Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Training Meeting for Special Needs Ministry Teachers Use this teacher training meeting to train your Sunday school teachers for helping children with special needs or learning disabilities. 1. Tough Act Form three groups. Give each teacher in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 6 Critical Keys to Enhance Your Bible Storytelling It can happen in almost any class. Kids are engaged in learning through hands-on experiences, and then it hits. The class forms a circle for story time and the mood… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Tips for Effective Volunteer Recruiting In a volunteer recruiting rut? Join our conversation with veteran recruiters to discover their secrets for effective recruiting that stands the test of time! Will the kids in your ministry… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Holiday Read in 1 min Free Download: Buddy Valentine Cards Share what’s in your heart this Valentine’s Day—with all the children you love, in all the ways you love them. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to recognize all your… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Where Do I Find Great Volunteers for Special Needs Classrooms? Finding volunteers called to service in special needs ministry may be one of your most difficult tasks. In my experience, I’ve found volunteers who are a great fit through the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Top 10 Behind-the-Scenes Children’s Ministry Volunteer Roles Consider recruiting these 10 behind-the-scenes volunteer roles to serve in children’s ministry at your church. When you picture “children’s ministry volunteers,” you may see teachers, worship leaders, and classroom helpers.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 3 Key Steps to Solve Your Volunteer Crisis Do you have a volunteer crisis? Is your children’s ministry in a state of chaos because you don’t have enough volunteers? Take this quiz. Volunteer Crisis Quiz Do you ever… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Tips for Creating Bias-Free Classrooms in Your Children’s Ministry Here’s how to make sure all children feel valued and loved in your ministry by creating bias-free classrooms in your church. “Teacher’s Pet” is a painful reality in most classrooms… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 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… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 5 Secrets Siblings of Kids With Special Needs Wish You Knew Ever wonder what the siblings of children with special needs are thinking and feeling? Here are 5 secrets—in their words—they wish you knew. The hit song from the late 1960s… 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 Welcoming Families With Special Needs to Your Church Here are tips on creating an attitude of acceptance and practical ways to welcome families impacted by special needs. My family recently moved to Minnesota, and we’re looking for a… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Ways to Create Irresistible Volunteer Training Events Getting volunteers to attend volunteer training can be a challenge, but one you can overcome. Your volunteers will love attending training when you follow these tips! When volunteers sign up… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 25 Essentials to Be an Excellent Children’s Ministry Leader Whether you lead an entire children’s ministry, teach a class, lead a small group, or serve as a team member, you are a leader. But are you an excellent leader?… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 2 Irresistible Ways to Build Sunday School Attendance Here are two theme ideas to build Sunday school attendance when your children’s ministry cools off. It’s that time of the year. The skies are gray, the air is cold,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 3 Ways to Keep Learning as a Leader One of the most critical things you can do as a leader is to keeping learning. Here are simple ways you can do that with your team. 1. Leaders who… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Ministry Basics Read in 9 mins Kids Should Be Seen and Heard: 5 Ways to Make Conversation Part of Your Ministry Conversations with kids are free, require no supplies, and are a snap to drop into a lesson. And, best of all, they deliver huge value! At Group, we make conversations… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Important “Must-Dos” When Switching Curriculum So we’ve talked about various reasons for choosing a published curriculum. But what if you’re already using published curriculum and the itch to switch arises? Here are some things to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 4 Things to Keep in Mind as You Start a Special Needs Ministry Thinking about a special needs ministry start-up in your church? Here are four things to keep in mind as you get started. Children’s pastors are often the first members of… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Prayers for the New Year: 31 Daily Prayers for Children’s Ministry For this new year, resolve to take on these daily prayers for your children’s ministry. What better time to get into a new rhythm of prayer than when you’re ringing… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 6 mins 19 Winter Activities That Are Perfect for Your Children’s Ministry Here’s a list of 19 children’s ministry winter activities and ideas for kids, families, and teachers. Whether kids live in the north, south, east, or west, they all have one… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
