Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone impacted by this week’s deadly tornadoes. Kids are seeing the devastation on televisions and newspapers and are hearing adults talk about it. The children you work with may have difficulty understanding and processing a disaster like this. They may end up confused and full of questions. The subject can be difficult to tackle, but it gives us a chance to grow closer to God. Here are five tips to help your children’s ministry through this and any other disasters…

A few weeks ago, we tried to explain what it’s like to be a children’s minister. Because a picture’s worth a thousand words, everyone seemed to comprehend our feelings when we used images. If you still have a few friends out there who don’t “get” you, here are even more ways to explain to them what it’s like to be a children’s minister. This is how we feel…

According to military.com, “The simplest thing you can do to explain and honor this holiday with your children is to spend time talking to them about what Memorial Day means to you. Take the day to talk & reflect on the subject of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.” With Memorial Day around the corner, we thought it would be nice to share some quotes with you about the day of remembrance…

Making sure our material and strategies are age-appropriate is key if we want to successfully reach kids of any age. Here are some tips and tricks that will help you make your ministry effective for all age ranges…

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and now is the time to make sure you are ready for the big day. This five-point checklist will help you cover all your bases so this Mother’s Day is memorable for all the right reasons…