Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 5 Critical Ways to Keep Your Volunteer Team From Fraying All of us have ragged edge times. That’s why you need to check out these 5 critical ways to keep your volunteer team from fraying. Susan Lennartson shares valuable insight… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Ideas for Raising Kid Leaders in Your Children’s Ministry Are you raising leaders in your children’s ministry? Helping your kids grow as leaders will prepare them for the world, give them tools to help others, and grow stronger in… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Tips for Responding to Bullying in Your Ministry Check out these 7 concrete, practical steps to thwart bullying and to build a caring community in your ministry. While schools have come under scrutiny because of violent incidents, churches… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Help! The Kids Aren’t Paying Attention: Practical Insights and Advice From Ministry Veterans Kids are wiggly and giggly and chatty. And we love them for it! But what do you do when kids just can’t seem to tune in to your teaching? Read… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 16 Quick and Easy Best-Ever Birthday Ideas for Preteens Be sure to make your preteens feel extra special on their birthday this year. Try one of these 16 best-ever birthday ideas. 16 Quick and Easy Best-Ever Birthday Ideas for… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins The Caring Checklist Your Church Nursery Really Needs Use this church nursery checklist to prepare for a Sunday morning in your church nursery. To send the message of God’s care for the “least of these,” you need everything… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Resolving Challenging Behavior in Children’s Ministry Your Sunday school teachers are going to meet children with challenging behaviors—some with diagnosed disorders and others who just act out sometimes. Check out these secrets to resolving challenging behavior… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 5 Food-Related Assumptions to Avoid in Children’s Ministry What behind-the-scenes food experiences affect kids who attend your VBS? As children’s ministry leaders, perhaps we have food-related assumptions we need to reconsider. Read on to gain perspective as you… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 16 Ways for Senior Pastors to Build Relationships With Children There are many ways for senior pastors to build strong relationships with children in your church. “I let the Sunday school teachers take care of the kids; my ministry is… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Children’s Ministry Handbook: A Ministry Must-Have! What should your church include in its children’s ministry handbook? Discover how a small booklet makes a big impact on volunteers. Volunteers have said “yes” to serving in children’s ministry.… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Desperate for Volunteers? Here’s What NOT to Do. I know. You need more volunteers. So do I. And we always will. Building a volunteer team is a never-ending process, especially if your ministry is growing. If we’re desperate… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins Food Ministry: 3 Nourishing Outreach Ideas for Churches Nourish hearts and bodies in your ministry with these three simple outreach ideas from a church in Alabama. Read on to discover how to minister to kids through food! “Sometimes… Read More