Why are you so lazy?

Perhaps our culture's greatest failing is how lazy we have become. How often in your ministry do you hear "We should do this" or "They should do that."  That word "should" fosters more laziness than you can imagine.  Let me just point out a few examples: When we say "I should do x" we give ourselves a false sense of accomplishment.  We've acknowledged that there is a need and come...

7 Super Secrets for Winning at Ministry

Here is a countdown of our 7-Super Secrets for Winning at Ministry.  Follow these and you can't go wrong! 7. Food breaks down ANY barrier.  Especially Mexican food.  Many top pastors consider Mexican food their secret weapon for getting people together and making things happen. 6. Don't wear skinny jeans just because Steven Furtick does.  But, if you can pull it off, go for it.  Also, only successful pastors wear...

Want to Know the Most Popular Apps Your Kids Are Playing?

In case you were wondering what the most likely apps are that your kids might be playing with, TIME Magazine has put together this list of the most popular game Apps of 2011 1. Most Popular App: Angry Birds  Dangerously addictive but deceptively simple, Angry Birds lets you employ cartoon birds as weaponized projectiles in an escalating war against a posse of egg-stealing green pigs. (Don't ask.) Revenge relies on vectors...

Curious? How important is drama to your church?

Church drama teams spend most Sundays, as well as some weeknights and Saturdays, entertaining the congregation by presenting different teachings of Jesus in creative ways. The drama team creates special plays, particularly for Christmas and Easter, which are two of the most important Christian holidays.  The drama teams are important because they provide a new way for the church to connect with God and His teachings and differ from the...

How To Teach a Wide Age Group

Question: How do I teach a variety of age groups at the same time in the same classroom? Answer: Watch the video from Tony Kummer for some great insights

Tim Hawkins Talks About Moms

3 Ideas for Growing the Faith of Preteens

Preteens crave an authentic relationship with God and are eager to grow their friendship with Him. They’re capable of owning the relationship, independently of their mom or dad. One of the best things leaders can do is provide preteens opportunities to grow in their faith. Here are a three ideas to help preteens grow their faith: Easter is the cornerstone of the Christian faith, so launching some type of growth...

12 Secrets to Becoming a More Effecient Children's Ministry Leader

Do you want to be more efficient as a Children's Ministry leader?  Feel like there is just not enough hours in a day to get everything done?  Here are 15 secrets that will help you accomplish more in a shorter amount of time. Set a start and ending time for meetings and abide by it.  Shorten your meetings by 15 minutes.  You can normally get done in 45 minutes what you...

Our Favorite Tim Hawkins Song

Ministry Tips from a Bottle of Coke

 Tony Kummer shares an interesting object lesson on how to keep your Children's Ministry vibrant.

I Am Not a Fan of Jesus Christ.

Watch this video from Kyle Idleman to find out why we're not fans of Jesus Christ.   *Kyle was a keynote speaker at this year's Children's Pastors Conference