Free printables, coloring pages and Bible lessons for kids
Ministry is, no doubt, a full-time and most of the time, an over-time job. Whether you are working on a part-time or full-time schedule, the mission, needs, and limitations don’t look very different. Here are some things to keep in mind as you move forward: 1. Empower other leaders. Delegate! Children’s ministry in particular is … Read more
I am a stay-at-home mom and it would be easy to get upset with all of the little things that go on during the day. Sometimes, it feels as though I running on a treadmill, constantly going, but never getting any where. Yesterday, I was cleaning the stove, again, and could have been upset that … Read more
We live in a very fast-paced world. We are used to having it “our way” and get disturbed when it isn’t. We can go through a drive-thru for dinner, play games and watch movies on our phones, and talk to far away family and friends through our computers. For most of us in America, we … Read more
You can’t get everything done. None of us have enough time, energy, or skill to accomplish everything. Real wisdom comes in knowing what to put first and what to let slide. Our temptation is to do all the “public” tasks first. We don’t want to let other people down, so things that get noticed get … Read more
Several years ago in the youth service at my church, our former youth pastor spoke about the baggage that we carry around with us daily. This topic has really been stuck in my mind since that night. Each of us has things in our lives that we try to deal with on our own. Maybe … Read more
Congratulations on finishing a year in ministry! Children’s ministry gives us all so much joy but there’s a huge amount of work that goes along with those wacky games and heartrending lessons. Even though I had some successes in the Lord this year, I keenly remember those moments I missed it. That’s why I love … Read more
Does this story seem familiar? “Slumped down in her chair, the children’s pastor gave a deep sigh of frustration. Nothing had worked out as she planned. The kids seemed disinterested; parents were distant. It had been over a month since anyone new had visited the kids’ church. Feeling empty and discouraged, she wondered if perhaps, … Read more
Like the adult church, you have to lead kids through the good times and the bad. Tragedies like the death of a church member or the divorce of a prominent couple weigh heavily on everyone, even the smallest members of the church. Leaving all the consoling to the senior pastor or families equates to denying … Read more
I’ve been thinking a lot about fear lately. Â I have many fears. Â I fear the unknown; I fear the known, sometimes. Â I fear for my son; I fear for my husband. Â These are just a few, and I know that they are ultimately unfounded. Â Probably the thing I fear most is change! Â I struggle with … Read more
Children’s ministry is a work of love but there are times when your feelings can get the best of you. It’s not unusual for a pastor or volunteer to feel lonely, unappreciated and forgotten; we aren’t robots. During these seasons, some leaders consider quitting or at the very least, they lose their passion for ministry. … Read more