by Kenny Conley | May 6, 2026 | Small Groups
In today’s fast-paced and digital world, children crave deep, meaningful relationships. While they may be surrounded by friends at school, involved in extracurricular activities, or even attending church regularly, true belonging is often missing. Small groups in...
by Kenny Conley | Feb 9, 2026 | General
There is a smarter way to ask for volunteer subs in kids ministry. Most kids ministry leaders are familiar with this pattern. When you are about to go on vacation, everything changes. You plan further ahead. You double check the schedule. You recruit extra people just...
by Kenny Conley | Feb 9, 2026 | Volunteers
If you lead in children’s ministry, you almost certainly feel the pressure of needing more volunteers. That pressure can feel constant, heavy, and exhausting. You recruit someone new, and someone else steps away. You make an announcement, send an email, or have a...
by Kenny Conley | Jan 14, 2026 | Volunteers
Most ministry leaders would agree on this statement without hesitation:The primary place for discipleship is the home. Moms and dads have more influence than anyone else. They are present every day. They shape habits, beliefs, and values in ways no church program ever...
by Kenny Conley | Jan 12, 2026 | Volunteers
I talk to ministry leaders almost every day. When we talk about volunteers (which is almost always), one topic comes up again and again: volunteer schedules. How often should I schedule my volunteers to serve? Once every six weeks? Once a month? Every other...
by Kenny Conley | Jan 6, 2026 | Kidmin Origin
If you’ve served in children’s ministry for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the term Kidmin. You may use it regularly. You see it in book titles, conference names, online communities, and social media conversations. And at some point, you may have wondered...
by Kenny Conley | Oct 12, 2025 | Preschool
Many of us have witnessed the transformative power of small groups in both elementary and student ministries. Moving from a traditional “large group” model to one centered around small groups empowered volunteers, deepened relationships, and truly...
by Kenny Conley | Mar 20, 2025 | Discipleship
Understanding cognitive and faith development in kids from a neurological perspective and practical and applicable approaches to teaching a range of foundational to deep biblical truths in a way that kids/preteens understand. By my 16th, or my “sweet 16th” year...
by Kenny Conley | Mar 5, 2025 | Communication
One of the most visited pages on this blog is a post I wrote years ago about naming your ministry. The comments have been active for years. It seems like people want ideas on what to name their ministry. I’ve been in ministry for nearly 20 years and...
by Kenny Conley | Mar 2, 2025 | Staffing
For years, churches have structured their children’s ministry teams the same way—dividing responsibilities by age groups, creating silos, and unintentionally limiting both efficiency and impact. But what if there’s a better way? The traditional departmental...
by Kenny Conley | Mar 2, 2025 | Small Groups
In today’s fast-paced and digital world, children crave deep, meaningful relationships. While they may be surrounded by friends at school, involved in extracurricular activities, or even attending church regularly, true belonging is often missing. Small...
by Kenny Conley | Mar 2, 2025 | Small Groups
The success of small groups in children’s ministry isn’t just about having them—it’s about making them the priority. A thriving small group culture means that every aspect of the ministry—from curriculum to volunteer recruitment—points toward...
