Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Discipline Dilemmas: Answers to 7 Questions About Calming the Chaos Discipline is critical to helping kids stay engaged. The most interactive and Bible-rich lesson on the planet doesn’t stand a chance in a room where kids are out of control.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 10 Things Your Ministry Can Do to Stop Racism Before It Starts 10 things you and your ministry can do to stop racism before it starts. What will you do now to embrace the “people of every tribe and tongue and people… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 1, 2, 3—Eyes on Me! 9 Engaging Ways to Quiet a Chatty Class Have a chatty class? Need ways to keep your kids focused? Read on to find helpful insights, plus 9 simple, attention-getting tips! An effective lesson includes time for kids to… 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 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 7 mins Bully-Proof Your Children’s Ministry Is bullying happening in your church’s children’s ministry? Chances are, it is. Handling bullying can feel overwhelming and hopeless. But take courage, we’re here to help! Read on to find… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 14 Steps for Successfully Implementing Curriculum Is it time for a new curriculum? The great news is, an excellent curriculum that’ll benefit your ministry is out there—it’s just a matter of finding it! Here’s a primer… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins How to Translate the Behavior Signals Kids Are Sending Kids may not have the words to express what they’re feeling, but their behavior can tell you a lot. Here’s how to recognize what kids are telling you and what… 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 19 Inexpensive Decorating Ideas for Sunday School Rooms Decorating your Sunday school classroom to be an exciting learning environment for kids can be tough on a budget. Here are 19 inexpensive decorating ideas for Sunday school rooms that’ll… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Choosing a Children’s Bible at a Child’s Reading Level The challenge in choosing the right children’s Bible is to pick one that communicates God’s message in a way children can read and understand. Remember that each situation is unique.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 4 Ministry-Related Social Media Blunders to Avoid These 4 social media blunders could destroy your ministry—and your reputation. Do an online search for “social media blunders,” and you’ll find a slew of examples of major slip-ups, often… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Children’s Ministry Leaders The new year is upon us and it’s time to start making New Year’s resolutions. Maybe you’re planning to exercise more, eat healthier foods, or learn a new skill. Whatever… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 3 Tips for Working With Children’s Negative Attitudes First, minimize the impact of negative attitudes and then create a positive atmosphere for children with these tips. A child with a negative attitude often seeks love and craves attention.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Choosing a Curriculum: Don’t Go It Alone! Choosing a curriculum can be tough! If you’re in any children’s ministry groups on social media, chances are you see this question often: What curriculum do you use? People want… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins How to Successfully Combine Age Groups in Sunday School For small churches, it may be the best option. Many churches combine age groups because they don’t have enough people to staff individual classes. Others combine their groups for special… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Helpful Tips for Caring for Children Affected by Divorce Divorce doesn’t just affect the parents—it affects the whole family. It’s important to know how to understand and care for the family and children during this stressful time. Here are… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Utilize the Tools You Have to Be Fully Equipped for Classroom Discipline You are fully equipped for classroom discipline with the discipline tools you already have — you just don’t know it yet… You were gung-ho to instruct children in the things… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 4 Great Reasons to Start Small Groups in Your Children’s Ministry As a children’s ministry leader interested in connecting with kids, perhaps you’ve wondered if your children’s ministry might have room for small groups. Here are four reasons to try this… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Streaming Into Christmas Vacation: How to Guide Families Through Today’s Stream of Online Content With Christmas vacation comes more down time—and screen time—for kids. This Christmas season, and all year long, partner with parents to help families stream good news of great joy into… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 10 Blessings to Be Thankful for in Children’s Ministry Let’s face it. A children’s ministry leader counts a lot of blessings…and faces a lot of challenges. Perhaps, you’re having a hard time finding things to be thankful for this… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email