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 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 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
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
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins How to Create a Sensory Room for Your Ministry Looking for a way to help children who sometimes struggle in a large classroom setting? Try a sensory room for your ministry! A couple of years ago our children’s ministry… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 1 min Top 11 Ministry Ideas to Shine Jesus’ Light at Halloween Fall festivities present opportunities to shine the light of Jesus. Check out our 13 ideas to shine Jesus’ light at Halloween! 3 Pumpkin Children’s Messages Here are three children’s messages… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 29 Time Crunchers for Sunday School Teachers Does time slip away from you during your lesson? Use these 29 time crunchers for Sunday school teachers to keep your children’s ministry on track. “Time is money.” We’ve all… Read More