I recently attended the Children’s Pastors’ Conference and one of the breakouts I intentionally attended was one entitled “Understanding the Role of Grandparents”. I intentionally attended this breakout because many in small churches often ask the question, “we have an older congregation, how can I get the older members involved in children’s ministry?” I went … [Read more…]
Small Church Kidmin wishes you a happy new year. Here is a brief message from Small Church Kidmin as we enter the new year….
One of the many things that people like about being in a small church is the sense of family. Something a little close-knit than a community which many large churches seem to relate. There are many similarities between small, medium, and large churches during the Christmas season. Holiday decorations Candlelight Christmas Eve service Gifts to … [Read more…]
Here is another post to answer one of the “big questions” that were shared in the Small Church Kidmin Facebook group: “Trying to get the parents to make home devotional time with their kids a priority. Some seem to be more concerned with the ballgame schedule or swimming lessons or chess club and are comfortable … [Read more…]
Selecting curriculum for children’s ministry in the past used to straightforward. You would simply utilize whatever your denomination published. In today’s children’s ministry climate, there are a multitude of options to consider. It can seem like a daunting task to select the right curriculum for your ministry. I am going to share how I selected … [Read more…]
New Small Church – Blog by Karl Vaters