How to Build a Better Children's Ministry: A Framework for Making Lifelong Disciples

Veteran children's pastor Chris Ammen shares practical, proven strategies for growing a thriving, sustainable children's ministry.

Every church wants a strong kids' outreach, but here's the elephant in the room: Though church ministry teams love children and Jesus, they often lack the structure, resources, and specific tools necessary to inspire and serve the next generation the way they desire.

If you're passionate about reaching kids for Christ, veteran children's ministry director Chris Ammen is here to equip you with the organizational leadership skills to support your vision in a scalable and sustainable way. Drawing from his own experience (thrown into the deep end, like so many others), Chris offers specific, actionable tools to build an effective, Christ-centered children's ministry.

How to Build a Better Children's Ministry will help you . . .

• clarify your ministry's vision, mission, and values
• develop systems for sustained success
• challenge yourself and your team to adapt and innovate

Whether you're just starting out or working with a well-established team, you can lead your children's ministry with renewed purpose and strength.

Author: Chris Ammen
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Published: 05/05/2026
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 8.44h x 5.52w x 0.56d
ISBN: 9780736990615

About the Author

Chris Ammen is a children's pastor, writer, former educator, and the parent of four children. He is the author of Raising Disciples at Home and the founder of Kaleidoscope, a company who specializes in creating biblical resources for children ages 3-12. Chris and his family live in Tennessee.