After nearly a decade away from a conference dedicated entirely to children’s ministry, I wasn’t quite prepared for just how refreshing it would be. What I experienced at the 2026 MS Children’s Ministers Conference was more than helpful training sessions and helpful ideas—it was a reminder of the calling, the heart, and the purpose behind reaching the next generation. Surrounded by passionate, anointed ministers who share the same burden for children, it quickly became clear that this...

“What tried to stop you could be the very thing God uses to launch you.” “The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”

I’ve come to understand that there are four types of loneliness. Most are normal and healthy, but one is not…