Celebrate Your VolunteersIf there is anything I have learned in ministry it is that volunteers (and staff) need to feel appreciated! If you have trouble keeping...
16 Camp Must-HavesIf you pack some or all of these items for camp you will be a superstar camp counselor! Brownie points for kids pastors that pack some of...
My Favorite KidMin BooksThese are some of my favorite children’s ministry books that I love to go back to again and again. They are not in a ranking order and,...
Why Is Creativity Important?When I was a kid I attended a medium sized children’s ministry. I was very involved, listened intently and tried to learn as much as I...
I Attended the AG KidMin Conference and…I attended the AG KidMin Conference and WOW. In case you didn’t know, last week was the 2018 AG KidMin Conference in Springfield,...
My Favorite Object LessonsToday I am going to share with all of you two of my all time favorite object lessons. Being that I am a missionary, my most used object...
Messy ConversationsIn my time in children’s ministry one thing I have noticed is that sometimes parents have a hard time with the messy conversations....
Pastoral Care of ChildrenSomething has been heavy on my heart recently. It's a huge, missed opportunity we have in children’s ministry- pastoral care. Many...
Creative Inspiration in KidminOne of my favorite things about children’s ministry is the creative element. Mind you, it is ONE of my favorite things. Nothing beats the...
Discipleship in KidMin and Youth MinHave you ever read a book on discipleship or mentoring students and finished it wondering “but now what”? I feel like that is the story...