6 Steps to Casting a “Sticky” Vision

As a children’s ministry leader, one of your most powerful tools is a clear, compelling vision. It’s not just a motivational phrase — it’s the heartbeat of your ministry. A strong vision inspires your...

From Good to Great: 5 Ways to Create a Five-Star Sunday Morning

Let’s be honest—every children’s ministry leader dreams of hearing kids say, “I can’t wait for church!” A fun, engaging Sunday morning doesn’t just magically happen, though. It takes some...

Why Teaching the Bible Chronologically Matters

Most kids know the story of David and Goliath. Some can tell you about Noah’s Ark or Jonah and the big fish. But ask them how these stories connect — or what they tell us about Jesus — and the answers...

A Tale Of Two Goodbyes

It was the best of goodbyes. It was the worst of goodbyes. If you’ve been in ministry (or even the workforce) for any length of time, you’ve likely had to say numerous...

BEWARE: Don’t make this mistake when teaching the Bible

Hey there, children’s ministry leaders! As we lead our kiddos on their spiritual journey, it’s so important that we handle the Bible with the care and respect it deserves. One common pitfall we need...

Join David Rausch for a demo of GO! Curriculum

You’ve probably heard this statistic before. A study by Barna found that nearly 75% of Christian youth fall away from the faith and leave the church after high school.  But you can...

Creating a safe place for kids in an unsafe world

If I were to ask you what your number one job as a children’s minister is, the first thing you might think of is sharing the good news of Jesus with kids.  And although that answer isn’t...

Is homeschool the next frontier for children’s ministry?

Children’s ministry has long focused on reaching kids through church programs —Sunday school, midweek gatherings, and special events. But what if one of the biggest opportunities for ministry isn’t...

7 Habits of Highly Effective KidMin Leaders

As a children’s ministry leader, there’s always something to do. From planning lessons to coordinating volunteers, your to-do list can easily grow overwhelming. But the most effective leaders know how...

Check out this AI song writing tool!

I came across a new AI tool I want to tell you about, but first I know, I knowdifferent people have different feelings about AI. Is it a technological breakthrough that will change the world for good...

The ’25-’26 GO! Scope and Sequence is now available!

A new ministry year is quickly approaching and we couldn’t be more excited about the fun, faith-filled GO! lessons that are coming your way! Do you want a sneak peek? Click the Scope &...

A Preschool Graduation Gift They’ll Never Forget!

Meet Topher the Gopher, the talking plush toy that helps little ones remember the truths you’ve worked so hard to teach. With a squeeze of his paw, Topher says 6 core biblical truths that will stay...

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