Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 3 Behavior Management Tips for Your Children’s Ministry That Work Here are three behavior management tips for children’s ministry to create a happier and healthier classroom environment. Frustration over behavior challenges is perhaps the biggest reason Sunday school volunteers quit.… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Pen Pals: A Friendly Fall Community Outreach Idea As families settle into their fall routines, try out this fun fall community outreach idea. In this pen pal outreach, kids and family members get to connect with others in… 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. Halloween Idea #1: Make and give treat bags. Help kids serve others. Send home letters to parents requesting… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 10 Best Ways to Stay Safe and Savvy on Social Media If you and your ministry are on social media, you need these 10 pro tips for social media savviness. 10 Best Ways to Stay Safe and Savvy on Social Media… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 5 Fail-Proof Tips for Fall Family Events At Group, we’ve spent decades trying and testing countless activities with kids and families. Here you’ll find 5 fail-proof tips from our years of discovery to make your fall family… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 9 Fabulous Fall Ideas to Use in Your Children’s Ministry Use these 9 ideas to make this your most amazing fall for families, children, and your entire church. Colorful leaves, football, hayrides, apple cider, a return to school, and fuller… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins “We Write All Our Own Stuff” Is it best for children’s ministries to write their own curriculum? What rationale might churches consider? Keep reading advice from seasoned children’s ministry veteran, Thom Shultz, to find out more.… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Help! The Kids Aren’t Paying Attention: Practical Insights and Advice From Ministry Veterans Kids are wiggly and giggly and chatty. And we love them for it! But what do you do when kids just can’t seem to tune in to your teaching? Read… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins The Ultimate Secret for Successfully Recruiting for Your Fall Fest Event What’s the secret to recruiting for your church’s next fall fest? It may sound basic, but the ultimate secret to successfully recruiting for your fall fest comes down to this:… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins Your 5-Step Guide to Serving Kids With Food Allergies at VBS Consider these food policy best practices as you cook up VBS at your church this summer. These guidelines will help your church create a safe and hospitable environment for all… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Help! The Kids Won’t Participate: Practical Insights and Advice From Ministry Veterans Sometimes in children’s ministry, kids aren’t able or willing to follow your lead. Read on to discover how to respond when kids don’t want to join the fun at VBS… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 8 Questions Parents Secretly Wonder About Your Church Nursery Here are 8 questions parents secretly wonder about your nursery. “We recently left our church of six years,” said one mother matter-of-factly. “The deciding factor was our toddler’s consistent negative… Read More
