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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary Object Lesson: Kindness Coins In this elementary object lesson, kids experience what it’s like to give and receive kindness while exploring 1 Thessalonians 5:15. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Supplies: Bible coins (3 per child)… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Summer Snack for All Ages: Sandy Cups In this summer snack, kids enjoy a “desert” snack as they discover that God is with us everywhere. Bible Story: Joseph is imprisoned. (Genesis 39–40) Bible Verse: “For the Lord… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool Craft: Sweet Flower Gardens In this preschool craft, kids make flower gardens as they explore the parable of the farmer and the seed. Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23; Luke 8:4-15 Supplies: foam bowls (1 per… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 5 mins Free Bible Lesson: The Parable of the Persistent Widow In this free Bible lesson, kids explore the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18 as they discover that God wants us to be persistent in our prayers. Scripture:… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins Family Faith Adventures: 7 Ways to Take Faith on the Road This Summer Family Adventure 1: Keep a Sheep Challenge families to grab a cotton ball or (clean) crumpled tissue and make it the family pet sheep for the week. They’ll give it… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Devotion: What’s a Leader? In this children’s devotion, kids take guesses on an unseen object as they explore the meaning of leadership. Scripture: 1 Kings 3:9-10 You’ll need: Bible a small object Children’s Devotion:… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 4 Tips for a Big Summer in Your Small Church Summer’s fast approaching and those of us in the children’s ministry world are feeling the heat—and not just on the thermometer! While teachers and families may look at summer as… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Simple Partner Activity: Fearless Noses In this simple partner activity, kids lead partners who have their eyes closed to explore how God is bigger than their fears. This game helps kids explore the Bible story… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Preteen Object Lesson: Jesus Talks With Peter In this preteen object lesson, kids discover God’s lovingkindness as they poke holes in bags of water and watch the water stay put. Scripture: John 13:31-38; 18:15-18, 25-27; 21:15-25 Supplies:… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Fun and Quick Team Activity: Touch the Floor When you have extra time to spare, consider using this simple team activity where kids discover the importance of getting along with others. This game helps kids explore 1 Samuel… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Earth Day Snack for All Ages: Seven Days to Praise In this Earth Day snack, kids gobble up goodies as they praise God for his amazing creation. Scripture: Psalm 148:3-5; Genesis 1:1–2:4a Supplies: Bible white paper for place mats markers… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins Digital Discipleship: 3 Powerful Tools to Deepen Kids’ Faith and Reach Families! Full confession. Technology and I have a tenuous relationship. As a child of the 70’s, I’m a digital immigrant. Fax machines, landlines, and inter-office memos—we all go way back. (Maybe… Read More
