Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Deck the Halls: 10 DIY Christmas Decorations for Children’s Ministry What happens when you combine Christmas, a VBS decorator, and children’s ministry spaces? You get 10 amazingly creative, over-the-top, and super affordable Christmas decorations to delight kids of all ages.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Planning a Christmas Program? This Timeline Can Help! It’s October, and, if you’re anything like us, you need a helpful planning timeline for your Christmas program. Christmas plans are now officially underway! We know many of you are… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Best Fest: 4 Can’t-Miss Tips for Planning Your Fall Festival We know a large number of churches enjoy putting on a Fall Festival. Here are four tips to help make your Fall Fest planning a treat. It’s a great way… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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 next fall fest event? It may sound basic, but the ultimate secret to successfully recruiting for your fall fest comes down to this:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 15 Ideas to Create a Never-Ending Summer in Your Children’s Ministry Hang on to summer a little longer with these super-fun celebration activities that are sure to make the end of summer a whole lot more fun for everyone. The summer’s… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 6 Secrets to Planning a Wildly Successful Fall Festival Use these secrets to make planning your Fall Festival simple and fun. 6 Secrets to Planning a Wildly Successful Fall Festival 1. Choose a director. It makes sense to have… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 5 Fantastic Follow-Up Tools for Children’s Ministry Events Use these 5 fantastic follow-up tools for children’s ministry events—to get families to return next week. Outreach events can be a lot of work, but they’re worth it when done… 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 2 mins 9 No-Fail Vacation Bible School Follow-Up Ideas Here are 9 no-fail VBS follow-up ideas you can use—from the creators of Group’s vacation Bible school! Picture this: It’s summer, and vacation Bible school is over. You’ve gone through… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Outreach: 16 No-Miss Ways to Connect With Your Community Making connections with people is what Jesus modeled — he met people where they were in life, he provided for their needs, and he gave a living example of unconditional… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 4 Practical Ideas for VBS Follow-Up Strategic follow-up plays a huge role in making the most of your VBS. In fact, intentional follow-up should be an important part of your regular VBS planning, right from the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins 4 Summer Family Fun Ideas to Help Boost Attendance Fend off the summer attendance slump by intentionally connecting families to your ministry using these four summer family fun ideas. It’s here — that glorious season when the sun’s warmth… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 5 mins [Pin]spiration and More for Making Father’s Day Extra Special Make dads, grandpas, uncles, and other important father figures feel special with 9 ideas for your Father’s Day celebration. Dads work hard, play hard, and they like to feel appreciated.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 4 Tips for a Big Summer in Your Small Church Summer’s fast approaching and those of us in the children’s ministry world are feeling the heat—and not just on the thermometer! While teachers and families may look at summer as… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 5 Major Tips for Your Summer Outreach Programs The desks have been cleaned and the report cards handed out, but there’s only one thing on every child’s mind—the sound of the last bell that rings out loud and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Mix It Up! How Mixed-Age Groups Improve Your VBS When it comes to organizing kids at your VBS, mixed-age groups may seem like a good idea…but how do you actually pull it off? Read on to hear one former… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 9 Vacation Bible School Kickoff Ideas You Don’t Want to Miss Check out these 9 VBS kickoff ideas you’ll love for another amazing VBS this year! Don’t start with a fizzle—start with a sizzle! So you’ve got everything lined up for… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 4 mins [Pin]spiration for a Meaningful Mother’s Day Celebration Reach mothers and mother figures with these 9 ideas for a Mother’s Day celebration at your church. Create keepsakes that will touch hearts for years to come! Moms can play… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Creative Ways to Find VBS Volunteers! Where in the world can you find VBS volunteers? When it comes to recruiting volunteers for VBS, the obvious place to start is with your regular weekly children’s ministry volunteers… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
