When it Rains, do you have Plan B?
When it rains at camp, some places shut down and put in a movie, but we always have a back-up plan and do everything to make sure kids get a great experience despite the weather. Track times or...
View ArticleWhat We Are Reading
We love to read in the CentriKid Office. We believe that reading is super important for leadership and personal growth. In fact, we are going through a book together to develop our leadership skills....
View ArticleGraffiti 2 Missions Update
For ten years I have been serving as a missionary to the South Bronx. In this place, God has worked more than I could dare ask, hope, or imagine. Honestly, He has done just as much in my life as He has...
View ArticleRecreating Your Kids Ministry Space
Have you ever walked into a kids ministry space and wished you were still a kid? Whether you are repurposing an old space or touching up an existing one, there are a few things you can do to make the...
View ArticleGuest Blog: Kids and Missions
Jesus, however, invited them: “Let the little children come to Me, and don’t stop them, because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Luke 18:16 If you have ever worked with kids in any...
View ArticleChoosing the CentriKid Theme
In last week’s Camp Prep Series, Henry gave you a bit of insight into how we decide on our camp themes. We are excited that FIT:Faith in Training is our 15th CentriKid theme! We believe that a summer...
View ArticleBranding Your Kids Ministry
When you think about excellent customer experiences, what companies come to mind? Chick-fil-a, Southwest Airlines, Starbucks, and Amazon are always on my list. In addition to the products and services...
View Article2015 Camp Prep Series #12: Recruiting Adult Sponsors
REASONS TO NOT BE A CENTRIKID ADULT SPONSOR Don’t make me say I told you so… 1. There is no reason to take off work and enjoy time outdoors. 2. At camp there is no diet, so you may have to eat...
View ArticlePost Camp Free Ministry Grid Course
After CentriKid, there are lots of stories to tell about OMC and track times and there are follow-up opportunities for church leaders to connect with kids who made significant decisions at camp. Now...
View ArticleTaking Camp Lessons to School
The new school year has started and you are already taking your kids 100 different directions making it hard to remember the lessons that they learned this summer. How can you help your kids remember...
View ArticleThe Role of Kids Ministers in Spiritual Formation
There are so many roles parents pay “specialists” to fill outside the home. Things like music lessons, sports training, and after-school tutoring – but there is also a tendency for this mindset to...
View ArticlePreventing Boredom in Ministry
When you begin a new role in ministry, you are sometimes just trying to keep your head above water, and you think that you could never be bored. However, after you finally have your feet under you, and...
View ArticleHow to Point Everything Back to Scripture
At CentriKid one of our main promises to the churches who come is that we will always root everything in Scripture. We believe it is important to tie everything back to God’s Word because there is no...
View ArticlePreview Bible Studies for Life: Kids
As you may know, CentriKid is a part of LifeWay Kids. LifeWay Kids provides amazing, solid curriculum for your leaders as you disciple your kids week to week. Bible Studies For Life: Kids connects...
View ArticleStaying Focused During the Summer
Staying focused during the summer in kids ministry can be difficult. With warm weather, no school, sports, camps and everything else crammed into June and July, summer can be crazy and hectic. Your...
View ArticleLeading the Next Generation
Leading the Next Generation is all about investing in the leaders of the next generation. To lead them well, we must invest in their future. This investment will have ministry benefits for you right...
View ArticleDebriefing 101
We know that kids learn in different ways. Adults do too for that matter. Learning can happen for some by just hearing about a subject, for others they need to see the words or information being...
View ArticleKids Ministry Resolutions for 2017
It is hard to believe that the holidays are over. This means Christmas decorations must be put away, back to busy schedules, and new years resolutions. Most folks make financial resolutions, health...
View ArticleTaking Camp Lessons to School
The new school year has started and you are already taking your kids 100 different directions making it hard to remember the lessons that they learned this summer. How can you help your kids remember...
View ArticleThe Role of Kids Ministers in Spiritual Formation
There are so many roles parents pay “specialists” to fill outside the home. Things like music lessons, sports training, and after-school tutoring – but there is also a tendency for this mindset to...
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