Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min 5 Christmas Service Ideas Kids (and Their Families!) Can Do One of the most treasured gifts you can give another person is a joyous memory. So this holiday season, we’re giving you five memory-making Christmas service activities that children and… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 3 Big Ideas to Shine Jesus’ Light During Halloween These three big ideas will help you shine Jesus’ light this Halloween. 3 Big Ideas to Shine Jesus’ Light During Halloween Halloween Idea #1: Make and give treat bags. Help… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Build Community This Thanksgiving With a “Thanksgathering” Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time of togetherness and gratefulness. So consider hosting an informal “Thanksgathering” with families at your church. Here’s how! How to Host a “Thanksgathering” Ask… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 7 mins 8 Super Service Projects for Kids in Your Ministry Supersize your children’s ministry service projects with these 8 awesome ways to serve your church, families, and community! Our goal might be to raise up kids with servants’ hearts. But… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Create an Effective After-School Outreach Program for At-Risk Kids Sonja Samuel’s effective after-school outreach program gives at-risk kids in Dallas—and everywhere —something to cheer about. Veronica* is a single mom in southern Dallas who’s doing her best, but she… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Emoji Volunteer Training Event Plan for a Children’s Ministry Team Use this emoji-themed volunteer training event to get your ministry volunteers pumped for a new year of shining Jesus’ love on kids. As a children’s minister, you’ve likely invited people… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min FREE Download: Treat Bag Toppers As you gear up for family faith-building events this fall, don’t forget to promote your 2025 VBS! Use these editable treat toppers to send kids home with a sweet treat… Read More
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
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
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
Family Ministry Resources Read in 8 mins 90 Ideas for Fall Festival Fun for Families and Kids Pack your next carnival with these 90 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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 8 mins 15 A+ Back-to-School Ideas for Children’s Ministry Back-to-School Ideas for Children’s Ministry: These 15 A+ ideas will keep your kids from “checking out” at church! Yellow school buses. Crisp backpacks. The smell of new school supplies. The… Read More
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
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
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 10 Fantastic Fall Kickoff Ideas for Children’s Ministry Here are 10 classic fall children’s ministry kickoff ideas to help you start a winning season. The school year is kicking back into gear. If you’re a children’s ministry director,… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 7 Summer Outreach Ideas That Can Be Used All Year Long Keep the summer outreach fires burning this summer and beyond so you continue to reach children for Jesus in your community. Discover these ideas to keep reaching children in your… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 8 mins 10 Summer-Friendly Ways to Experience God Through Creation It’s summer! Your kids probably have a lot more free time, so why not bring them together in adventurous ways that’ll build bonds of friendship through fun? Best of all,… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 8 mins 8 Dazzling Summer Ideas to Use in Children’s Ministry Amaze kids and families with these eight dazzling summer ideas that’ll help them grow closer to God. “Love is to the heart what the summer is to the farmer’s year,”… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Independence Day: Children’s Ministry Freedom Breakfast Show your children’s ministry the meaning of Independence Day with this fun Bible breakfast. Independence Day: Children’s Ministry Freedom Breakfast Serve a breakfast before Sunday school to show children what… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Outreach: 16 No-Miss 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… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins 5 Family-Friendly Outreach Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry Encourage families at your church to reach out and share God’s love in your community with these family-friendly outreach ideas. Want to connect with families in your church and reach… Read More
