Category Archives: The Bible

3 Steps For Pastoring Volunteers

In the realm of ministry, the role of a leader goes beyond mere management—it’s a calling to shepherd the hearts of those who serve. The apostle Peter’s words in 1 Peter 5:2-3 offer timeless wisdom that transcends generations, providing a framework for pastoring volunteers. Let’s explore these three essential steps for effective volunteer leadership, guided […]

My secret to teaching kids…

I find that most people that teach in children’s ministry will sell kids short.  What I mean is, they think kids are limited in their understanding of spiritual things. Some people have accused me of “going over kid’s heads” when I preach to kids. I don’t have any problem with criticism, as it comes with […]

Igniting the flame of evangelism in kids.

When it comes to evangelism, it is not enough to simply teach children about it; we must encourage and empower them to actively practice evangelism themselves. Interestingly, many children have already mastered the art of evangelism within the realm of video games. When they discover a game they enjoy, they enthusiastically share their excitement with […]

FEED YOURSELF: Nourish Your Teaching Ministry

If you are responsible for nourishing a flock, it is essential to feed yourself first. Standing in front of a group of children and simply reading from the curriculum is not enough. To effectively teach and preach, preparation is key. Preaching should come from the overflow of your own spiritual journey. For instance, if you […]

Does God speak to preschoolers?

Creating environments where God can speak to kids is indeed a crucial goal for teachers involved in preschool ministry. Here are four important steps that can help facilitate this goal: 1.  SEE BEYOND THEIR CURRENT AGERecognize that every child has unique potential and value in God’s eyes. Like Hannah, who saw something special in Samuel, […]

Why Are The Early Years of a Child’s Life So Crucial? 

The early years of a child’s life are crucial for a child’s overall development, including their spiritual education. While it may be challenging to directly measure the impact of early spiritual education on a child’s relationship with God, it is widely recognized that the experiences and environment provided during the preschool years play a significant […]

Helping Christian Kids Navigate Gender Identity.

About one year ago, the Holy Spirit began to speak to me to write a curriculum for kids’ church about gender identity. When I grew up, there was an understanding that all adults had. You didn’t talk to kids about some things, but the culture has changed. Today in many of our schools, teachers are […]

How to teach preschoolers about salvation

Ninety percent (90%) of a child’s personality is formed before the age of 5 years old. When ministering to preschool children you are establishing their foundation, in which their spiritual life will stand and be supported. You have an incredible opportunity to influence the character and development of the kids you are teaching. Don’t lose a minute. […]

Should We Talk To Kids About Hell?

How important is it that we preach the gospel to kids? “And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them.  But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, “Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs […]

TEACHING KIDS HOW TO BE UNSELFISH

Human love can be selfish. It is normal for us to put ourselves first and to think about our own needs. This is why we need God’s love. God’s love or agape love is a supernatural love. It is not normal and does not act or react normally. When someone is mean to us by […]