Understanding and Discipling Gen Alpha
Understanding and Discipling Gen Alpha Watch this if you lead kids or students and need a clear picture of Generation Alpha—who they are, what shaped them, and how to serve them well. Carrie Muir (Awana) explains how COVID, always-on tech, and shifting family dynamics formed a young, anxious, highly online generation that craves authenticity and […]
Tough Conversations, Gospel Truth
Tough Conversations – Gospel Truth Carrie Muir (Awana) urges children’s ministry leaders to stop avoiding “tough topics” and meet kids where they already are—soaked in screens, social feeds, and peer conversations that shape worldview early. Parents actually expect the church to address difficult subjects (Barna data), yet ministries tend to cover safer issues like bullying […]
Mental Health and the Church: Resources to Equip Your Church
Mental Health and the Church Patrick Miller and Nolan Recker from Chestnut Health show how churches can take practical steps to care for people struggling with mental health and addiction. They overview trainig and resources available to churches to help them recognize needs, respond with compassion, and connect people to help. Churches of any size […]
KidMin Conference 2025
The Illinois Baptist State Association’s Kid Min Conference 2025 brought together children’s ministry leaders from across the state for a day of practical training, encouragement, and connection. The event opened with breakfast and fellowship, followed by a powerful keynote from Brian Dembowczyk on “Breaking the Cycle: Casting a Compelling Vision for Family Discipleship.” His message […]
Church Websites, Solved: Build (and Fix) Yours Fast with AI
Connecting With Gen Z
Gen Z is searching for truth and authenticity. This Priority Conference video explores how the church can reach this generation by engaging their questions, using social media wisely, and empowering them through leadership.
Planning Student Outreach Events
Planning Student Outreach Events Planning effective outreach events in student ministry requires more than good ideas and hard work—it takes intentional strategy. Outreach should begin with students themselves, since peer-to-peer invitations are far more effective than leaders relying solely on their own efforts. Students who are discipled well are best positioned to bring their friends […]
Planning Events and Scheduling in Student Ministry
Planning Events and Scheduling in Student Ministry Effective event planning in student ministry begins with vision. Every event should be tied to a clear purpose—why it exists and how it aligns with the ministry’s mission. Using a framework like Gather, Grow, Go helps leaders structure their calendar: outreach events that draw students in (gather), discipleship-focused […]