Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 3 Tips for Doing Quality Children’s Ministry on a Small Budget Is your budget about to be downsized or cut? Is your church hurting financially? Or is your town or city experiencing an economic slump? If so, rethink how you do… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 4 Key Sources of Support for You in Children’s Ministry Support—without it, bridges and buildings collapse and families would fumble. Children’s ministers need support, too. When you spend all your time building up everyone else (without taking time for yourself),… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 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
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 7 Secret Ingredients to Your Recipe for Fall Success Use this recipe to cook up a delicious fall kickoff! Here are the seven secret ingredients for fall success in your children’s ministry. For kids, moving up a grade is… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Kid’s Ministry Outreach: 16 Ways to Connect With Your Community Making connections with people is what Jesus modeled—he met people where they were in life, he provided for their needs, and he gave a living example of unconditional love. Your… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 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
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Selecting Children’s Ministry Curriculum: Know These 5 Red Flags There are so many curriculum options out there. How do you choose? While your church likely has specific needs for your ministry context, there are universal features that can make… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Q+A: Why Is It Important for Churches to Screen Ministry Volunteers? Fewer than half of all churches screen their paid children’s ministry workers. So we talked with Melissa Towers about Group’s background checking service, Shepherd’s Watch. She explains why it’s so… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 3 Easy Children’s Ministry Teacher Training Meetings Looking for children’s ministry teacher training ideas that will set your leaders and volunteers up for success? Use these three easy-to-prepare training meetings! Teacher Training Meeting #1: Know the Goal… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Easy Ways to Bring Your VBS Kids Back to Church Happy fall! It’s officially that time of year when kiddos head back to school, and children’s ministry leaders around the country are gearing up for another season of faith-building family… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 10 Fantastic Fall Kickoff Ideas for Children’s Ministry Need help starting a winning season of ministry to kids and families? Check out these 10 fall kickoff ideas for children’s ministry. The school year is kicking back into gear.… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschool and Elementary Object Lesson: Teach About Missions Use this object lesson to discuss with children what it means to be on mission for God at home, at school, and throughout the world. Object Lesson: Teaching Kids About… Read More
