It’s kids’ camp time again. I’d like to address the importance of preparing your kids to go to and enjoy the camp experience. I spoke in Wisconsin camp a few years back. When kids entered the campground, they could read a huge banner strung up above the chapel doorway. The banner read, “Welcome to the Best Week of Your Life.” I wish that were true for all kids attending AG camps this summer. For some, the inability to cope with the culture of Pentecost presented at camp can result in a less-than-stellar memory.

   Jun 06, 2022, By Dick Gruber, D.Min.

The camp experience will naturally bring about lasting memories. Whether it’s being on the winning team, eating something disgusting for a competition, that one funny skit, or going days without a shower, camp will always be a place for memory-making moments. A child will rarely remember the struggles. Usually it’s the impactful memories that are turned into moments.

   Jun 06, 2022, By James Reine

I’ve been involved to one degree or another in summer camps for twenty years. I was a counselor during my college years, took kids to them (and retreats) for eleven years as a youth pastor, and have been involved in leading statewide camps for the past eight years. Now I am sending my own kids. And I can tell you from two decades of experience that there is a marked difference between kids who go to a Christian summer camp and kids who don’t.

   Mar 17, 2022, By Doug Witherup

Camp is often one of the highlights for every children's ministry, but how do we make the most of the growth that happens at camp?

   Aug 29, 2022, By Kelly Presson

The answer to this daunting question will largely depend on your lead pastor and the location of your church. You may find it difficult to determine a date to relaunch children ministry. However, before you do, ask yourself these 3 vital questions about relaunching.

   Jul 21, 2020, By Trenton Oshiro

As leaders, we strive to encourage our students to have deep, meaningful relationships with the Holy Spirit. In this encouragement, we must emphasize the importance of spiritual communication. This communication can easily be limited to how often we pray, but the Holy Spirit wants to speak to our hearts even more than we desire to speak to Him.

   Jul 16, 2020, By Drew Williams

God wants to call kids to ministry. I know this firsthand because I received a clear call when I was only 7 years old.

   May 13, 2021, By Kelly Presson

When you don’t take time to care for yourself, you rob yourself of the opportunity to better care for others. There’s always a holiday season, something important happening, or somebody who needs you. However, if you always sacrifice yourself to take care of these needs, you might not be there for the long haul of caring for others the way God is asking.

   Feb 24, 2020, By Dave Brock

   Apr 09, 2020, By David Boyd

Once called kids have been identified, we must have processes in place to equip them.

   May 08, 2021, By David Reneau