Children’s Ministry How To’s – ChurchLeaders

How to Choose a Nursery Pager System

Duke Taber — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:51:01 +0000

A nursery pager system can be used as a telecommunications tool. Although it functions more like a radio, it is much easier to use. Pagers, chargers and transmitters are all part of paging systems. Here's what you need to know.

Delegation in Ministry: 10 Steps To Completing Effective Handoffs

Jim Wideman — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 21:03:00 +0000

Are you making productive use of delegation in your children's ministry? Try these 10 delegating tips from a kidmin veteran.

3 Ways To Prevent Your Kids’ Sense of Entitlement

Andrew Linder — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 11:01:04 +0000

How to nurture an attitude of gratitude instead of an attitude of entitlement.

7 Great Ways To Teach Kids To Pray

Holly Pippin — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:01:00 +0000

Children talk naturally with their friends and family. Wouldn’t it be exciting if we could teach kids to pray and talk to God just as easily!

Children’s Pastor: 9 Helpful Career Traits You’ll Need

Sam Luce — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 12:03:00 +0000

To become a children's pastor, it helps if you have these nine qualities. Discover what traits will help you succeed in this rewarding career and calling.

Fruit of the Spirit for Kids: 5 Lesson Ideas for Sunday School

David Jennings — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000

With this fruit of the Spirit for kids material, children learn how God blesses and uses them.

Talking to Kids About the Devil: 3 Important Tips to Remember

David Jennings — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Are you intimidated about talking to kids about the devil? Then use these 3 tips to discuss Satan with children.

Hygiene Policies Help Keep Preschoolers Healthy and Safe

Suzanne Arguello — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Hygiene policies are a must for every children's ministry. This is especially true with the nursery, toddlers and preschoolers.

Fall Festival Ideas: 100 Great Ways to Connect With Local Families

ChildrensMinistry.com — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:00:43 +0000

Having a fall festival at your church on or around Halloween is a great outreach opportunity. Check out this harvest of ideas to try!

Millennial Parents: 7 Ways To Reach Young Families Today

Chris Reinolds — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:01:00 +0000

Millennial parents and today's young families are causing a paradigm shift in churches and children's ministry programs. Discover 7 important ways to reach millennials and their kids!

How to Be a Good Role Model: Bible-Based Steps for All Leaders

Jim Wideman — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 11:01:00 +0000

How to be a good role model is a key question for any church worker. The apostle Paul tells leaders, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”

Children’s Ministry Improvements: 10 Easy Ways to Be More Inviting

Greg Baird — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Your children’s ministry environment matters, and improvements are easy. Try these 10 tips to be more inviting to parents and children.

Catechism Use Can Help Parents Develop Their Children’s Faith

Jonathan Cliff — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 05:00:22 +0000

How can families incorporate a catechism into their faith-based teachings? Learn the ins and outs of using catechisms with children.

How to Get Guests to Return: Practical Ways to Welcome Visitors

Dale Hudson — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:00:54 +0000

How to get guests to return is a question every church and children's ministry asks. Read on for loads of practical tips so visitors will come join you again.

Classroom Management Strategies: 4 Tips for Maintaining Order

Jody Capehart — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Classroom management strategies are essential for any Sunday school program. Discover 4 ways to balance love and discipline so children can learn.

Children’s Ministry Hazards: 10 Things That Can Ruin a KidMin Program

ChildrensMinistry.com — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Avoid these 10 obstacles that can spell trouble for any children's ministry program.

Heaven and Hell: How to Talk to Your Children About the Afterlife

David Jennings — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Teach children about heaven and hell in Bible-based, age-appropriate ways. Use these developmental guidelines to explain the afterlife to kids.

How to Teach Children to Pray: Bible-Based Tips for Parents & Teachers

Jody Capehart — Fri, 19 May 2023 05:00:23 +0000

Are you wondering how to teach children to pray and grow closer to God? Use these ideas to guide kids into a life of prayer.

Memorize Scripture: 27 Ways to Help Children Learn Bible Verses

Linda Weddle — Wed, 17 May 2023 05:00:39 +0000

Want to make it easier for kids to memorize scripture? Making memorization fun ensures that children retain God's Word. Here are 27 great Bible memory tips.

How To Raise A Generous Child

Ron Edmondson — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:03:32 +0000

Our children will either be “givers” or “takers” in society, and that will be greatly influenced by the life they live in our homes.

Benefits of Journaling: Teach This Spiritual Discipline to Children

Tina Houser — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000

The benefits of journaling — especially Bible journaling — are profound. Even children can benefit from this spiritual discipline. Discover how!

How to Make a Child Feel Loved: 12 Easy Yet Powerful Ideas

Andrew Linder — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 06:00:27 +0000

Are you wondering how to make a child feel loved and valued? It's not that difficult but much needed. Anyone can use these 12 tips to show love to kids.

Classroom Management Tips for New Teachers: 12 Helpful Points

Tina Houser — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Classroom management tips for new teachers can help them thrive. That's especially important in Sunday school classes. So read and share these 12 expert suggestions!

How to Train Up a Child in a Godly Way: 10 Keys for Christian Parents

Dale Hudson — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 06:00:23 +0000

Christian parents want to know how to train up a child in a godly way. And children's ministry workers can help them out by sharing these 10 valuable tips.

