Can I ask you a few questions? Do you want your kids to have a daily devotional time with God? Would you like to see an excitement and enthusiasm for God’s Word in your kids? Is it important for our kids to have a heart for the lost? I imagine your answer to all three […]
When children walk into your ministry area, you should be the most exciting, most encouraging, most “want-to-be-around” person they encounter! Here are a few things you can do to make a child’s day in your KidMin: Smile at them and let your eyes light up when you see them Look them in the eyes when […]
I still remember the day I changed my strategy for recruiting and training volunteers. It was a cold winter morning in 1987 and I had just accepted a new position as a kidmin pastor at a church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I was frustrated because yet another volunteer had informed me they were stepping down. […]
One of the questions I get asked often is “What Bible should I buy my kids?” It’s a great question because when I was a kid, there was the KJV and The Picture Bible that was pretty much it. Now there are more Bible versions and types of Bibles than there are flavors at Baskin […]
As a leader, we need to have vision for the future, while not forgetting who helped us yesterday. One of the best ways is to send a “Thank You” the old-fashioned way – an actual note card from you. It makes a huge impact on the receiver because of how much we are in-undated […]
“Two People are better than one, for they can help each other succeed.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9 Friendships determine the quality and direction of our lives. Healthy friendships help us succeed in life. Toxic friendships will bring great heartache. “He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm.” – Proverbs […]
Forget The Past Have you ever crammed for a test? It’s not that hard to figure out how to get good grades in school. If you take time to study for a test in school you will succeed. If not, you will fail. One of the keys to success in school is memorizing your material, […]
I’m really excited to share with you what has taken me over 35 years to create! My new book, The Red Book: The Life Blood of Children’s Ministry is all of my knowledge of how to develop and cultivate an effective ministry to children. The great news is you can buy The Red Book starting TODAY! […]
I’ve taught a lot over the years on the structure of a children’s church. I believe in it! It’s a place where kids are gathered corporately and worship, learn and fellowship. Those of you who have a Large Group/Small Group format can still benefit from this information as well as those who have a major […]
“Two are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NLT If kids do not make friends at church during the grade school years then they will not make […]