Jennifer Hooks

Bible Activities and Sermons

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FREE Download: Hope Overflows Science Experiment

Use this Hope Overflow Experiment activity with kids to spark discussion about overflowing joy. Watch a video to see how it works here. Download Printable Instructions for Hope Overflows Activity…

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Facing the Social Dilemma: Resources

Discover resources you can share with families so you can begin real conversation about how social media impacts us all. These resources come from the webinar conversation “Facing the Social…

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6 mins

Why We Must Start Talking About Race in Our Children’s Ministries

Here’s why we must start talking about race in children’s ministry. “Can I talk to you?” The volunteer gave me one of those you-need-to-talk-with-your-child looks. In a whisper, she said…

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4 Can’t Miss Points of Kid Culture That You Need to Know

Reaching kids today is more complex than it used to be. There are even more significant shifts happening within our culture now that directly impact kids. If you serve kids,…

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7 mins

Copyright Infringement and Your Ministry: The Real Cost

Making extra copies of material you’ve purchased may save your ministry money. But the real cost of copyright infringement may shock you. Copyrights matter. Here’s why. Several years ago, a…

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8 Practical Tips for Getting Kids Into the Bible

Want to get kids into God’s Word? (Who doesn’t?) Here are 8 practical tips for getting kids into the Bible.  Regardless of kids’ age or experience with the Bible, there…

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4 Ways to Keep Families From Ghosting Your Church

Is your hospitality level high enough to keep families? Check out these 4 ministry-changing hospitality insights from unlikely sources. Dan and his four kids started coming to our church one…

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8 Science Object Lessons for Children’s Ministry

Use these 8 science object lessons for children’s ministry to plug into kids’ curiosity about the way things work — and connect them to God. With the controversy of evolution…

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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…

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Take the Safety Quiz: Just How Prepared Is Your Children’s Ministry?

Safety is quickly becoming a big concern of the church. Is your ministry doing all it needs to? Take this safety quiz to find out. Safety and security in children’s…

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29 Time Crunchers for Sunday School Teachers

When time gets away from you week after week during your lesson, use these 29 time crunchers for Sunday school teachers to keep the Sunday school lesson on track. “Time…

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5 Real-Life Situations that Left Ministers Dangerously Discouraged

Discouragement, despair, and disillusionment — these children’s ministers have been to the brink…and survived. Here’s how you can, too. Some call it a dry spell. For others, it’s a low…

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Is Sunday School on Life Support? Here’s the Research…

Is the much-trumpeted demise of Sunday school reality—or myth? Children’s Ministry Magazine has exclusive research results exploring the truth about Sunday school in churches today. Is it true that Sunday…

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Bible Lessons

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11 Creative Stations to Celebrate Jesus’ Easter Journey

Looking for an Easter journey for families? Try these 11 Easter stations for a memorable event! Easter is a time of celebration of new life in Jesus! As Christians, we’re…

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How to Handle Volunteers’ Top 9 Tardy Excuses Like a Pro

When we talk to children’s ministry leaders, they tell us that one of their biggest challenges is getting volunteers to show up on time. Tackle these top excuses for tardiness.…

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7 mins

Children’s Ministry’s Impact on Your Church Growth

Curious about the true power and effect of children’s ministry’s impact on your church growth? Look no further—we’ve got exclusive, hot-off-the-presses research that’ll rechart your thinking. Any advocate of children’s…

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Bible Lessons

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20 Sense-Sational Sunday School Ideas for Amazing Lessons

Use the five senses to “wow” kids in your Sunday school with these ideas and the amazing truth of God’s Word. Stop for a moment and close your eyes. Think…

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8 mins

Bully-Proof Your Children’s Ministry

Bully-proof your children’s ministry by stopping put-downs, power-mongers, and peace-breakers. Erik was small for his age. He kept to himself, wore thick glasses, and came from a poor family. And…

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3 Ways to Encourage Preschoolers’ Independence

If you work with preschoolers, you know they’re beginning to get their first taste of independence. This can mean lots of things — including the occasional headache — but ultimately…

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