Leader Resources Read in 7 mins In God We Trust: All Others Must Be Screened for Church Safety In God we trust…all others require screening for safety. Here’s why. On November 27, 2016, police were called to a church in Maryland to investigate something no one thought would… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Addressing Sexual Harassment in Your Children’s Ministry Here’s what you need to know about identifying and stopping sexual harassment in your children’s ministry. A seven-year-old girl was rudely awakened to the world of sexual harassment on her… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins The Top 4 Reasons Parents Avoid Church Nurseries These top 4 reasons parents avoid your church nursery may surprise you. The nursery was perfect. Matching cribs lined one wall, each with crisp pink and blue checked sheets. Developmentally… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Classroom Environments: Nursery and Preschool Essentials Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers have unique needs. That’s why you need to try these nursery and preschool classroom environment essentials. Nursery and Preschool Essentials: Safety Let’s assume your ministry leader… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Everything You Need to Know About Church Check-In Solutions Is your current church check-in process set up for maximum safety? Find out now. Today’s headlines are fraught with reports of missing children, child custody disputes, and children’s food allergy… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 8 Ways to Keep Your Children’s Ministry Healthy During Flu Season Cold and flu season is coming. Are you prepared? Keeping a healthy environment in your children’s ministry is obviously important for children and their families, but there are other not-so-obvious… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 12 mins How to Minister in the Wake of Tragedy, Violence, and Disaster These three ministries have overcome tragedy, violence, and disaster. Here are their stories—and what you can learn from their experiences. When tragedy strikes a community, it often comes quickly and… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 9 mins 7 Safety Tips to Strengthen Your Children’s Ministry This Year A large part of ministry is keeping kids safe whenever they’re in your care. Use these ministry safety tips and guidelines to strengthen your ministry’s security. Six-year-old Jolene loves coming… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins What You Need to Know About Bullying Bullying. You may hear this word a lot. What is it, exactly? When does unkind behavior cross the line and become bullying? How can we help kids who are bullied?… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Safety First: Why You Absolutely Can’t Skip Background Checks Here’s why you absolutely can’t skip background checks. Use this guide for tactfully conducting a background check on every person who may come into contact with kids in your ministry.… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 4 Types of Child Abuse and How to Spot Them According to the CDC, at least 1 in 7 children experienced abuse or neglect in the past year in the U.S., and according to childhelp.org, five children die each day… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Resources to Help Prevent Child Abuse in Children’s Ministry April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Here are some free resources to help you and your volunteers minister to kids who have or are experiencing trauma. In John 10:1-21,… Read More
