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Preteen Sunday School Lesson: God’s Loving Guidelines

Use this Valentine’s Day Preteen Sunday school lesson to help preteens learn about God’s loving guidelines. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in their faith. 1.…

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The preschoolers sit with a volunteer during the lesson on God Can Do All Things.

Preschool Sunday School Lesson: God Can Do All Things

Two preteens are sitting at a classroom table working on some valentine activities.

3 Unique Valentine’s Day Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry

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An older elementary girl turns backwards in her chair and makes a heart with her hands.

Valentine’s Day Children’s Message: Sharing Your Heart

Use this Valentine’s Day Children’s Message: Sharing Your Heart to show your children’s ministry kids the depth of God’s love. Theme: Valentine’s Day Text: 1 John 4:10-11 Preparation: Give kids…

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Preschool Sunday School Lesson: God Can Do All Things

Use this free Sunday school lesson with your preschool class to learn that God can do all things! Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in their…

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Object Lesson: How to Talk to Kids About Body Image

Children as young as 3 years old are conscious of their body image. In the largest study of its kind in the world, researchers found that almost 38 percent of…

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How to Utilize Positive Peer Pressure in Your Children’s Ministry

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Preteen Sunday School Lesson: The Importance of Manners

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Why Preteens Don’t Come Back to Your Church — and What to Do About It

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Why Online Children’s Ministry Is Important for Children with Special Needs

Here’s why online children’s ministry in a pandemic is a brand-new opportunity to minister to children and families living with special needs.  Because of COVID-19, churches have closed their doors…

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Safety First: Why You Absolutely Can’t Skip Background Checks

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Why Preteens Don’t Come Back to Your Church — and What to Do About It

Why preteens don’t come back to your church — and what to do about it. From kids who’ve done it — and how you can stop the exodus. Each year…

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Mom and son work together to make a mitten angels Christmas craft.

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