Author: tamerakraft
What I Wish Senior Pastors Knew About Children’s Ministry
What if the next great move of God doesn’t start in the sanctuary… but in children’s church? In today’s episode of Ignite Kidmin, I sit down with my pastor, Pastor James Sears of Mt. Olive Church of God, to talk about why children’s ministry is ground zero for revival, discipleship, and long‑term church growth. This conversation is full of wisdom, pastoral insight, and Holy Spirit fire, perfect for any pastor or leader who wants to see their church thrive from the youngest to the oldest.
In This Episode We Discuss:
- Why children’s ministry is essential, not optional, for a Spirit‑filled church
- How pastors can recognize and nurture the spiritual capacity of children
- The role kids play in shaping the spiritual climate of an entire congregation
- Why so many churches struggle with KidMin, and how to change it
- The Holy Spirit’s role in ministering to kids in a chaotic world The biggest misconceptions pastors have about children’s ministry
- How children’s ministries become catalysts for revival
- Practical steps pastors can take this week to strengthen KidMin
If you’re a pastor, children’s leader, or anyone hungry to see revival in the next generation, this episode will stir your spirit and challenge your perspective.
2026: The Year of Restoration
A Prophecy You Won’t Want to Miss!
Have you been through a season of loss, pain, or struggle? 2025 was one of the hardest years of my life—health issues, family crises, ministry challenges, but God gave me a powerful Word for 2026: This is the Year of Restoration! In this video, I share the prophetic word God confirmed through three different people, along with Scriptures that promise restoration for your health, joy, and faith. If you’ve been waiting for breakthrough, this message is for YOU.
- What you’ll learn in this video:
- Why 2026 is a year of restoration
- How to declare and believe God’s promises
- Practical steps to walk in restoration
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Spirit-Led Leadership and Lasting Impact
Revival Fire for Kids Podcast: Kidmin Leadership with Jim Wideman 🔥 Are you ready to take your children’s ministry leadership to the next level? In this episode, Tamera Kraft sits down with Jim Wideman, a pioneer in family ministry and leadership coaching, to discuss practical strategies for building strong Kidmin teams, avoiding burnout, and leaving a lasting legacy.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Jim’s journey and insights into Kidmin leadership
- Common challenges children’s ministry leaders face—and how to overcome them
- The importance of mentorship and coaching in ministry
- Tips for staying spiritually healthy and avoiding burnout
- How churches can better support their children’s ministry teams
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Kidmin Object Lesson of the Month: Dissolvo Paper
This month’s featured Product is Dissolvo Paper.
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How It Works:
Dissolve paper dissolves very quickly in water leaving no residue.
Object Lessons:
Dissolvo paper has many applications for object lessons. Here are a few.
Jesus Dissolves our Sin.
Items Needed: 2 glasses, red food coloring, dissolvo paper (Dissolvo paper is available on the Internet of in magic shops. It dissolves when it comes in contact with water.)
Preparation: Fill one glass with water. Put 2 to 3 drops of food coloring in the bottom of the second glass..
Hold up the dissolvo paper. I want a very brave volunteer. Pick an older child or a worker. Say to the volunteer, write on this paper the worst sin you’ve ever committed. Don’t worry. Nobody’s going to look at it. While the volunteer is writing, tease him by saying things like Having trouble thinking of just one? Only one sin. We haven’t got all day.
Fold the paper in two and place it in the second glass. Hold the glasses up making sure to cover the food coloring with your hand. Pour the water into the second glass. The water will turn red. Then pour it back and forth a few times. Tell the volunteer to dish the paper out of the water. Of course it’s gone. Talk about who when we accept Jesus as our savior, He removes our sin as far as the east is from the west, as if it never happened.
Casting Your Cares: Trusting God
Theme: 1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”
Object Lesson:
- Ask kids to write down a worry or fear on dissolvo paper.
- Discuss how we often carry our worries instead of giving them to God.
- Drop the paper into water as a symbol of giving those worries to God.
- Watch them disappear and talk about how God takes care of us.
Forgiving Others: Letting Go of Hurt
Theme: Matthew 6:14 – “For if you forgive other people… your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
- Ask children to write a hurt or offense someone did to them on dissolvo paper.
- Talk about how holding onto hurt weighs us down.
- Drop the paper in water as a symbol of choosing to forgive.
- Watch it dissolve and discuss the freedom forgiveness brings.
Season of Purpose: Lessons for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years
Make This Holiday Season Unforgettable: Introducing the Christmas Tree Advent Curriculum! http://Revivalfire4kids.com Sign Up Here for a FREE 15 Consultation:
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Join Pastor Tamara Kraft from Revival Fire for Kids as she shares how to make this holiday season truly memorable for your children with the Christmas Tree Advent curriculum. Learn about the true meaning of Advent, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s through this Christ-centered, spirit-filled curriculum designed to teach deeper biblical truths. Pastor Kraft also offers a free 15-minute consultation to help with any challenges you face in children’s ministry.
