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"Helping Kids Deal With The Tornado Tragedy"2 comments

Brian Dollar wrote 3 days ago: We are all in shock and disbelief about the tornado tragedy in Moore, OK this week.  Like many, you … more →

Tags: Kidmin Thoughts, Kidmin and Parents, tragedy, talking to kids, tornado, Counseling, Grieving

You Can Take It, But Can You Dish It Out?29 comments

Brian Dollar wrote 1 week ago: A few weeks ago I received an email from someone who was extremely negative.  It was from someone wh … more →

Tags: criticism, eMail

The Forgotten Value Of Asking Questions5 comments

Brian Dollar wrote 2 weeks ago: I have observed over the years many Kidmin Leaders make the mistake of “arriving” in min … more →

Tags: Kidmin and the Senior Pastor, KidMin Questions, kids' ministry, leadership, Questions

Year-Round Volunteer Appreciation Ideas2 comments

Kathie Phillips wrote 1 month ago: Yesterday, I mentioned that Volunteer Appreciation Week is next week. I shared ideas to get you star … more →

Tags: KidMin Volunteers, Children's Ministry, #kidmin, Volunteers, Volunteer Appreciation

Free and Inexpensive Ideas for Volunteer Appreciation Week4 comments

Kathie Phillips wrote 1 month ago: If you’re like me, you know how important volunteers are to Children’s Ministry.  It is … more →

Tags: KidMin Volunteers, Children's Ministry, #kidmin, Volunteer Appreciation

Three "Creativity Killers"8 comments

Brian Dollar wrote 1 month ago: Creativity is a MUST in Kids Ministry.  It takes creativity to capture attention and illuminate the … more →

Tags: Creativity, Motivational, Creativity, duplication, kidminnovation, Procrastination

How To Communicate So Kids WANT To Listen11 comments

Brian Dollar wrote 1 month ago: This past weekend, I had the privilege of speaking at an event called Illuminate.  This event is put … more →

Tags: Communication, commmunication, large group communication, talking to kids

Celebrate "Write a Thank-You Note Day"2 comments

Kathie Phillips wrote 2 months ago: Photograph via Tumblr My husband and I spent the year before we were married in a long-distance rela … more →

Tags: KidMin Volunteers, KidMin Families, Ministry, Family, Appreciation, thank you notes, Philippians 1:3

Five Habits Of "On-Time" Leaders!2 comments

Brian Dollar wrote 2 months ago: Time is precious.  We only have so many years on this Earth, only 7 days a week, and only 24 hours i … more →

Tags: Kidmin Thoughts, leadership, Time Management

3 Challenges Facing Family Ministry3 comments

Bro Chris Reinolds wrote 2 months ago: When you think of challenges in family ministry, your first thoughts may surround logistical matters … more →

Tags: church growth, church leaders, Discipleship, Parent's Discipleship Plan for Children, parental encouragement, children's church, Family, church, leadership

Speak Your Volunteer's Love Language7 comments

Kathie Phillips wrote 2 months ago: Years ago, I read “The 5 Love Languages” by Gary Chapman.  The title was fascinating and … more →

Tags: Children's Ministry, #kidmin, Volunteers, gary chapman, Volunteer Appreciation, 5 love languages

The "Atomic" Easter Disaster8 comments

Brian Dollar wrote 2 months ago: It was one of my very first events at my new church.  Sadly, I was focused more on impressing them w … more →

Tags: Random, outreach, outreach, Easter, atomic fireballs

Liar, Liar, Pants On Fire!6 comments

Brian Dollar wrote 2 months ago: Sometimes, we exaggerate the good things to look a little better to impress people, and we downplay … more →

Tags: Kidmin and the Senior Pastor, Teamwork, honesty, Lying, Trust

How We Brought Preteen Parents and Leaders Together

Kathie Phillips wrote 3 months ago: This past Sunday, we hosted a Small Group Leader & Parent Breakfast for Route 45, our church … more →

Tags: KidMin Volunteers, KidMin Families, kidmin programming, Parents, preteen ministry, Small Group Leaders, Events, Stuff You Can Use

Ideas for Lent and Easter3 comments

Kathie Phillips wrote 3 months ago: Lent is upon us and Easter is right around the corner.  If you’re looking for Lent and/or East … more →

Tags: KidMin Volunteers, KidMin Families, Children's Ministry, #kidmin, Pinterest, lent, Easter

Are You Doing YOUR Job?14 comments

Brian Dollar wrote 3 months ago: As Kids Ministry leaders, we are passionate about our area of ministry.  We work hard and focus on c … more →

Tags: Teamwork, leadership, Teamwork, selfishness

KidMin Conference 2013 - Don't Miss It!4 comments

Kathie Phillips wrote 3 months ago: A few months ago, I lamented about missing the 2012 KidMin Conference.  (You can read about that her … more →

Tags: KidMin Volunteers, Children's Ministry, #kidmin, 2012 KidMin Conference, 2013 KidMin Conference

Last-Minute Ideas for Valentine's Day4 comments

Kathie Phillips wrote 3 months ago: If you’re looking for last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas for church or home, be sure to v … more →

Tags: KidMin Volunteers, KidMin Families, Children's Ministry, #kidmin, valentine's day, Pinterest

Help Children Love (and Use!) God's Word2 comments

Kathie Phillips wrote 4 months ago: This past Sunday, my heart was filled to the brim when I presented a 5th grade girl with her very ow … more →

Tags: KidMin Volunteers, KidMin Families, bibles for children, helping children use the Bible


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