Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 8 Critical Principles Every Person in Leadership Should Know Much of learning seems to happen through trial and error, and that’s true of learning to be a leader. We know when something hasn’t gone well, but often we aren’t… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Can the Candy: Why Gimmicks Don’t Work The proliferation of bribes and gimmicks is a common scene in children’s ministry today. But do the prizes and gimmicks affect children’s hearts—or only their behavior? “Extortion turns a wise… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Bold Bible Truths: How to Anchor Preteens in the Truth A faith foundation begins with understanding the truths about who God is and what the Bible teaches. These truths are especially important for preteens to understand as they launch into… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Value Your Volunteers — Don’t Just Appreciate Them Valuing the people who volunteer in your ministry matters more than appreciating them. Here’s why. New to children’s ministry, I had it all together. The best curriculum, programs, policies, and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Deep and Wide: Bible Experiences for Combined-Age Groups Social scientists have researched what happens when children of different ages play and learn together. And guess what: There are advantages for kids of all ages! Read on to find… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins How to Lead Change Like a Pro Here’s what you need to know to successfully lead change through your ministry. Lead the Way Just last week a volunteer said, “Gloria, I’m so glad we’re making some changes.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Creative Ways to Find VBS Volunteers! Where in the world can you find VBS volunteers? When it comes to recruiting volunteers for VBS, the obvious place to start is with your regular weekly children’s ministry volunteers… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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 6 mins 8 Critical Things to Do When You’re the New Kid on Staff Are you new to your church staff? Here are eight things you need to do to start with a bang! So you’re a new children’s minister? Maybe this is the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 5 Crucial Things Children’s Ministry Leaders Need Welcome to the world of children’s ministry! Whether you’re a new leader, or someone who has been shepherding kids and their families for years, it’s good to review the basics.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 5 Things Siblings of Kids With Disabilities Wish You Knew Ever wonder what the siblings of children with disabilities are thinking and feeling? Here are 5 inner thoughts—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 5 Questions to Ask Yourself as You Teach Kids to Pray If you want to teach kids to pray, answer these five important questions. The class ends, and you plop into a chair to quietly ponder the morning. You started class… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Volunteer Myth-Busters: 7 Things You Thought You Knew About Volunteers When’s the last time you talked to a fellow children’s ministry director who said, “I’m all set with volunteers! My roster is full, with eager back-ups for emergency substitutes. My… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Bible Snack: Creation Snack Mix This creation snack mix is a fun and tasty snack that serves as a delicious way to teach kids about God’s creation. Have kids follow along as you read in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Age Level Insights for Sharing the Easter Story With Children Want to help children understand the story of Easter in age-appropriate ways? These age level insights from a Licensed Pastoral Counselor will help. After his mom read aloud a book… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Tips for Teaching Bible Stories to Preschoolers Are some Bible stories off-limits for preschoolers? How can we teach Bible stories to preschoolers so they truly understand them? “Don’t teach preschoolers about sin. And don’t teach them that… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 7 mins 6 Secrets to Raising Fearless Kids in a Fear-Filled World In a scary world, how do we raise up fearless kids? By meeting fear face-to-face with our faith. Not long after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, a large… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 18 Kidmin Organization Tips You Won’t Want to Miss Check out these 18 kidmin organization tips when you say, “This year I resolve to get organized!” How many years have you been saying that? Well, now’s the time to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Classroom Environments: Nursery and Preschool Essentials Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers have certain needs, and those needs help us determine what’s truly essential in these ministries. Here’s a list of the must-haves for your nursery and preschool… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Top 20 Best Ways to Lead the Volunteers in Your Children’s Ministry Something borrowed, but nothing blue! Check out these 20 tips to lead volunteers from us to keep from being “blue” in your ministry! We’ve compiled our 20 best, most-enduring volunteer… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 5 Can’t-Miss Success Tips for Vacation Bible School It doesn’t matter which VBS curriculum you use, with our top 5 VBS success tips, you’ll run your program more smoothly, publicize your church in your community, and interest the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email