The Kidmin Huddle

This Sunday I found myself with a new dynamic in my class... mostly preschoolers. Since this is my new norm, I have to shift how I teach, but what. 

Preschoolers don't need a smaller version of faith. They don't need a watered down version of the Bible. They need deep theologically sound teaching... just on their level. 

Kidmin is full of hits and misses. What works one time might bomb the next. If you are intentional though, you can work towards more wins for your kids and your families.

Plus hear about Amber's new book, The Family Cookbook Devotional, and how this has been a win in her home. 

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Are you training your kids to listen to sermons and the Word? Unless you want to see your new youth group taking multiple bathroom breaks per sermon each and every week, you need to take the time to train the how to listen to sermons. Note taking might be the key. 

When you get sick or have a family emergency, do you have a plan and a person in place? In this episode Amber Pike talks about some very practical must-haves for every ministry. 

Do you know the names of the children in your ministry?

Do you use them?

What about after children leave your ministry area?

Don't underestimate the power of knowing (and using) a child's name. It can make a huge difference. 

Kids are capable of learning more than you think. Are you teaching them more?

How often to do use theological terms? When’s the last time you taught about the attributes of God? Kids need to know God’s story and how everything in the Bible connect, but they also need to learn about the God of the Bible. 

What do you do before services with kids? You probably have activities out: Legos, Play-Doh, cups to stack, crafts, and things like that. But do you have a pre-service show?

Pre-service shows are a wonderful way to not only engage kids before service, but to get the word of God in their hearts. 

Check out amberpike.org for a blog post with a PDF all about how to make a pre-service show.  Under the resources tab, there's a PDF with links for preschool product ideas. 

Being a parent and a ministry leader can be hard... especially if your child is in your ministry. There are challenges and at times it's rough on your child. 

As a mom and a ministry leader, I get it. 

But if God has called you to be both a parent and ministry leader (at the same time) it can be done and done well!

Fun is important for kids. Kids learn through fun. Kids crave fun. 

How fun is your kidmin? What sort of an impact could some simple changes make in your ministry?

How much time do you spend getting to know the boys and girls in your ministry? Do you know more than just their attendance records? Getting to know boys and girls, really knowing them, is huge!