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
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Halloween Outreach Idea: Candy Corn Treat Bag Topper Halloween doesn’t need to be about ghosts and goblins! This Candy Corn Treat Bag Topper will provide kids with a sweet treat and a sweeter message about Jesus. Outreach Ideas… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 5 Halloween Alternatives for Your Children’s Ministry Check out these 5 Halloween alternatives for your children’s ministry so kids can still enjoy the fall season—without the scary parts. Halloween Alternative #1: Family Storytelling Retreat Have a family… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Help! The Kids Are Overstimulated: Practical Insights and Advice From Ministry Veterans The noise and excitement that delight some kids might be too much for others. Learn how to help kids who feel overstimulated in your children’s ministry. Praise music blares. Stage… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins Loving Lunches: How One Church Loves Neighbors Through Food Looking for a new neighborhood outreach idea? Something to nourish people’s hearts and health? Read on to discover how one church makes and delivers bagged lunches to neighbors every Saturday.… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins What’s For Lunch? Tips for Serving Lunch at VBS Thinking of serving lunch at VBS this year? Check out these tasty menu ideas and planning tips from a church in Walpole, Massachusetts. It’s an often-heard comment after a fun-filled… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Help! The Kids Just Said a Bad Word: Insights and Advice From Ministry Veterans Sometimes kids really do say the darndest things—and not always in a good way. Bad words out of a child’s mouth sound extra unsettling, don’t they? Read on to find… Read More
Age Level Read in 2 mins 4 Fall Festival Games for Your Children’s Ministry Need game ideas for your children’s ministry’s fall festival? These four ideas help kids learn new things about each other and build unity. Try them out! Fall Festival Game #1:… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Can the Candy: Why Gimmicks in Children’s Ministry Don’t Work The bribes and gimmicks are common in children’s ministry today. But do the prizes and gimmicks affect children’s hearts—or only their behavior? Kidmin Gimmicks “Extortion turns a wise man into… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Help! My Teen Helpers Aren’t…Well…Helpful: Practical Insights and Advice From Ministry Veterans Teen helpers aren’t always…well…helpful. Read on to learn practical strategies for managing teenage volunteers—from children’s ministry pros. Eager-looking teenagers from your church’s youth ministry approach you. One says she’s always… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 8 mins 90 Ideas for Fall Festival Fun for Families and Kids Family fall festivals are great opportunities for ministry to your community. If you’re looking for great ideas for your church’s fall festival, we’ve got you covered. Check out these 90… Read More
