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The Crucial Role of Sharing the Gospel in Kids’ Ministry

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Today, I want to share a story—a story that resonates deeply with the heart of children’s ministry. My wife and I consider ourselves fortunate that a few years ago we were granted a unique opportunity: participation in Jim Wideman’s coaching program. To many, he’s simply “Brother Jim.” His wisdom, experience, and passion for children’s ministry […]

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Administrative, Blog, Christmas, Christmas, Creativity, Leadership, Parenting, Teaching, The Bible

How To Choose Happiness (When You Don’t Want To Be)

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Well, we have officially entered into the Christmas Season. It is, after all, after Thanksgiving (or should I say Black Friday)? Either way we are on our way, whether we like it or not, toward Christmas. For some, this is a joyous, happy, exciting time. For others it may be a hard, somewhat painful period. […]

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Administrative, Blog, Christmas, Christmas, How To, KidMin, Leadership, Teaching, Volunteers

How To Recognize If You Are Becoming Overwhelmed

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In the KidMin world, the Christmas season can be an exhilarating, yet demanding period. Preparing for special services, organizing events, and ensuring children grasp the significance of Christ’s birth can be all-consuming. The rush to make everything perfect for the children and their families can often leaves Kid’s Pastors feeling drained, both physically and emotionally. […]

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Administrative, Blog, Christmas, Christmas, Curriculum, How To, KidMin, Parenting, Teaching, The Bible

How I Got Rid of the Grinch in My Life

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I used to work in retail at a big box store. It might sound strange, but I used to get pretty anxious when Christmas was on the horizon. In the world of retail, from Thanksgiving through January, the holiday season was a rollercoaster of emotions. Customers often got impatient, frustrated, and sometimes even argumentative. It […]

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Administrative, Blog, Curriculum, Leadership, Parenting, Prayer, Sale, Teaching, The Bible, Worship

Are Your Kids Ready to Grow Up Strong in Christ?

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In a world filled with complexities, Jesus’ command to “go into all the world and make disciples” may sound like a daunting task. But, when it comes to nurturing the faith of children, it’s all about embracing simplicity. To truly make disciples of the kids in our classes, we need to understand what it means […]

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Administrative, Blog, How To, KidMin, Leadership, Parenting, Teaching, Volunteers

Boundaries in Ministry

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Without question, the biggest challenge in ministry is creating healthy boundaries. Church, spouse, children, job, and friends all seem to blend together. “A boundary defines where you end and someone else begins.” Ask yourself these questions: The most basic boundary word is the word “No”. The demands of ministry are never-ending. If you are going […]

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Administrative, Blog, Christmas, Christmas, Creativity, Curriculum, Free Resources, How To, Just for fun, KidMin, Object Lesson, Preschool, Teaching, The Bible

How I Teach Kids To Have The Right Attitude At Christmas

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Christmas is right around the corner.  I love this time of year.  It truly is the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year!” On the other hand, the real reason we celebrate Christmas can get lost in the hustle and bustle to get the best gifts and have the best decorated Christmas Tree. Our focus can […]

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Administrative, Blog, How To, KidMin, Leadership, Networking, Teaching, The Bible, Volunteers

Leading effectively without a title

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Certainly, leadership is not solely determined by one’s position or title. Leadership can be demonstrated at various levels and in different ways, regardless of whether you hold the “top dog” position. I would guess that 80% of the ministry that I have done has been without a title.  Yet at the same time I know […]

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I got 14 new volunteers this weekend…

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We hear a lot of talk today about partnering with parents but how do you do this if you have little exposure in the pulpit? The best way to partner with parents is to get parents involved with the children’s ministry program. In other words, use the KidMin Program to disciple the parents. I meet once a […]

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Blog, Creativity, Curriculum, How To, KidMin, Leadership, Object Lesson, Teaching, The Bible

Teach Your Kids To Resist FEAR

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Fear comes from thinking about what the enemy is doing. Faith comes by hearing God’s Word. In other words, thinking about what God is doing. I see a lot of teaching for kids to not to be afraid. That’s good, but it still doesn’t give our kids something positive to focus on. The absolute best way […]

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