Children's Ministry

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Let the Foster and Adopted Children Come to Me

Families of vulnerable children often feel unwelcome in their own churches. Here are five ways to change that.

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In Defense of the Children’s Sermon

How we’ve made those five minutes of our service some of the most influential—for kids and adults.

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Make the Most of Your Rented Space

Five solutions for mobile churches.

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Public Schools Are Changing. Should Your Church?

Four lessons for your children’s ministry and your adults.

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The Autism-Friendly Church

How your church can welcome those with autism.

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‘What’s Wrong with a Hug?’

When a child in our church complained about an adult volunteer’s physical affection, we faced a difficult decision.

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Honoring Fathers When Many Aren’t Honorable

Beware the generalities when preaching on Father’s Day.

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The Gift of Volunteers

Operation Christmas Child’s Randy Riddle on growing and cultivating your volunteers.

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Invisible Needs

When churches embrace the disabled, everyone benefits.

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New Rules Rock the Cradle

Make sure your congregation’s cribs are up to code.

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After Penn State: How Are You Protecting the Children in Your Ministry?

Now is the time to review and renew your policies and programs to keep kids safe.

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Growing a Child’s Faith

Some churches do ministry to children, others do it with them.

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Webinar on Making the Most of VBS

Children’s ministry veteran David Staal will share his insights.

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Responding to Suggestions with Discernment

Six criteria for new ideas that cross your ministry desk.

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