We live in a glorious era of technology. Our phones alone contain far more processing power than the first space shuttles. We can have conversations, order pizza, even find our future spouse—all from the palm of our hand. Even the most common individual has some of the greatest knowledge in history at their fingertips 24/7. How do you take this knowledge and make your children's ministry better?

If you’ve ever been leading your service for children and found yourself struggling to capture the attention of your tech team to cue the next media piece without saying, “Hey! Play the video!” then this post may be for you.

In a culture that seems to get busier and busier as each day passes, time is precious. A.W. Tozer once said, “When you kill time, remember that it has no resurrection.” Time is not something that we are able to get back, so we must treat it like a commodity.

Here’s a tip on how to use a little technology to follow up with guests and connect with your church families while creating positive buzz for your kidmin. When you go to your favorite social media app, you see tons of pictures and videos out there. So how do you stand out? Create your own unique hashtag (#) that gives your ministry a central hub for your media.

Over the past few days we’ve been looking into some of the latest statistics and insights into today’s generation of kids in our ministries. One of the biggest things impacting this generation is technology. A few weeks ago, I ran across this fascinating article that provided an in-depth look at how kids are using technology.

Look, technology has made life more fun and interesting. Remember how boring it used to be at the DMV? Not anymore—my clan will crush yours any day! We are plugged in all the time, and so are our kids. There’s no reason to hide from it or run away from it or even be scared. Because just like anything, you learn what it is, how it functions, the good, and the bad.