Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Ministry Game: Belly Laugh This silly game called “Belly Laugh” reminds kids that God loves a joyful heart. Bible Connect: Psalm 9:2; Psalm 28:7 Children’s Ministry Game: Belly Laugh Have one child lie on… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 5 Fail-Proof Tips for Fall Family Events At Group, we’ve spent decades trying and testing countless activities with kids and families. Here you’ll find 5 fail-proof tips from our years of discovery to make your fall family… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 7 mins 5 Keys to Open Up Faith-Building at Home Today’s parents come with a wide variety of home-life circumstances. Church leaders need these 5 keys to open up faith-building at home. Use these tools to understand today’s parents. Then,… Read More
Object Lesson Read in 2 mins Tasty Halloween Object Lesson for Elementary: Pumpkin Pancakes In this elementary object lesson, kids will learn how new life springs from death with these Halloween-themed pumpkin pancakes. With Halloween being a spooky and scary time for kids, there’s… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Family Ministry Activity: Creating Family Timelines Use this timeline activity to help families celebrate their journey with God and to reflect on his faithfulness in their lives over the years. For each family, you’ll need: Bible… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Pen Pals: A Friendly Fall Community Outreach Idea As the back-to-school frenzy ebbs and families are settling into some routines, it’s a great time for a fun fall community outreach idea. One that guides kids and their family… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins 10 Ways to Create Parent Connections That Actually Work Learn how you can create parent connections that work with today’s families. It’s a children’s minister’s fantasy: Every parent involved in your ministry. You hear weekly, firsthand reports about kids’… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Fabulous Fall Craft Ideas for Children’s Ministry Autumn is in the air! Or, at least it soon will be! So get out the glue and roll up your sleeves. It’s time to create fall crafts and have… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins 6 Terrific Ideas to Enhance Your Church’s Family Ministry We asked children’s ministry and family ministry leaders for their #1 ideas to minister to families. You won’t believe how easy some of these are! There are many facets to… Read More
Uncategorized Read in 3 mins 2 Free Family Devotions About Gratitude and Patience Summer break offers families and kids some reprieve from the busyness of the school year, but it can also surface some struggles. Everyone may be spending more time together, and… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 7 mins 5 Steps to Take to Genuinely Partner With Parents “Partner with parents”—it’s a children’s ministry catchphrase; it’s a tagline; it’s a promise. And I’m going to risk offending you by saying that it’s something few children’s ministers truly do.… Read More
At-home Activities Read in 1 min Free Activity Download for Children’s Ministry | Family Summer Bucket List Here’s a fun, new way for families to grow their faith together this summer. Summer is a great time for families to have fun, explore, and make memories together and… Read More
