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
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins Food Ministry: 3 Nourishing Outreach Ideas for Churches Nourish hearts and bodies in your ministry with these three simple outreach ideas from a church in Alabama. Read on to discover how to minister to kids through food! “Sometimes… Read More
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 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
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
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
