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 3 mins 16 Ways for Senior Pastors to Build Relationships With Children There are many ways for senior pastors to build strong relationships with children in your church. Here are 16 helpful ideas. “I let the Sunday school teachers take care of… 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
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 4 Ways to Develop an Irresistible Culture in Your Ministry Culture is your brand. The way your team greets people, deals with challenges, ministers to kids and families, and even says goodbye. The look and feel of your ministry comes… 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
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 4 Essential Strategies for Classroom Management Here are four helpful classroom management tips for teachers that’ll help increase joy and effectiveness in the classroom. You love God and children. You feel called to teach and be… 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
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 6 mins 8 Critical Things to Do When You’re the New Kid on Staff Are you new to your church staff? Here are eight things you need to do to start with a bang! So you’re a new children’s minister? Maybe this is the… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Discipline Solutions: 3 Ways to Get Model Behavior From Kids Expert advice on the best and most effective discipline solutions to use with kids. You love kids—that’s why you dedicate hours preparing for lessons and teaching them about God’s love.… 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 1 min 3 Things to Think About in Planning a Fall Festival Fall events and festivals are right around the corner—or they might here and now! Here are three things to consider as you dip your toes into the planning process. 3… Read More
