 A Tried-and-True Strategy
Keri Wyatt Kent
Why do you do what you do? Why do you plan Sunday school lessons for four-year-olds? Why do you go bowling with a group of junior high kids? Why do you sit on the floor with a group of kids every week, trying to explain
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  A CUP O' THOUGHTS
WITH DAVID STAAL
A White House Visit: The Politics of Kids
posted 1/28/2010
I recently attended a White House event.
After showing my identification, guards confirmed my name on the guest list, and I walked into the East Room where the president and Mrs. Obama shared comments with me. Okay, me and 150 other people, as well as ... Read more …
Unexpected Compassion
A young man's act of kindness opened my eyes to the many opportunities to demonstrate the love of God
Being a Winnie-the-Pooh in an Eeyore World
In these tough times it's crucial to foster gratitude in our lives.
Communication As a Team
Once you've recruited volunteers and trained them for each of their positions, how do you form and maintain a strong bond in a group of very diverse people?
Recruiting: The Common Cold of Ministry
The word recruiting gives some people an uneasy feeling. Maybe even you (or just "someone you know").
Jesus Loves: How We Can Help Children Ages 3-5 Experience Jesus
This article is third in a series that answers the question "What are we doing?".
Never Too Big, Never Too Small—To Worship
We recently held auditions for vocalists—students who will sing beside our children's ministry worship leaders on weekends.
Evaluation Is a Good Thing
Good evaluation requires an ongoing process—which will lead a program to maximum effectiveness.
Warning: Curve Ahead
I learned a lesson recently while driving to work. Light snow fell as I turned onto the church drive, my first meeting set to begin in less than a minute.
I Want to Ask You a Favor
Life can be tough when you're a kid. I want to ask you a favor—please talk with your kids.
Now Hiring! Children's Ministry Job Openings
When you have a paid staff opening on your team, finding candidates often poses a substantial challenge. One opportunity to consider is posting your opening in the classified ads section offered through ChristianityToday.com.
Click here to learn more about these and other ministry openings, or post your own opening.
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