Leader Resources Read in 9 mins Do You Know the ABCs of Spiritual Growth in Children? The secret to creating spiritual growth is understanding the ABCs of development. Rick Chromey explains it for us. Great Minds Think Alike? Over the past century, several notable minds have… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min 3 Simple Activities Your Church Nursery Will Love Learning activities like fingerplays are a fun and engaging way to introduce Jesus’ love to toddlers and infants in your nursery. Use this fingerplay message, song, and craft to teach… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min 4 Steps to Helping Nursery Parents Say a Healthy Goodbye Nursery dropoffs can be an emotional time. These are perfect steps to help parents say a healthy goodbye at your church nursery door. 4 Steps to Helping Nursery Parents Say… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Must-Haves for a Great Baby Ministry Your nursery represents an amazing opportunity to reach young families and to begin connecting little ones to God. Here are three things you must do to have the best baby… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Nursery Teaching Tip: Using the Five Senses During Early Childhood Early childhood matters at church because babies are built for learning. Every time they use their senses — touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound — it electrifies an infant’s brain… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 9 Different Approaches to Getting Kids’ Attention Tips and Approaches for Getting Kids’ Attention in Your Ministry. We’ve all had that moment when we realize we’ve lost control of the class. Our minds go blank, leaving us… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins How to Encourage Active Learning in Your Church Nursery Are you using your nursery to teach children? Trying using active learning in your church nursery to help little ones learn about the Bible. Nursery Active Learning Tip: Plan pre-session… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 19 Time-Fillers for When the Pastor’s Long-Winded Use this list of 19 time-fillers to make that extra class time positive learning time from your toddler room to your preteen ministry. Time-Fillers for Ages 2 and 3 1.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 3 Nursery Bible Activities for Your Children’s Ministry These three simple nursery Bible activities will help the youngest children in your ministry understand basic Bible concepts to build a powerful foundation. Nursery Bible Activity #1: The Tomb is… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Should Ministries Require Children to Memorize Scripture? To memorize or not to memorize scripture — that’s a controversial question for children’s ministers. And for some, it’s an extremely uncomfortable question. As Thom and Joani Schultz state, “The… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Nursery Discipline Issues: Dealing With a Biting Child One toddler behavior that causes consternation in the nursery is biting! First, there’s trauma to the child who feels the instant pain and indignation, then there’s her parent who may… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins The Common Questions on Sexuality That Kids Ask at Each Age As children grow, they have more and more questions surrounding their sexuality. Here are common questions for each age and ways that you can respond appropriately. Children and Sexuality: Age… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 8 Questions Parents Secretly Wonder About Your Nursery Here are 8 questions parents secretly wonder about your nursery. “We recently left our church of six years,” said one mother matter-of-factly. “The deciding factor was our toddler’s consistent negative… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Two Preschool Christmas Activities: Jesus’ Manger Try these two fun preschool Christmas activities as part of your Sunday school lesson to help preschoolers relate to Jesus at Christmas. Two Preschool Christmas Activities: Jesus’ Manger Finger Fun… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Church Nursery: Bible Babies This fun Bible Babies activity and song are a great way to show infants in your church nursery how much God loves every baby. Church Nursery: Bible Babies Cut out… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 10 Ministry Must-Haves to Impact All Learning Styles Here are 10 ministry must-haves in your classroom to help students of all learning styles to be impacted by God’s Word. All people learn differently — regardless of age. Whether… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Top 10 Tips for Teaching Toddlers in Your Nursery The 10 top tips for teaching toddlers are best revealed in the top 10 statements of the under-3 set. Discover why these traits make teaching toddlers such a joy…and a… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 5 Building Blocks for Teaching Toddlers (+ 8 Critical Safety Tips) Discover five building blocks for teaching terrific toddlers in your church nursery. “No, Mommy! I don’t want to!” wailed my 2-year-old. She clung to my neck as though I were… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Posting and Praying Over Signs for Your Children’s Ministry These children’s ministry signs will do more than provide information on what room to go to. It also brings your team together in prayer! “If two of you agree here… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 9 mins What New Parents Need Most From Your Nursery Discover what new parents need most from your nursery at church. Every pew was filled waiting for the pastor to teach when I noticed an elder nod to the mass… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 5 Powerful Ways to Build a Foundation in Your Nursery In the past, comments implying our nursery was only a babysitting service used to upset me. Today, though, I see them as timely openings to educate parents and volunteers about… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email