Summer break offers families and kids some reprieve from the busyness of the school year, but it can also surface some struggles. Everyone may be spending more time together, and…
Meet four ministries with extraordinary service projects that reach people in need — AND their own kids.
We all want the kids in our children’s ministries to cultivate thankful hearts.…
How do we help kids who are sometimes full of the things of this world still hunger for the things of God?
As a child of the ’70s, I was…
Use this idea to put kids in charge of the Thanksgiving table!
Expressing gratitude at the family Thanksgiving meal usually begins (and ends) like this:
“Let’s go around and say…
It’s no secret that COVID-19 has brought with it many challenges, struggles, and mental health issues. Kids’ worlds have been turned upside down as their routines completely changed and social…
Spread Christmas Cheer With Free Thank-You Cards
During Christmastime, opportunities to say “Thank you” abound. To support you and the kids in your ministry as you share heartfelt gratitude, we’re…
Whether you lead an entire children’s ministry, teach a class, lead a small group, or serve as a team member, you are a leader. But are you an excellent leader?…
These 10 recruiting missteps can cost you new volunteers. Here’s how to avoid them.
It can be a delicate dance to attract volunteers who will commit to your ministry. As…
As summer approaches, is VBS on your mind? Perhaps you’re asking yourself a question nearly as old as ministry itself: “How do I hang onto good volunteers?” You certainly aren’t…
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so use these three quick Thanksgiving activities to bring a sense of gratitude to your children’s ministry.
3 Quick and Simple Thanksgiving Activities
Activity…
These five parent-led Easter ideas are for the whole family. These activities are perfect for Lent, and some can even be used all year long!
5 Parent-Led Easter Ideas to…
As a volunteer recruiter, you think you’ve done what’s necessary to win and impress. But then you discover that your words or actions sent the potential volunteer running for the…
They say actions speak louder than words. That’s why, when it comes to recognizing and retaining volunteers, it’s so important to regularly show your volunteer team how much they matter…
You want to build a safe, reliable ministry team, yes? Start with these five keys to recruiting a strong Sunday school team.
1. Build the team you want.
Whether you’re…
Check out these 3 great ways to say thanks to your kidmin team this year!
I love this time of year! Our hearts are full of gratitude to our great…
Want to help kids show gratitude? Use this fun Thanksgiving Bingo game to spark a discussion with kids on the topic of thankfulness.
You’ll need:
paper
pencils
scissors
a bowl…
Here are 28 articles full of tips to help you lead your children’s ministry volunteers.
Leading Volunteers: Affirmation and Encouragement
1. 10 Outstanding Ways to Thank Volunteers
Use these 10…
Your hard-won volunteers will serve—for a while. But then they’ll go. Here’s world-class advice on managing volunteer turnover.
1. Appreciate everyone, but focus on your core.
Appreciate everyone, but focus…
Here’s why—and how—your senior pastor can become your strongest ministry supporter.
It was the holiest of holy times in the life of the church: snack time during vacation Bible school.…
Insights from experts on how to answer kids’ toughest questions.
You’ve heard them before: Those questions from children that stops you cold and leaves you searching for the right words…
Do you ever find yourself wondering if VBS truly makes a difference? If Jesus really uses VBS music, decorations, Bible discoveries, and volunteers to transform lives?
It’s natural to ponder…
