Articles

Tru Fire Tour

We’d love for you to join us at one of our stops on the “Tru Fire Tour”! As part of a Tru Fire Experience, kidmin leaders and volunteers will engage in a Tru Fire lesson and experience what a child would on a typical Sunday at children’s church. E-mail agkids@ag.org for more details or to find out how you can host a Tru Fire Experience!

AG Kidmin Conference 2020

What if being present at the national AG Kidmin Conference gave you a connection, a perspective, an insight that changed your life and ministry? Join us for two-and-half-days of practical workshop sessions, expert-led super sessions, inspirational, spirit-empowered general sessions, networking opportunities and so much more. Don’t miss these sacred moments!

Strong Enough to Last

Discover how David Boyd's book "_Strong Enough to Last_" helps children's leaders and teachers learn reproducible practices that help the faith of children grow deep. You'll hear stories of how David's life was impacted as a bus kid and be introduced to Eight Goals for Kids. Pick up your copy today.

Proven Ministry Tools

Time tested ministries for a child’s discipleship journey.

Featured Children’s Pastors

Meet more

Dan Jenkins

Community Family Church

Independence, KY

What is the best lesson you have learned in children's ministry?

The best lesson I have learned in Children's Ministry is that kids shouldn't just be ministered to but should be a vital part of the ministering. They are never too young to be used by God!

What is it that you love about being in children's ministry?

The thing I love most about being in Children's Ministry is those moments when you see a child "REALLY" get it. You know that moment when you see them putting their faith into action - that's the moments I love most!

JP Cannon

The Assembly West Monroe

West Monroe, LA

What is the best lesson you have learned in children's ministry?

I will give you two.

Be patient. It's easier said than done. I have been frustrated with the speed of progress at times and realized that my frustration was only making things worse. There is a difference between patient and lazy. A lazy leader waits for something to happen and a patient person is allowing the results of their labor to be produced. You can't cry about the lack of fruit if you haven't planted a seed.
Implement a culture and process that will outlast you. If I only serve my own interest and leave a void when my time is up that's selfish. I think about what it's going to be minus me.

What is it that you love about being in children's ministry?

Seeing a child's faith develop over the years. I also really love the bluntness of children.

What book are you reading right now?

Titus and James ... The most recent one I've finished was "Good or God" by John Bevere.

What does a "perfect day" in kidmin look like for you?

No drama and lives changed.

What do you love about the AG?

I'm most thankful for the relationships with others and the understanding that we are all working towards one common goal.