April 14, 2026

Get Ready for National Volunteer Week

Next week is National Volunteer Week (April 19-25, 2026), an opportunity to celebrate the incredible individuals who generously give their time, energy, and heart to serve children and youth in your organization. It goes without saying that volunteers are the backbone of a thriving program. ...

April 7, 2026

Child Abuse Prevention Initiatives

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, emphasizing the importance of creating safe, stable, and nurturing environments for children through community support and prevention. Behind every prevention effort are families, caregivers, and communities working together to foster conditions where children can thrive. Child neglect and maltreatment ...

April 1, 2026

Ten Essential Easter Safety Tips

Easter is one of the most joyful and highly attended celebrations in children’s ministry. With larger crowds, special activities, and lots of moving parts, safety must be a top priority. From egg hunts to check-in lines, a little preparation goes a long way in creating ...

March 10, 2026

Creating a Secure Yet Welcoming Space

Some organizations struggle to balance necessary security measures with creating a friendly, welcoming environment. Security protocols like background checks, check-in systems, controlled access points, volunteer and visitor badges, and screening processes are essential for safety but can sometimes cause pushback from families and volunteers who ...

March 2, 2026

KidCheck Apps Save Time and Create Efficiency

The KidCheck Apps are designed to streamline check-in, increase convenience for families, improve child safety, and help you accomplish more with less effort. The KidCheck Admin App With the Admin App, you’ll reduce your workload, increase classroom efficiency, strengthen child safety, and communicate quickly with guardians. The ...

February 25, 2026

5 Children’s Ministry Metrics to Track

KidCheck is a leader in child safety who provides secure children's, youth, and Mobile Express check-in, volunteer scheduling, and is sharing 5 Children’s Ministry Metrics to Track

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 ...