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We recently held auditions for vocalists—students who will sing beside our children's ministry worship leaders on weekends.

This is a great time of year to consider the profound impact of three simple words—"Batteries Not Included."

After listening to her new worship CD Brighter Day, I wanted to know more about the heart that drives Annie Sander's powerful voice.

When the economy suffers a cold, children catch pneumonia.

The priceless reward for everyone in children's ministry is clear: watching children, one by one, take steps in their walks with Jesus.

Every child deserves to know that he or she matters—to God for sure, and to at least one other person.

Many children's ministries answer that question with clear and relevant lessons, accompanied by creative Bible teaching.

Our children's ministry periodically offers a class for parents and kids to attend together called "The Big Step." This 90-minute event features a brief training session for parents, a salvation lesson, discussion time for kids and parents, and even a photo station to create a take-home piece to remember the evening.

Look close. Real close. The priceless reward for everyone in children's ministry is clear: watching children, one by one, take steps in their walks with Jesus.

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.