Does Preschool Ministry Really Matter?
Does preschool ministry really matter? Is it just babysitting so that parents can attend a class or service, or is there a greater purpose? Does what we do every week […]
Children’s Discipleship Begins With Scripture Memorization, Bible Skills
Belinda Stroud introduced several childrens’ outreach options during Pinnacle Alabama, August 5–6 at Shocco Springs Baptist Conference Center. Stroud, who is responsible for Bible Drill for the Alabama Baptist State […]
Preschool Minister Shares Tips For Laying A Strong Spiritual Foundation
Most churches want to draw more families with young children. Along with the joys of ministering to preschoolers come challenges as well. From bed babies to toddlers, three biblical foundations […]
To all the Vacation Bible School Volunteers…THANK YOU!!
If you have had your eyes open while driving anywhere in town over the summer, you have no doubt seen the brightly colored banners, bunches of balloons, or wavy inflatable […]
Why teaching children in your church is important
Teaching children in church is important because of two main reasons: It is biblical. Children are the church. Still, working with children can be exhausting, and sometimes you can feel […]
Confronting discipline issues in children’s ministry
This is one of the more difficult issues in children’s ministry. Your No. 1 task as a teacher is to lovingly share the gospel, while also juggling authority and respect. […]
Just a babysitter? No, an instrument God can use
If you are a preschool teacher at church, I’m sure this question has come to mind before. The fact that you change diapers, wipe snotty noses and clean sticky hands […]
Assisting families with children who have special needs
This question can be touchy and difficult. Many families that have a child with special needs may not attend church because they feel their child is a burden or because […]
Why is requiring background checks important?
Background checks have become a necessity in children’s ministry over the past 10 to 15 years. It is sad our world has changed so much, but this means we must […]
How Do I minister to parents with young children?
As you probably know, being a parent is not easy. Parents are stretched to their furthest boundaries with work, children’s extracurricular activities, school, appointments, family get-togethers, friends and house chores. […]