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.
What Do I Look for When Choosing Curriculum?
When deciding which curriculum to use for your class or children’s ministry, it is important to be intentional. A lot of people say, “I want to bring meat to my
What is the No. 1 Subject that should close a Bible Study?
I love the way the stories in the Bible reveal so much about God and His relationship with us, His relationship to the world and His power. Sometimes, especially with
Should you have Children’s Worship during your Sunday Service?
Do you have children’s worship during your Sunday morning service? If so, you might have music, games, snack, special activities and Bible study. I love all these components of children’s