Leader Resources Read in 4 mins How to Teach About Serving (Plus: 12 Service Projects to Try) If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my work with children, it’s that we need to train kids to serve. I want to teach kids how to serve and not… 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! So get out the glue and roll up your sleeves. It’s time to create fall crafts and have bushels of fun! Fall is the perfect… 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 learned 5 fail-proof tips for fall family events. So you’re having a fall event? Good for you! Whether it’s a Fall Festival, Backward Trick-or-Treat, Trunk or Treat,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 4 Ways to Develop an Irresistible Culture in Your Ministry Culture is your brand. The way your team greets people, deals with challenges, ministers to kids and families, and even says goodbye is a part of it. The look and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins How to Build Community With Kids, Parents, and Volunteers Use this win-win game plan to build community with kids, parents, and volunteers in your children’s ministry. One of my favorite things about football games in the fall is the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Looking for a Halloween Alternative? Try This Orchard Event! Looking for a Halloween alternative? This orchard event will help families in your church celebrate the changing seasons and enjoy some time of fellowship and worship. Halloween Alternative: Orchard Event… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins The 3 P’s to Shape Your Volunteer Affirmation Ideas If you’ll follow these 3 P’s of volunteer affirmation, your volunteers will truly feel appreciated. Do your children’s ministry volunteers feel appreciated? Hebrews 3:13 says, “Encourage one another daily, as… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 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
Age Level Read in 2 mins 4 Fall Festival Games for Your Children’s Ministry These “everyone-wins” games and activities are perfect for a church fall festival. As children play together, they’ll discover new things about one another—and they’ll have a blast! You’ll build unity… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins A Complete Guide to Interns in Children’s Ministry One of the most overlooked volunteer resources in children’s ministry is interns. Here’s a complete guide to best partner with these wonderful, all-too-often untapped resources! My first experience as a… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins Build Community and Reach Out Through Your Kids! Start your plan to build community today! It’s the perfect time to plan a fun outreach to children that spreads the light of Jesus to their whole family and gets… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Top 3 Reasons for Choosing Published Curriculum Some children’s ministry leaders find themselves writing their own curriculum. While some may choose to do this, we think choosing a published curriculum may offer you more bang for your… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 10 mins Practical Ways to Get Smart About Safety in Your Ministry A secure church is critical to effective ministry today. This safety guide helps to ensure you’re on the right path to creating a safe sanctuary. Prepared and Aware One beautiful… 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
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins FREE Fall Kickoff Event: Wild About God! Use this children’s ministry jungle event: Wild About God to make your children’s ministry event planning easy and build momentum for your ministry. Includes FREE downloads! We’re wild about God—and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Discipline Q & A: Handling Silly Answers From the Class Clown Is your lesson often derailed by a child who always gives a silly answer to make other kids laugh? Here’s some age-specific advice to help. Q: What do I do… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 6 Critical Security Steps for Your Children’s Ministry For a leader, security involves more than just doing background checks on potential volunteers. It also involves having a plan to deal with emergency situations when you may need to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins The Ultimate, Hidden, Deepest Secret to Recruiting for Your Fall Fest Event What’s the secret to recruiting for your next fall fest event? It may sound basic, but the ultimate, hidden, deepest secret to recruiting for your fall fest comes down to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 3 Children’s Ministry Activity Ideas for Your Nursery Here are three children’s ministry activity ideas specially designed for your church nursery. These ideas talk about love and friendship and even include a service project! 3 Children’s Ministry Activity… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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 7 mins 10 Important Ways to Fill Your Ministry With Prayer Use these 10 ways to fill your ministry with prayer—just as the disciples asked Jesus when he taught them the Lord’s Prayer: “Teach us to pray.” “God is great, God… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
