February 9, 2026

Children’s Ministry Security Audit: A Step-by-Step Process

In the first post, we covered why a security audit is important and when to conduct one. In the second post, we reviewed the six critical areas of the security audit and the evaluation questions. Here, we outline the eight steps to conduct your audit, address ...

February 3, 2026

Children’s Ministry Security Audit: Six Critical Areas

This is the second post in our series on Conducting a Children’s Ministry Security Audit. In the first post, we looked at why a security audit is important and when to conduct one. Here, we will examine six critical areas of the security audit, the questions ...

January 27, 2026

Conducting a Children’s Ministry Security Audit

Children’s Ministry has an incredible responsibility, the safety and well-being of the children you serve every week. While your calling is focused on creating meaningful experiences for kids, safety must be a priority. If you’re wondering whether your current child safety protocols are adequate, you’re not ...

January 21, 2026

2026 Children’s Ministry Safety Trends

As you continue to steward the hearts of children in your ministry, safety isn’t just a side topic; it’s a priority. In 2026, children’s ministry leaders are innovating, learning, and implementing smart strategies to protect children. Whether you’re a volunteer, director, or church leader, here ...

KidCheck Secure Children's & Youth Check-In SharesLesson Learned: Church Management Check-In Can’t Replace KidCheck

January 13, 2026

Lesson Learned: A Customer Story

“Church management software is not designed for the needs of children’s ministry and safety, even though it is great at church/congregation management.” This was the lesson Gina Eggebrecht, the Preschool Director at Bible Church of Little Rock in Little Rock, Arkansas, learned. The Bible Church of ...

December 9, 2025

Seven Ways to Manage Holiday Stress

Recently, we shared four reasons why pressing pause during the holidays matters. But let’s not forget the elephant in the room, stress! According to the American Psychological Association, roughly 89% of U.S. adults feel stress during the holidays. Factors include lack of time, family dynamics, ...

November 18, 2025

Five Pillars for Building a Safety Culture

Building a culture of safety is more than just putting policies on paper. It’s about creating an environment where children are protected, volunteers and staff feel confident, and families have peace of mind. As a leader, you set the tone. These five pillars provide a ...

November 11, 2025

The Child Protection Policy

We recently delivered a presentation on the Child Protection Policy (CPP), focusing on how to create, update, and implement an effective CPP. We shared key components and how it fosters a culture of safety, discussed ways to overcome common barriers, outlined an action plan with ...

September 30, 2025

Five Ways to Regain Your Motivation

If you love your work, have supportive leadership, countless volunteers, families who believe in you, and unlimited energy, congratulations! Unfortunately, there will be times in children’s ministry when work feels overwhelming, motivation is lacking, and you have too many fires to put out, all while battling ...

September 17, 2025

Five-Point Strategy to Grow Youth Programs

Whether you are new to youth ministry or have been involved for some time, having a clear, actionable growth strategy will not only help expand your youth program but also demonstrate leadership, vision, and commitment. Your strategy should emphasize measurable goals, timelines, and how each point ...