Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 4 Tips for a Big Summer in Your Small Church Summer’s fast approaching and those of us in the children’s ministry world are feeling the heat—and not just on the thermometer! While teachers and families may look at summer as… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 9 Vacation Bible School Kickoff Ideas You Don’t Want to Miss Check out these 9 VBS kickoff ideas you’ll love for another amazing VBS this year! Don’t start with a fizzle—start with a sizzle! So you’ve got everything lined up for… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Emoji Volunteer Training Event Plan for a Children’s Ministry Team Use this emoji volunteer training event to get your ministry volunteers pumped for a new year of shining Jesus’ love on kids. As a children’s minister, you’ve likely invited people… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 10 Easy VBS Tips That’ll Make Leading Vacation Bible School a Breeze VBS doesn’t have to be hard; use our 10 easy VBS tips to make your VBS even easier! Hold on to your hats! Before you know it, vacation Bible school… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Spring + Summer Family Ministry Event: Kite-Flying As the seasons change and we move into warmer—and windier—weather, host a family ministry kite-flying event. Here are some building blocks for putting on this sky-high event. Spring + Summer… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Earth Day Outreach for All Ages: Cleanup Committee In this Earth Day outreach idea, kids and their families help take care of God’s creation. Scripture: Psalm 24:1 You’ll need: Bible work gloves eco-friendly trash bags Earth Day Outreach… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 3 Elementary Activities: Spring Fling Looking for a few new elementary activities to use as the weather warms up? Look no further than these three spring fling ideas! 3 Elementary Activities: Spring Fling 1. Spring… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 5 Can’t-Miss Success Tips for Vacation Bible School It doesn’t matter which VBS curriculum you use, with our top 5 VBS success tips, you’ll run your program more smoothly, publicize your church in your community, and interest the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 8 mins 6 Unique Stations for an Unforgettable Easter Outreach Event This Easter Family Outreach Event is a meaningful way to share the Easter story with families in your community. Minister to families through these six stations (in order) to help… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Saint Patrick’s Day Outreach Idea: Beautiful Feet Through this Saint Patrick’s Day outreach idea, children will share the good news of Jesus by collecting shoes and socks for those in need. Scripture: Isaiah 52:7 You’ll need: Bible… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Family Ministry Ideas: 9 Perfect Postpartum Gifts for New Moms A lot of organizations bless moms during their prenatal journey. But what about postpartum? When a mom gives birth, use one of these gift ideas from your ministry to bless… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 21 Outreach Ideas for Kids to Help Grow Your Church Community Use these 21 outreach ideas for kids to help them learn to reach out to their friends and neighbors. At a recent outreach retreat, one of our visiting children decided… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Kid’s Valentine’s Day Outreach Idea: Love Your Neighbor Day February is the perfect time for kids in your ministry to show your church neighbors the love of Jesus through acts of kindness. Here is how one children’s minister uses… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins The 3 Most Important Ideas from VBS to Copy for Sunday School An excellent vacation Bible school experience always leaves kids and ministry leaders delighted about Jesus and your children’s ministry program. But you don’t have to wait an entire year to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 5 of the Most Effective Church Outreach Event Ideas If you’re looking for the best impact-for-your-effort, check out our 5 most effective church event ideas for a strategy that engages families year-round. We found surprising insights in our research… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 6 mins 18 Winter Activities That Are Perfect for Your Children’s Ministry Here’s a list of 18 children’s ministry winter activities and ideas for kids, families, and teachers. Whether kids live in the north, south, east, or west, they all have one… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min 7 Prayer Stations to Cover Your Community in the New Year As a new year approaches, these seven prayer stations are a great way to invite families to pray for their community and thank God for all his blessings. Prayer Station… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min 3 Last-Minute Christmas Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry You need these three last-minute Christmas ideas now that Christmas is just around the corner! With so many things going on, you might still be preparing your Christmas services or… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins Christmas Video: A Free Gift for Families at Your Church Looking for a last-minute Christmas video to share with families at your church? We’ve got you covered! Families will love this unique, first-person take on the birth of Jesus, as… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preteen Christmas Outreach: Stocking Care Kits This is a great way to reach out to children: Christmas Outreach: Stocking Care Kits. You’ll Need: assorted colors of felt scissors hot glue a glue gun craft glue puffy… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Christmas Volunteer Appreciation Idea: Thank-You Stockings The stockings were hung by the children’s ministry classrooms with care to show volunteers how much families do care! Here’s a festive and fun way for kids and families to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email