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Here’s the deal. Kids want church to be engaging. You want it to be transformational.So often it feels like we have to choose one or the other – but we don’t. Church can and should be both. Here are five tips to make your services engaging and transformational. 1. Internalize... read more
If your volunteers are bought into your vision in your Kids Ministry, they will have ownership and follow you. Let’s walk through five questions every volunteer on your team should know how to answer. 1: Why does our team exist and why does my service matter? This could be your... read more
What on earth are you supposed to do with that time between when parents drop their kids off and your children’s service actually begins? Play, of course! I don’t know what you call it – we call it “Hang Time.” It’s a chance for volunteers and kids to just hang... read more
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
The following is a Facebook Post from our friend Jeff Mac at JumpStart3. This post is used by permission from Jeff and shares Jeff’s heart and our heart at 12:30 Kids as it relates to how to obtain music and media legally for your ministry. Hi friends, I’m going to... read more
In our continued partnership with Seeds Family Worship, we have a huge announcement = We made a TV Show for Kids! This faith-filled show was made for one purpose: To help kids SING and KNOW God’s Word! Each 30-minute episode is full of worship, an engaging devotional, a fun game... read more
These are some of the very best Christmas worship videos for kids all in one place. Whether you’re using them for kids church, or just want your kids to watch them at home, we know you’ll love these worship videos. All of these songs and videos will help your church... 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
Re-posted with permission from SEEDS FAMILY WORSHIP. Ask me to list the Presidents of the United States and I can do so without hesitating and without missing a single one. Every single time. Sound like bragging? It’s not, I can’t take credit. You see, when my oldest son was in... 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
Games are a key part of children’s ministry. But have you ever thought about the value games can really bring? Here’s an excerpt from our Ultimate KidMin Game Bundle that shares 6 reasons why you should include games in your children’s ministry time: 1. GAMES HELP BUILD RELATIONSHIPS. Play and fun... read more
