Leader Resources Read in 12 mins How to Minister in the Wake of Tragedy, Violence, and Disaster These three ministries have overcome tragedy, violence, and disaster. Here are their stories—and what you can learn from their experiences. When tragedy strikes a community, it often comes quickly and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Hiding God’s Word in Our Hearts: 7 Bible Memory Tips to Make Scripture Stick Helping kids learn Scripture is important. But what does it really look like? We want kids to hide God’s Word in their hearts, but does that mean rote Bible memory?… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins 5 Volunteer-Free Fall Family Events Pumpkin patches. Hot cocoa. Apples. And candy! When temps begin to drop, families at your church may start looking for these treats and other fall traditions and festivities. Perhaps your… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Family Ministry Ideas: 9 Perfect Postpartum Gifts for New Moms A lot of organizations bless moms during their prenatal journey. But what about postpartum? When a mom gives birth, use one of these gift ideas from your ministry to bless… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Halloween: Children’s Ministry Influencer’s Christian Response With debate about how to respond to Halloween, we asked Ricardo Miller, children’s pastor and ministry influencer, to weigh in. Here’s what he said. Q: What are you doing for… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 9 Fabulous Fall Ideas to Use in Your Children’s Ministry Use these 9 ideas to make this your most amazing fall for families, children, and your entire church. Colorful leaves, football, hayrides, apple cider, a return to school, and fuller… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 5 Fail-Proof Tips for Fall Family Events At Group, we’ve spent decades trying and testing countless activities with kids and families. Here you’ll find 5 fail-proof tips from our years of discovery to make your fall family… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 9 mins 7 Safety Tips to Strengthen Your Children’s Ministry This Year A large part of ministry is keeping kids safe whenever they’re in your care. Use these ministry safety tips and guidelines to strengthen your ministry’s security. Six-year-old Jolene loves coming… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Help for Handling Different Types of Behavior Problems Behavior struggles can be exhausting, but these tips can help you get your bearings and energy back. First, let’s look into the heart of kids’ behavior problems. David was precocious… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins What You Need to Know About Bullying Bullying. You may hear this word a lot. What is it, exactly? When does unkind behavior cross the line and become bullying? How can we help kids who are bullied?… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 7 Things You Need to Know to Get a Raise in Children’s Ministry Ministry isn’t about money, but there are times you need to be smart about getting a raise in children’s ministry. Here’s how. Stories from the Kidmin Front Lines “I resigned… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Pen Pals: A Friendly Fall Community Outreach Idea As the back-to-school frenzy ebbs and families are settling into some routines, it’s a great time for a fun fall community outreach idea. One that guides kids and their family… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins How to Successfully Partner with Schools in Your Community Follow this ministry’s lead for partnering with—and blessing—your local schools. Back in June of last year, I was having lunch at our church in New Hope, Minnesota, with six principals… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Fabulous Fall Craft Ideas for Children’s Ministry Autumn is in the air! Or, at least it soon will be! So get out the glue and roll up your sleeves. It’s time to create fall crafts and have… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Safety First: Why You Absolutely Can’t Skip Background Checks Here’s why you absolutely can’t skip background checks. Use this guide for tactfully conducting a background check on every person who may come into contact with kids in your ministry.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 7 Discipline Strategies to Stop Behavior Problems Before They Start Use these discipline strategies to stop behavior problems before they start. Let’s be real: Ministry to kids isn’t all high-fives and butterflies and faith commitments, is it? Sometimes it’s dealing… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 7 “Spintacular” Volunteer Retainment Principles When it comes to building a healthy volunteer culture, what can churches learn from local gyms? Read on to find out! I joined a gym a couple of years ago.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 9 mins 8 Great Back-to-School Sunday School Activities to Build Faith Here are 8 great back-to-school Sunday school activities to help kids build a lasting relationship with Jesus this school year. Back to school is a critical time for your Sunday… 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 2 mins Best Fest: 4 Can’t-Miss Tips for Planning Your Fall Festival We know a large number of churches enjoy putting on a Fall Festival. Here are four tips to help make your Fall Fest planning a treat. It’s a great way… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 10 mins 24 Wet and Wild Summer Ideas for Children’s Ministry Use these wet and wild summer ideas for your children’s ministry! We’ve got plenty of mix-and-match summer ideas to help you keep kids shrieking in delight with wild, wet fun… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
