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When you started out in children’s ministry, it probably seemed relatively straightforward, right? You were signing up to do ministry to children. You’d tell Bible stories, play games, and generally keep the kids safe while they were under your care. How hard could it be? That’s what I thought, anyways.... read more
“How do you run an effective children’s ministry?” This is a question every children’s ministry leader seeks to answer. In the barrage of activities and events, leaders want to ensure that what they’re doing is worthwhile and fruitful. The importance of this question can’t be overstated, and I believe the... read more
You are in full swing preparing for Christmas with the Kids at your church. You want content that’s affordable and easy to implement for you and your volunteers. I’ve got you covered. Here are 10 incredible Christmas Resources for Kids Ministry and where to find them: 01: Christmas Games... read more
Re-posted with permission from Daniel Webster. You can spot them a mile away. Her makeup was clearly done in the car, and she was wearing the same dress she’s worn three Sundays in a row. He’s got a giant coffee stain on his shirt and a look that screams, I... read more
Re-posted with permission from Deeper Kidmin. As you’re returning to in-person services, you may consider continuing your virtual lessons as part of your digital discipleship strategy. Use the tips below to make it the best possible experience for your kids and families (and you)! 1. Make a plan. Just like you wouldn’t walk... read more
You are busy. You are going to get even busier as Christmas approaches. You need an excellent Curriculum for this Christmas that has everything already included; all you have to do is plug and play. We’ve got you covered. Our team at 12:30 Kids has partnered with our... read more
We are so excited to announce the launch of a brand new Christmas Curriculum we’ve been working on with Doorpost Songs. For years, Doorpost has been creating great music that reach kids with the Gospel. We have partnered together to expound on their UNTO US Christmas album to create a... read more
There’s one mistake I often see ministry leaders make when it comes to their ministry social media accounts: They use social media as a digital bulletin board. If your social media accounts are just posts of reminders or upcoming events, you are missing out on a great opportunity to connect... read more
It’s summer in Houston. We hunker down in our homes, air conditioners wheezing out tepid air under the weight of the 115-degree heat index. We venture outside at our own peril. So what better time to talk about Christmas? But in a sense, this is the perfect moment to have... read more
Drastic Changes blog post was posted with permission from Be Known for Something Drastic Changes are a wake-up call. In the popular book (from a couple of decades ago), “Who Moved My Cheese” the mice got complacent in their maze since they knew where the cheese was located. Then the... read more
Do you believe that all leaders are creative? I do. As humans, we choose if we are going to cultivate and grow our creative muscle or if we are going to allow that muscle to deteriorate and become ineffective. There is even case studies that prove this now. Warren Berger,... read more
In Columbia, SC, where I live, there is a small theater downtown called The Nickelodeon that shows obscure and independent films. Earlier this year, I visited ’The Nick’ one evening and attended a screening of the documentary film, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”, based on the life of Mr. Fred... read more