Teaching Kids to Pray: 6 Tips for Modeling a Prayer-Filled Life

Sam Luce — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Teaching kids to pray is one of the most important roles of Christian parents and Sunday school teachers. Read on for six simple but powerful tips for teaching children how to pray.

How to See God in Real Life — Through the Lives of Children

Gary R Linn — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

If you're wondering how to see God in real life, you don't need to look far. God worked miraculously through children in the Bible, but he also works in their lives today.

Your Top Picks for Nursery Pager Systems

Duke Taber — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 07:57:59 +0000

We've searched systems both big and small. Here's what we found. These are the top picks we recommend to help you choose the right nursery pager system.

Peer Pressure Object Lesson for Sunday School Classes

Tina Houser — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Discover how to demonstrate the concept of peer pressure using simple craft materials. This peer pressure object lesson will make a big impression on your Sunday school students!

Bible Literacy – Equipping Children to Navigate the Bible

Greg Baird — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:03:00 +0000

Teaching Bible literacy skills should be an integral part of our children’s ministry in order to equip children for life today and to lay a firm foundation for their future.

Kindergarten Promotion Ideas for Reaching Out to Parents

Gina McClain — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Kindergarten promotion is a highlight of every back-to-school season at our church. In our children's ministry, it's a way to celebrate and welcome new students and reach out to parents.

Explaining the Bible to Children: 15 Helpful Tips for Parents and Teachers

Linda Weddle — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Although young children can’t read yet, it's never too early to introduce Scripture. By explaining the Bible to children, parents and teachers convey the message that it is God's special book for us.

Memory Verse Games: 10 Fun Bible Activities for Groups of Children

Dienna Goscha — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 06:00:49 +0000

Bible memory verse games are a great way to engage young learners while helping them hide Scripture in their hearts. Enjoy these fun games with groups of children!

Thanksgiving Sunday School Lesson: Cultivate Gratitude in Young Hearts

Jody Capehart — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000

It's important for children's ministry programs to offer regular emphasis on gratitude. Here are some insights and ideas for a Thanksgiving Sunday school lesson.

5 Big Feelings Our Kids Are Feeling Right Now

Jenny Funderburke Smith — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:03:51 +0000

I have heard five statements from my kids and friends’ kids that I feel express five big feelings (significant emotions) that many children are dealing with.

10 Possible Scenarios in Ministry to Autistic Kids – and What to Do

Amy Fenton Lee — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:06:00 +0000

Great pointers from a retired pediatrician on how volunteers can respond to situations that might come up with your special-needs students.

DIY Oversized Games: 4 XL Activities for Extra Fun

Gary R Linn — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Games are an integral part of every children's ministry setting. Why not increase the fun with some DIY oversized games?

The Greatest Bible Your Child Will Ever Read

Andrew Linder — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:01:29 +0000

The Greatest Bible a Child Will Ever Read? Every day, our child is reading either the works of the flesh or the fruit of the spirit in our daily life.

What’s Your Vision for Children’s Ministry? Learn How to Vision Cast

Jim Wideman — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Vision casting is simply communicating your vision so that others make your vision their own. Here are 7 steps for successfully casting your vision in a way that others can grasp and own it.

6 Palm Sunday Activities Preschoolers Love

David Jennings — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:59:00 +0000

A set of activities especially designed for preschoolers for Palm Sunday.

Teaching Preteens – Hook, Look, & Book

Karl Bastian — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 06:00:18 +0000

Teaching preteens can be intimidating! The larger the group, the harder it can be to gain and keep their attention. So how do you hold the attention of these busy bodies and minds?

10 Keys to an Excellent Nursery

Dale Hudson — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 03:00:00 +0000

Veteran of children's ministry Dale Hudson offers great tips on a great nursery program.

6 Tips to Guide Your Ministry With Parents

Dan Scott — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 02:00:00 +0000

Veteran children's leader Dan Scott offers his principles to engaging parents in your ministry.

How to Protect Kids From Sexual Abuse in Your Church

Mark Harper — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Don't think it could never happen at your church.

Taking Kids to the Bathroom: Best Policies

Dale Hudson — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Do you have a clear policy in place for this? It could avoid a serious problem.

Raising Gospel-Centered Kids in a Gospel-Hating World

Sam Luce — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 02:00:00 +0000

Avoid fear in parenting and exemplify the gospel to your kids with these tips from Sam Luce.

How Do You Teach a Child With Attention Issues?

LifeWay Resources — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:00:00 +0000

In this day of video games, fast-food and music videos, it's a little wonder children have trouble paying attention in any learning environment.

Teaching Abstract Concepts to Concrete-Thinking Kids

Christine Yount Jones — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 02:00:00 +0000

Insights about kids' thinking patterns and the best ways to connect with them.

7 Ways to Engage Kids Who Are Easily Distracted

Dale Hudson — Fri, 22 May 2020 05:02:00 +0000

Do you have kids in your ministry that are easily distracted? Welcome to the distracted generation.

Attention Grabber Ideas: 3 Ways To FASCINATE Kids

Tina Houser — Thu, 21 May 2020 05:00:36 +0000

It is GUARANTEED, yes guaranteed, that a child will learn something when he or she is fascinated.

7 Behaviors Kidmin Leaders Must Avoid

Dale Hudson — Thu, 14 May 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Dale Hudson gives some great advice on how children's ministry leaders should NOT act.