Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 3 Ways to Treat VBS Volunteers Like VIPs 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… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 15 Do’s and Don’ts of Mental Health Care in Children’s Ministry Mental health issues such as anxiety and depression are on the rise in children, and it’s important that our children’s ministries are safe places for kids with challenges. To find… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 2 mins Jesus Saves Us: Free and Fun Easter Bible Lesson Ideas Need some easy Easter ideas for kids at your church? Look no further! Here is a free, flexible Bible lesson that playfully (and effectively) teaches that Jesus saves us! Simply… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Bible Memory That Goes From the Head to the Heart What do you envision when you hear the words “Bible memory?” You may picture a Bible verse on the fridge that parents work on with kids at home. Or perhaps… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins How to Help Young Families Have a Happy Easter! We love Easter Sunday! But for parents of young children, Easter brings a change of routine and some extra stress. Here are seven ways your church can set young families… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 5 Steps to Handling Burnout—Plus How to Avoid It Ministry can mean long hours. And it’s not just the workload that can be overwhelming; sometimes the emotional toll it takes can feel even greater. That means at times, it’s… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Outreach Tips: Intentional Ways to Befriend New Families Every outreach effort you undertake can be effective if you approach it from a practical perspective. Consider these outreach tips! Outreach. The word alone suggests a powerful connection and relevance… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 4 mins 4 Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Crafts It’s the season for sharing God’s love with others! Help kids say, “I love you!” with these heartfelt Valentine’s Day crafts for children’s ministry. Valentine’s Day Craft #1: Pop-Up Cards… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins How to Recruit for a Successful Ministry One of the biggest pain points children’s ministry directors face is how to recruit volunteers that love children, want to serve, and will stick around. To help ease the pain… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins The Complete Guide to Choosing the Best VBS for Your Church Use our complete guide to choosing the best VBS to ensure maximum outreach in your community and impact in kids’ lives. Choose the best VBS by using the following 20… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preteen Christmas Outreach: Stocking Care Kits This is a great way to reach out to children: Christmas Outreach: Stocking Care Kits. You’ll Need: assorted colors of felt scissors hot glue a glue gun craft glue puffy… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min 5 Tips for Working With Divorced Families Over Christmas If you lead a children’s ministry, check out these five tips for working with divorced families over Christmas. If you work with family ministry, chances are you have kids in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins Family Ministry Outreach Event: Christmas Family Fun! Want to plan a fun, faith-filled Christmas event for families? These seven simple ideas can help! Set up all or some of these activities at your church, and invite families… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Top 20 Kidmin Supplies to Put on Your Christmas Wish List Maintaining your children’s ministry supplies costs money, but these days your budget may be tighter than ever. So why not use Christmas as a chance to collect donations? You may… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Easy-to-Implement Tips to Thrive During the Holiday Season Avoid burnout and use these seven tips to thrive during the holiday season! This time of year opens up more opportunities for you to minister to first-time or occasional guests… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Children’s Church: How Is It Different Than Sunday School? There are two terms that often come up regarding children’s ministry programming: Sunday school and children’s church. But what are they? How do they differ? Well, that’s a complicated question… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 10 mins What to Say When Families Grieve Use these expert insights so you know what to say when families grieve a divorce, terminal illness, miscarriage or still-birth, or the death of a child. Loss and grief, just… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Preschool Object Lesson: Jesus Performs His First Miracle In this preschool object lesson, kids discover Jesus’ first miracle as they experience water changing colors. Scripture: John 2:1-12 Supplies: flashlight with batteries red cellophane (check the gift wrap section… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Craft: Praise Pinwheels In this preteen craft, kids make fun conversation starters as a way to tell others about Jesus. Preteen Craft: Praise Pinwheels Supplies: construction paper scissors straight pins beads pencils Give… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins What You Need to Know About Bullying Bullying. You may hear this word a lot. What is it, exactly? When does unkind behavior cross the line and become bullying? How can we help kids who are bullied?… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Message: Follow the Leader In this children’s message, kids play Follow the Leader as they learn about following the real leader—Jesus! Scripture: John 12:26 Supplies: Bible Follow the Leader Play Follow the Leader several… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
