Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 9 mins Nontraditional Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry Christmas Celebrations Consider these nontraditional versions on the standard children’s ministry Christmas play. They can provide a big payoff, with less preparation (and stress!) than ever before. Through the stories of the… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Carol-oke: The Best Christmas-Cheer-Spreading Idea for Families Carol-oke is a fun Christmas idea that allows the whole family to participate in spreading Christmas cheer! You’ll need: Christmas carol CDs or other media a karaoke machine Carol-oke: The… Read More
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 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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins 5 Merry Christmas Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry Our elves have been hard at work to help you pull off a bright and cheery Christmas season with these 5 Merry Christmas Ideas! To me, Christmas is the most… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Family Service Project: Thanksgiving and Christmas Meal Boxes The holidays are a perfect time to serve your community. This simple family service project will help provide boxes of meals for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Family Service Project: Thanksgiving and… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Family Ministry Ideas: 9 Perfect Postpartum Gifts for New Moms A lot of organizations bless moms during their prenatal journey. But what about postpartum? When a mom gives birth, use one of these gift ideas from your ministry to bless… 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
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins How to Successfully Partner with Schools in Your Community Follow this ministry’s lead for partnering with—and blessing—your local schools. Back in June of last year, I was having lunch at our church in New Hope, Minnesota, with six principals… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Fabulous Fall Craft Ideas for Children’s Ministry Autumn is in the air! Or at least it soon will be! So get out the glue and roll up your sleeves because it’s time to get creating! Make these… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 9 mins 8 Great Back-to-School Sunday School Activities to Build Faith Here are 8 great back-to-school Sunday school activities to help kids build a lasting relationship with Jesus this school year. Back to school is a critical time for your Sunday… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 10 mins 24 Wet and Wild Summer Ideas for Children’s Ministry Use these wet and wild summer ideas for your children’s ministry! We’ve got plenty of mix-and-match summer ideas to help you keep kids shrieking in delight with wild, wet fun… Read More
