PRAYER CHANGES THINGS
Administrative, Blog, Holy Spirit, How To, KidMin, Leadership, Prayer, Teaching, The Bible, Volunteers
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 […]
Blog, Creativity, Curriculum, Free Resources, Holy Spirit, Just for fun, KidMin, Leadership, Object Lesson, Prayer, Preschool, Sale, Teaching, The Bible, Volunteers
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 […]
Blog, Creativity, Curriculum, Free Resources, How To, KidMin, Leadership, Object Lesson, Teaching, The Love of the Father
We cannot stay silent!
What do you think? What will be the percentage of Generation Alpha that identifies as LGBTQ+? Nobody knows what that number will be, but I know for sure that if the church continues to stay silent, that number will only increase. It’s no secret that the culture is targeting our children. Our kids are surrounded […]
Blog, Free Resources, How To, KidMin, Leadership, Object Lesson, Parenting, The Bible, The Love of the Father, VBS
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 […]
Blog, Creativity, Curriculum, How To, KidMin, Leadership, Prayer, Teaching, The Bible
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 […]
Blog, Creativity, Curriculum, How To, KidMin, Object Lesson, Preschool, Teaching, The Bible
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, […]
Blog, Curriculum, KidMin, Preschool, Teaching, The Bible
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 […]
Administrative, Blog, Creativity, How To, KidMin, Leadership, Parenting, Teaching, The Bible, The Love of the Father
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 […]
Kid’s Ministry can really be a balancing act. Many times I spend more time doing things unrelated to teaching and preaching to kids than I like. When I feel this way is when I like to remind myself of who I minister to and why. “Verily I say unto you, whosoever shall not receive the […]