Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 4 Key Sources of Support for You in Children’s Ministry Support — presidential candidates, sports teams, and families need it. Without it, bridges and buildings collapse. Children’s ministers need support too. But when you build up everyone else and don’t… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 25 Essentials to Be an Excellent Children’s Ministry Leader Whether you lead an entire children’s ministry, teach a class, lead a small group, or serve as a team member, you are a leader. But are you an excellent leader?… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins How to Teach About Serving (Plus: 17 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—willing to be involved in Christian service to others! I want… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 9 mins 7 Things Musicians Wish You Knew About YouTube Wildly popular kidmin artist Yancy Wideman Richmond shares her heart about how to ethically (and legally) use YouTube in your ministry As a musician, I find myself at the heart… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Choosing a Curriculum: Don’t Go It Alone! Choosing a curriculum can be tough! If you’re in any children’s ministry groups on social media, chances are you see this question often: What curriculum do you use? People want… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Practical Tips for Healthy and Fun Family Events Discover what a visit to a family-friendly museum can teach churches about hosting healthy and fun family events. I recently visited a Museum of Nature and Science with friends. I’ll… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Partnering With Families Read in 7 mins Super, Natural Ways to Connect With Parents This post contains affiliate links. See bottom of post for details. Connecting with parents isn’t as daunting as you think. In fact, as children’s ministry leaders, you’re already equipped with… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Get Your FREE Complete Volunteer Training Plan: Connect the Dots This post contains affiliate links. See bottom of post for details. Use this fun, unusual training event to make a yearlong impact on your team of volunteers. Looking for a… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins How to Understand the Training Needs of Your Team Your teacher training session is just around the corner, and you’re staring at a list of volunteers — a mixture of people from various backgrounds. You have Rookies, Veterans, and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 9 mins 16 A+ Back-to-School Ideas for Children’s Ministry Back-to-School Ideas for Children’s Ministry: These 16 A+ ideas will keep your kids from playing hooky from church! Yellow school buses. Crisp backpacks. The smell of new school supplies. The… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 5-Step Guide to Choose the Right Background Check Provider Here is a five-step guide to choosing the right background check provider for your church’s children’s ministry. Every year more than 3 million reports of child abuse are made in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Sacrifices You Shouldn’t Make for a New Curriculum Looking for a new children’s ministry curriculum? Here are seven sacrifices you should never make. Experts who’ve studied how change plays out in organizations—including churches—warn that when you change too… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Partnering With Families Read in 8 mins How Your Family Ministry Can Reach Families Near and Far Is your church’s family ministry focused on families both near and far? Here’s how you can reach both. Sunny days, sweepin’ the clouds away. On my way to where the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 10 Ways to Make a Great First Impression With Guests Do you want families to return to your church? There are specific, proven ways you can make a great first impression on guests so they’ll want to come back. Retailers… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Q+A: Why is it Important for Churches to Screen Volunteers? Fewer than half of all churches screen their paid children’s ministry workers. So David Jennings talked with Melissa Towers about Group’s background checking service, Shepherd’s Watch, on why it’s so… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Partnering With Families 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
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Back-to-School Outreach: School Teacher Coasters This back-to-school outreach will give school teachers a practical, personal gift they’ll love. You’ll need: craft foam felt pencils scissors glue yarn card stock a hole punch fine-tipped permanent markers… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Best Fest: 5 Can’t-Miss Tips for Planning Your Fall Festival We know a large number of churches enjoy putting on a Fall Festival. Here are 5 tricks to help make your Fall Fest planning a treat. It’s a great way… 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
Partnering With Families Read in 8 mins 100 Ideas for Fall Festival Fun for Families and Kids Pack your next carnival with these 100 ideas for a family fall festival from children’s ministry leaders just like you. A fall festival can be a great opportunity for children… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Age Level Read in 4 mins 10 Everyone-Wins Fall Festival Games for Your Children’s Ministry These 10 “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… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
