Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Graduation and Promotion Ideas for Children’s Ministry It’s that time of year again. School’s almost over. Summer’s almost here. And your preteens are moving up to middle school. In this bittersweet time of goodbyes and well wishes,… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Summer Sunday School: Yay or Nay? An overwhelming majority of churches keep their summer Sunday school doors open, but some feel it better serves their churches to shut down Sunday school when kids’ regular schools are… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins Mother’s Day Messaging: How to Make All Kids Feel Included on Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but Mother’s Day for kids without moms can be challenging. Many children’s ministry directors are looking for ideas to celebrate the hardworking mothers… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 10 Important Ways to Fill Your Ministry With Prayer Use these 10 ways to fill your ministry with prayer—just as the disciples asked Jesus when he taught them the Lord’s Prayer: “Teach us to pray.” “God is great, God… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Ban the Rewards in Your Children’s Ministry Anything “spiritual” that kids do for a reward is an imitation of true discipleship. Here’s how to replace rewards in children’s ministry. Attendance has been low at First Church. The… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Keep Your Kidmin Substitute Teachers From Sinking With a Substitute Kit Looking for a way to keep your kidmin substitute teachers from sinking? Create a survival kit to help substitute teachers succeed. My phone rang early Sunday morning. I dreaded answering… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 9 mins Children and Spiritual Growth: Are Kids Growing in Faith? How do you know if children are growing spiritually? Use 2 Peter 1:3-8 as a guide to foster and recognize spiritual growth. How do you evaluate children’s spiritual growth? Do… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 9 mins 4 Requirements for Effective Children’s Ministry Teamwork Author of Keeping Your Head Above Water, Dave Stone, suggests 4 key teamwork principles to foster effective children’s ministry teamwork. When the waters are rough and a change of direction… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 5 Children’s Ministry Resolutions Worth Making This Year As you make your New Year’s resolutions, resolve to do these five things, and you’ll open the door to better children’s ministry. Resolutions. We’ve all made them at some point… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins How to Pick a Winning Children’s Ministry Curriculum Is finding a new children’s ministry curriculum on your mind? Consider these factors to ensure you choose the best fit for your ministry. It’s that time of year when thoughts… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins How to Make Your Children’s Ministry Space More Accessible Jesus’ ministry routinely included people with disabilities. People of all abilities can learn, play, and study the Bible together. So consider…how inclusive is your space? What can you do to… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Top 20 Best Ways to Lead the Volunteers in Your Children’s Ministry We’ve compiled our 20 best, most-enduring volunteer insights. Use these tips as a one-stop resource for all your volunteer-leadership needs. 1. Recruit volunteers through relationships and always be in “seek”… Read More
