11 Creative Stations to Celebrate Jesus’ Easter Journey
Easter is a time of celebration of new life in Jesus! As Christians, we’re obviously elated at what our Savior accomplished for us on the cross and when he arose…
Jennifer Hooks
- Jennifer Hooks is managing editor for Children's Ministry Magazine and a contributing author to Sunday School That Works (Group).
Posts by Jennifer
Children’s Ministry Salary Survey
Are you making the pay grade? Discover how children’s ministers like you were compensated in 2016. There’s no doubt—the time, love, and ongoing effort you pour into leading kids and…
How to Handle Volunteers’ Top Tardy Excuses
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.…
What Ever Happened to Modesty for Kids?
Today’s styles for preteens can make us scratch our heads and wonder what ever happened to modesty? As you enter your fifth-grade classroom, you notice several kids gathered around Kate,…
Parents Saving for College at Record Levels — And Still Coming Up Short
College tuition continues to rise, putting increasing pressure on parents hoping to give their children a hand in paying for school. According to Fidelity’s recently released 10-Year College Progress Report,…
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 versus creationism,…
How to Reach Digital Natives With the Gospel
Here’s how to keep today’s digital natives from “powering down” the minute they walk into your room. Recently I casually observed a mixed-age ministry program in a small church I…
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…
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…
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. He wore thick glasses. He came from a poor family.…
