Why analogies of the Trinity fail
It is a great joy to teach children about the Bible but when it comes to the Trinity, metaphors and analogies fail us. How can you communicate the magnitude of God effectively to young people?
Running with the rowdy kids
Caring for rowdy and energetic young people takes a lot of patience and understanding
Why noisy children in church matter
How churches can nurture children’s faith by allowing them to fully participate in services.
Teaching kids to rest
We don't often teach our children about rest, but it is well worth thinking about how we can start them on the right track.
The Christmas Spirit
With planning for Christmas-related church events well underway, Children's Minister Matt Keller explores the idea of 'Christmas spirit.'
9 creative ideas to celebrate Christmas with children
Looking for a unique approach to sharing the gospel this Christmas? Check out this list of engaging and faithful activities, perfect for children of various ages!
Here we go a carolling
Why you should including Christmas carols in your children’s ministry
Why I send my kids to camp
In the hustle and bustle of life, it can sometimes be hard to see the value of sending your children to camp. So why should we be encouraged to keep doing it?
3 tips for helping kids develop a biblical worldview
How can we help children to grow up loving Jesus more than the world? Here are 3 tips to help you find opportunities for your children to develop a biblical worldview.
Tips for getting camper registrations in on time
Top tips for getting your campers and leaders registered for camp on time
Should you teach the Bible in crèche?
Why your crèche program should be a ministry for young children to learn about Jesus
A helpful ingredient for Growing Faith in young people
Grandparents are a helpful ingredient in growing faith in our youth and children
This is why your church needs a Playgroup
On the surface, Playgroup can appear an unspectacular ministry. It can also be the first step a family takes towards Jesus.
How to help children share their faith
Three things that will help you encourage children to share their faith with others
How to build relational discipleship in your ministry team
The heart of an effective children’s and youth ministry is the relational discipling of your leaders
What your children’s ministry can learn from Vygotsky
What you can take from Lev Vygotsky’s social development theory that can positively influence your children’s ministry.
This is what the Apostle Paul thinks of children
Young people are in a real sense ‘future church’. But is this Paul’s view?
Why not to be afraid of repeating yourself this Christmas
Every year, we try and come up with something new for our Christmas celebrations...Do we really need to?
This is how to use the Swedish Method with kids
Discover a simple and fun way to encourage children to engage with God's word and apply it to their lives.
How to inspire your church with the joy of children’s ministry
Ideas to help you raise the profile of children’s ministry in your church