Dear David: I Feel Guilty About Using Video Lessons

Every once in a while I get questions from KidMin leaders that I know a lot of other leaders are wondering too. So today I’m trying something a little different — a KidMin version of “Dear Abby.” Dear...

The 2026-2027 Scope and Sequence is now live!

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...

Why So Many Churches Are Switching Curriculum Right Now

Our phones have been ringing off the hook. Our inboxes have been filling up. And our incredible customer service team has been busier than ever! So why are so people looking for a new curriculum? And...

Are You Discipling Kids or Just Teaching Them? Here’s the Difference.

Most children’s ministries do a great job teaching kids. We tell Bible stories.We unpack Scripture.We make verses stick. But here’s an important question every KidMin leader should wrestle with:...

PODCAST ALERT: Join me on the “Kids Ministry Circle”

I recently had the chance to sit down with Lauren Jackson on the Kids Ministry Circle Podcast to talk about practical ideas to help kids move from simply learning about God to...

This test could transform your ministry!

Every children’s ministry is feeding kids something. The harder question is what—and in what proportions. Most leaders don’t intentionally leave anything out. But without a clear way to evaluate...

Why Knowing The Bible Isn’t The Same As Knowing God

Kids can ace Bible trivia and still miss the heart of faith. Information alone doesn’t produce intimacy. I’ve watched kids memorize verses, recite stories, and still struggle to connect personally...

The Most Dangerous Phrase In Children’s Ministry

“They’re just kids.” It sounds harmless—but it quietly lowers the bar. Kids are capable of real faith. Real obedience. Real transformation. When we expect less, we usually get less—not because kids...

The BIG List of 2026 Children’s Ministry Conferences

Conferences are an incredible opportunity to learn from other leaders in children’s ministry. To help you find the one that’s right for you, we’ve compiled the ULTIMATE list of conferences...

If you feel like you’re failing, this might be why…

Children’s ministry leaders rarely fail because they don’t care. They fail because they feed kids one part of discipleship really well—and unintentionally starve the rest. I’ve seen...

Today is the big day!

Feeding Faith is officially available to purchase! Wahooooooo!!! It’s the first book I’ve ever written, so I might be a little overly excited about it. I take it with me...

I almost died this past summer!

That’s not just click-bate…it’s true. In August, my family and I were deep in the Peruvian Andes, hiking cross-country through the mountains. Even at 16,000 ft., glacier-covered...

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