Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Choosing the Right VBS Program—Plus FREE Evaluation Chart Are you deep in the search for the right VBS? Journey with us into the ABCs of choosing a VBS program that fits your church, your budget, and the kids… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 5 of the Most Effective Church Outreach Event Ideas If you’re looking for the best impact-for-your-effort activities, check out our 5 most effective church event ideas for a strategy that engages families year-round. We found surprising insights in our… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 7 Tips for Jesus-Style Volunteer Training and Leadership Here’s how to do volunteer training and leadership following in Jesus’ footsteps—regardless of your budget. “All power has been given to me in heaven and earth, therefore go and fill… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Children’s Ministry Safety: Help Sheet For Allergic Reactions Safety in your children’s ministry should be your number one priority. While you can’t prevent all incidents, you can be prepared to act. Post this tip sheet for handling kids’… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins Need a New Easter Event? Try This Unique Scavenger Hunt! Use this unique and meaningful scavenger hunt with families to teach the true point of Easter. Easter is the perfect time to celebrate Jesus’ love for us with the families… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Saint Patrick’s Day Outreach Idea: Beautiful Feet Through this Saint Patrick’s Day outreach idea, children will share the good news of Jesus by collecting shoes and socks for those in need. Scripture: Isaiah 52:7 You’ll need: Bible… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Take the Safety Quiz: How Prepared Is Your Children’s Ministry? Safety is a key issue for the church and, in particular, children’s ministry. Is your ministry doing all it needs to? Take this safety quiz to find out. Safety and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Discipline Dilemmas: Answers to 7 Questions About Calming the Chaos Discipline is critical to helping kids stay engaged. The most interactive and Bible-rich lesson on the planet doesn’t stand a chance in a room where kids are out of control.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Outreach Tips: Intentional Ways to Befriend New Families Every outreach effort you undertake can be effective if you approach it from a practical perspective. Consider these outreach tips! Outreach. The word alone suggests a powerful connection and relevance… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 1, 2, 3—Eyes on Me! 9 Engaging Ways to Quiet a Chatty Class Have a chatty class? Need ways to keep your kids focused? Read on to find helpful insights, plus 9 simple, attention-getting tips! An effective lesson includes time for kids to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Deep and Wide: Bible Experiences for Combined-Age Groups Social scientists have researched what happens when children of different ages play and learn together. And guess what: There are advantages for kids of all ages! Read on to find… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins How to Make the Most of the Space Your Church Has What is it about space? There never seems to be enough! This is true for all sizes of ministries in all sizes of churches. When my husband was in seminary,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Kid’s Valentine’s Day Outreach Idea: Love Your Neighbor Day February is the perfect time for kids in your ministry to show your church neighbors the love of Jesus through acts of kindness. Here is how one children’s minister uses… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins How to Help Children in the Wake of Witnessing or Experiencing Violence What do you do when monsters are real in children’s lives? A trained grief counselor helps you reestablish kids’ trust in God when violence shakes their world. “I wasn’t prepared… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Ministry Basics Read in 6 mins Kids Should Be Seen and Heard: 5 Ways to Make Conversation Part of Your Ministry Conversations with kids are free, require no supplies, and are a snap to drop into a lesson. And best of all, they deliver huge value in building relationships! At Group,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Creativity Rules: 4 Creative Exercises to Do With Your Team Here are four creative exercises to do with your team that’ll help you refresh, revitalize, and reimagine your ministry. Back in the old days, the most popular way to get… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 5 Guidelines to Select and Accept Safe Nursery Toys Often church nurseries depend on donations of used toys. While many used toys are still safe and make excellent additions to the nursery, remember the following criteria as you select… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Tips on Partnering With Parents in Special Needs Ministry To make the most of any time you have with children with special needs, it’s important to team up with parents. Here are seven tips on partnering with parents in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 37 Brilliant Ways to Make Your Kidmin Budget Last No matter what size their budget is, children’s ministers are always looking for ways to save money. That’s why we asked experienced penny-pinching children’s ministers to give us their best… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Bully-Proof Your Children’s Ministry Is bullying happening in your church’s children’s ministry? Chances are, it is. Handling bullying can feel overwhelming and hopeless. But take courage, we’re here to help! Read on to find… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 9 Easy Ways to Make Life Application Part of Every Lesson A lesson is just words if it doesn’t include meaningful life application. Here’s how to be sure every activity goes deeper for true understanding and transformation. You jumped into children’s… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
