The health of children’s ministry is generally poor or failing, and growth is stagnant or declining. So how is the health of children’s ministry restored and growth regenerated? Briefly stated (each point should be an article in itself), here’s how to renew children’s ministry: Reimagine Bible engagement. Connecting children intimately with God’s Word is essential […]
What would you do if you only had one day in the year to do children’s ministry? What would you prioritize? Who would help? How would you do it? If you only had one day in the year to disciple a child, would you continue doing what you’re doing? Would you take your annual curriculum […]
Report on children’s and family ministry in Canada 2023 Are you looking for a post-pandemic snapshot of the state of children’s and family ministry in Canada? Do you want to see this generation of Canadian children connected with Jesus and His Word? With the help of two hundred and ten churches from thirty-seven denominations in […]
Here’s a compilation of Christian parenting quotes from Children’s Ministry Basics. Use them to inspire and encourage, formulate ideas, stimulate discussion, consider the truth they represent, or use them as practical advice. Christian Parenting Quotes The primary parenting task is to help children be exclusively devoted to Jesus and fully committed citizens in His kingdom. […]
What is Christian or Christocentric parenting? Are there distinct roles and responsibilities? How is Christian parenting different from secular parenting? Read on for some answers. What it’s not. Christian parenting, in the minds of many, is associated with the things parents do or don’t do. But taking your family to church, reading the Scriptures, praying […]
Children are God’s idea, and He created them first and foremost for spiritual purposes. It’s, therefore, imperative that parents know how to nurture children’s faith so they can fulfil God’s plans for their lives. But before we jump into the practicalities of nurturing children’s faith, we must recognize that neither the parents nor the church […]
What does the Bible say about grandparenting? One of the standout verses on grandparenting is aptly found in an Old Testament poem: “They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green” Psalm 92:14. Notice how the word “grandparenting” isn’t used in this verse. That’s not unusual. Most references in the […]
It’s here! Announcing the arrival of the sister blog Christian Parenting Basics! The birth of Christian Parenting Basics came out of an innate desire in me to put things in order. With a growing number of articles in Children’s Ministry Basics about parenting, I realized the need for a dedicated parenting blog. So, together with […]
To spiritually thrive and not just survive, we must include all age groups in the church’s mission. That’s sometimes easier said than done. Different age groups perceive the world, process information, and develop faith differently. So how do young and old join together meaningfully? Here are five suggestions for interacting with children: 1. Embrace children. […]
Here’s a compilation of children’s ministry quotes from Children’s Ministry Basics. You’re welcome to freely use them to clarify, inspire, motivate or enlighten your writing or speaking. Or use them to stimulate your thinking, lend a fresh voice to a discussion, or support a point you want to make. Children’s Ministry Quotes – Children First […]
