Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Planning a Christmas Program? This Timeline Can Help! Christmas program planning is complicated. We can help! Check out this Christmas program planning timeline! Christmas Program Planning Timeline We know many of you are starting to think about putting… Read More
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 because it’s time to get creating! Make these… 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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Ministry Thanksgiving Decorating Idea: Grateful Graffiti Use this Thanksgiving decorating idea in your children’s ministry. Kids and parents will express their thanks on “grateful graffiti.” You’ll Need: yellow, orange, red, and purple bulletin-board paper scissors clear… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Christmas Musical Tryouts: Terrific or Terrible? Are Christmas musical tryouts terrific or terrible? Should churches hold tryouts for kids? Read on to hear both perspectives. Perspective #1: The Trouble With Tryouts Competition is a fact of… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 7 mins Thanksgiving Ideas: 6 Great Service Project Ideas to Inspire Grateful Kids Just in time for the season of thanks! Pick a Thanksgiving service project from a real church that teaches kids to serve joyfully. We’ve discovered six unique Thanksgiving service project… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Halloween: Children’s Ministry Influencer’s Christian Response We interviewed Ricardo Miller, a seasoned children’s ministry influencer, to weigh in on the debate about Halloween in church. Here’s what he said. Q: What are you doing for kids… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 6 mins 4 Service Projects That Give Kids an Attitude of Gratitude Want kids in your ministry to have an attitude of gratitude? Try out one of these 4 service projects for kids! We all want the kids in our children’s ministries… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Church Thanksgiving Celebration: Kid-Made Table Dressings Want to contribute to your church Thanksgiving celebration? Try this service project where kids prepare table dressings three weeks in advance. 3 Weeks Before Thanksgiving Celebration: Kids Decorate Placemats You’ll… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Make Christ Relevant to Kids Who Never Miss a Sunday Do the “perfect attendance” kids in your class yawn when you open the Bible? Hear from former missionary kid Scott Kinner about how to make Christ relevant to Christian kids… Read More
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
