Welcome!
If you’re a Children’s Ministry or Next Gen Ministry leader who’s looking for practical tips and encouragement so that you can create a thriving and impactful ministry to the next generation, you’re in the right place!
Meet Kathie Phillips
My family and I live in Baltimore, Maryland, where I serve as the Senior Director of Next Gen Ministry at Central Presbyterian Church. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, walking, reading, and watching episodes of my favorite TV show, the original Beverly Hills, 90210.
About this Blog
I have served in some capacity of Children’s Ministry since the age of 13. I started this blog in 2012 to offer practical tips and inspiration to other ministry leaders, especially those who may not have had big budgets or a network of other leaders to brainstorm with. I wanted them to feel seen and know that the work they were doing had value.
Since its birth, my blog has been recognized several times as one of the top 100 kidmin blogs. Other contributions have included Kidology’s Bright Ideas, which was released in September 2014. In September 2017, my first book was published. I am also a freelance contributor for Grow Kids Children’s Ministry curriculum as well as David C. Cook curriculum.
In addition, my work has been published at FourFiveSix.org, preteenministry.net, churchleaders.com, kidzmatter.com and Children’s Ministry Magazine.
In 2021, my breadth of ministry knowledge and experience expanded into the Next Gen (Birth – 12th Grade) space as well.
Here we’ll talk about:
Ministry in real life – the wins, challenges, and behind-the-scenes moments of ministry life
Practical ministry tips – creative, easy-to-implement ideas
Encouragement – ministry is hard; don’t just survive – thrive!
Next Gen leadership – break silos and collaborate!
Thank so much for being here – let’s link arms for the Kingdom!
Disclaimers: The opinions expressed in this blog are my own and are not necessarily those of Central Presbyterian Church. Any personal stories from my ministry context will not include identifying information.
So glad I stumbled upon your blog! Thank you for what you’re doing to change the lives of Children. Looking foward to reading more of your posts! God’s best.
I am so glad you found me! I am thrilled to have you be a part of our readership and look forward to interacting with you and hearing your thoughts as well. God bless!
Hi Kathie, I’m so glad I found your blog. Love your page, blog and creative ideas. I’m working with children’s ministry two Sunday’s a month. The 4th Sunday is something new we are starting it is solely dedicated to memory verse for k-5th grade.
Oh, I’m so glad you found me too! It sounds like you enjoy working with the children in your ministry. I’d love to hear more! If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe by email to receive new posts when they’re published! Blessings to you.
I’m going to use the http://www.wholebrainteaching.com to teach memory verse. It gets the children involved in the teaching. Its be used in all ages for school so I said why not Sunday School. Check it out and tell me what you think. There are lots of youtube videos on whole brain teaching.