Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 7 mins Thanksgiving Ideas: 6 Great Service Project Ideas to Inspire Grateful Kids Just in time for the season of thanks! Pick a Thanksgiving service project from a real church that teaches kids to serve joyfully. We’ve discovered six unique Thanksgiving service project… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Halloween: Children’s Ministry Influencer’s Christian Response We interviewed Ricardo Miller, a seasoned children’s ministry influencer, to weigh in on the debate about Halloween in church. Here’s what he said. Q: What are you doing for kids… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 6 mins 4 Service Projects That Give Kids an Attitude of Gratitude Want kids in your ministry to have an attitude of gratitude? Try out one of these 4 service projects for kids! We all want the kids in our children’s ministries… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Church Thanksgiving Celebration: Kid-Made Table Dressings Want to contribute to your church Thanksgiving celebration? Try this service project where kids prepare table dressings three weeks in advance. 3 Weeks Before Thanksgiving Celebration: Kids Decorate Placemats You’ll… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Make Christ Relevant to Kids Who Never Miss a Sunday Do the “perfect attendance” kids in your class yawn when you open the Bible? Hear from former missionary kid Scott Kinner about how to make Christ relevant to Christian kids… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 3 mins 9 Quick Tips for Teaching Kids to Pray Prayer habits that last a lifetime are most often formed in childhood. That’s why teaching kids to pray is so critical. As with most spiritual disciplines, prayer is caught more… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min The 10 Best Features for Church Nursery Toys Keep little ones in your ministry safe and engaged! Follow these recommendations when buying toys for your church nursery. Outfitting our preschool and nursery ministries with the best of these… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Critical Lockdown Procedures for Children’s Ministry Does your children’s ministry have lockdown procedures in case of emergency? If not, you need to check out this critical list. Today’s children are exposed to ever-increasing rates of violence.… Read More
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