a rock-solid foundation as you impart these basic, yet powerful truths of our Christian faith. Learn how to, “Plant seeds that last a lifetime!” Have you asked […]