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
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 8 Things You Should and Shouldn’t Say When Responding to Disaster In times of seemingly constant disaster (whether natural disasters or crises in personal lives), we’re aware that it’s difficult to know how to respond. Here are some quick tips of… 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
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Important “Must-Do’s” When Switching Curriculum There are various good reasons for choosing a published curriculum. But what if you’re already using published curriculum and the itch to switch arises? Here are some things to keep… 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
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Children in Church: A Senior Pastor’s Heart for Including Children Growth happens when children’s ministry leaders and senior pastors partner in welcoming and celebrating children in their churches. Spiritual growth occurs, and a congregation’s size can increase too! Most importantly,… 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
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 8 Building Blocks for Effective Discipline in Children’s Ministry Here are 8 building blocks for effective discipline that create a positive place where children want to be. Megan won’t leave Jasmine alone, so the teacher separates them. Lamar and… 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
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 3 mins The 4 Do’s and Don’ts for Children’s Ministry Safety Awareness Here are 4 do’s and 4 don’ts of safety awareness for your church and your children’s ministry. “I’m going to tell my daughter! She thinks I’m too overprotective!” This was… Read More
