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8 Critical Principles Every Person in Leadership Should Know

Much of learning seems to happen through trial and error, and that’s true of learning to be a leader. We know when something hasn’t gone well, but often we aren’t…

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Early Elementary Activity: Easter Party Noisemakers

Throw a party to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and have kids make a joyful noise to the Lord with their own homemade noisemakers. You’ll need: empty toilet paper rolls scissors markers…

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Can the Candy: Why Gimmicks Don’t Work

The proliferation of bribes and gimmicks is a common scene in children’s ministry today. But do the prizes and gimmicks affect children’s hearts—or only their behavior? “Extortion turns a wise…

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3 Delicious Easter Snacks to Share With Families

These 3 delicious Easter snacks add an extra dose of sweetness to families’ Easter festivities! (Permission granted to share these recipes with your families.) Easter Snack #1: Easter Sheep Cupcakes…