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00:00 Introduction and Special Offer
00:17 Meet Pastor Tamara Kraft
01:11 About the Christmas Tree Advent Curriculum
02:29 Benefits of the Curriculum
03:16 Free Consultation Offer
03:55 How to Purchase and Final Thoughts
Discipling Kids When Parents Are New to Church with Lynn Swank Podcast
Are you seeing more unchurched families walk through your church doors? Wondering how to disciple children of first-generation Christian parents?
In this episode of Ignite Kidmin Conversations, host Tamera Lynn Kraft from Revival Fire for Kids sits down with Lynn Swank, a seasoned children’s ministry leader and creator of the Lynn KidMin YouTube channel. Together, they explore how to effectively disciple kids whose parents are new believers or have never attended church before.
Learn how to:
- Equip kids to become spiritual leaders in their homes
- Partner with unchurched parents in your children’s ministry
- Build a strong discipleship foundation for first-generation Christian families
FREE RESOURCE Stay tuned until the end to receive a free object lesson from Tamera’s upcoming children’s church curriculum, FOLLOW ME, launching in January 2026!
Kidmin Object Lesson of the Month: Steve Spangler Energy StickKidmin Product Recommendation
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As a children’s ministry leader, I’m always on the lookout for fun, hands-on tools that help kids understand deep spiritual truths. That’s why I’m starting a new monthly feature where I’ll recommend a product you can use in your Kidmin object lessons. These are tools I’ve either used myself or know will be a hit in your ministry.
This month’s pick is the Steve Spangler Energy Stick, and it’s a game-changer for teaching kids about connection, power, and the Body of Christ.
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How It Works
The Energy Stick is a simple but powerful science gadget that lights up and makes noise when you complete a circuit. It’s completely safe and works just by touching both ends with your hands. When you and your kids hold hands in a circle and two people touch the ends of the stick, it lights up and buzzes because the circuit is closed. If anyone lets go, the circuit is broken, and the stick stops.
Object Lesson Ideas:
- We have power when we’re connected to God. Just like the Energy Stick only works when the circuit is complete, we only have spiritual power when we stay connected to our source: Jesus. A Scripture to use with this is found in John 15:5.
- We need each other. The Body of Christ isn’t just one person. It’s all of us working together. When one person disconnects, the whole system is affected. This is a great way to show how the church is made up of us, and we all need each other. Two Scripture to use with this are found in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 and Hebrews 10:25.
- Power of Prayer: Have kids form a circle and pray while holding hands. Then connect the Energy Stick to show how prayer connects us to God and each other. A verse to use with this is James 5:16.
- Sin Breaks the Connection: Let one child break the circuit to show how sin separates us from God, but Jesus restores that connection. Use Isaiah 59:2 and Romans 5:8 for this one.
This little tool is inexpensive, easy to use, and packed with potential for powerful lessons. I highly recommend adding it to your Kidmin toolbox!
Jerry Moyer on Evangelizing Kids Podcast
In this episode of the Ignite Kidmin podcast, Pastor Tamara Kraft from Revival Fire for Kids interviews Jerry Moyer, the founder of Jubilee Gang Ministries, who has successfully evangelized over 26,600 children and families. Jerry shares his journey from feeling called to youth and street ministry to becoming a prolific children’s evangelist. He emphasizes the importance of making the gospel message simple, clear, and impactful for children, avoiding watered-down versions.
The discussion touches on the challenges and rewards of being a children’s evangelist, especially in today’s context where fewer churches are hiring such evangelists. Jerry and Pastor Tamara advocate for outreach beyond church walls and share effective methods, including object lessons, for engaging and saving children.
The episode concludes with practical advice for children’s ministers and an offer of free resources to help ignite a radical relationship with Jesus Christ in young hearts.
5 Keys to Altar Ministry that Transforms Kids – Free Gift
What if your kids couldn’t wait for altar time? Learn how to set the atmosphere for God to move, train your team, and help children experience the presence of God in real, tangible ways. Don’t miss the free resource at the end! This is a video about Five Keys for Altar Ministry that Transforms Kids
00:00 Introduction and Special Offer
00:35 Meet Pastor Tamara Kraft
01:21 Key 1: Explain What to Expect at the Altar
02:46 Key 2: Invite the Holy Spirit in the Room
03:40 Key 3: Don’t Be in a Hurry
04:36 Key 4: Train Your Workers
05:24 Key 5: Observations and Testimonies
06:15 Conclusion and Free Resource