Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 10 Blessings to Be Thankful for in Children’s Ministry Let’s face it. A children’s ministry leader counts a lot of blessings…and faces a lot of challenges. Perhaps, you’re having a hard time finding things to be thankful for this… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 8 Ways to Make Your Nursery Ministry More Than Babysitting When you understand that your children’s ministry is way more than babysitting, you’ll see your ministry — and church — grow! When new families try your church, they’re often willing… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 6 Helpful Event Registration Tips for Your Preteen Events Looking to host an event for your preteens? Always remember to follow these important registration tips for special events. Registration Tip 1. Involvement Opportunities Provide a list of ways parents… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 5 Surefire Ways to Derail Change Change. Go ahead, let the shiver run all the way up and down your spine. That’s the natural response to change. So many change efforts have failed for so many… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 5 Expert Interview Tips for Hiring the Right Person for Your Ministry Here are five interview tips for hiring the right person to fit your ministry culture. Finding the best person for a position isn’t an easy task; there’s no tried-and-true recipe… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins How to Voice Your Ministry Concerns Without Becoming a Grouch We all have those days when nothing seems to go right and our first instinct is to shout it to anyone with a listening ear. Here’s how to voice your… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Children’s Ministry in India: We’re All in This Together! In India, a small team continues to serve churches and support children’s ministry amidst a catastrophic pandemic. At the foothills of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, you’ll find the headquarters of Group… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 6 Things to Do If You’ve Reached Your Limit How to refocus on the goal when you feel like you’ve reached your limit; when you’re stressing out, God desires to teach you the way through the muddle. Do you… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 7 Trends to Expect in 2021 Children’s Ministry How will the continuing COVID-19 pandemic affect children’s ministry in the months ahead? How should we prepare now? There’s still a lot we don’t know. But we certainly know much… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Personal Retreat Plan for Children’s Ministers Use this hour-long personal retreat plan to allow God to place a renewed fire to carry out your ministry in your soul. Refocus and spend time with your Savior. All… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Free Quiz: What’s Your Leadership Style Summary? What kind of children’s ministry leader are you? Take our free leadership quiz to find your leadership style summary. Picture the perfect leader. Got that person in mind? What does… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins When You Need Counseling and How to Find the Right Counselor Sometimes all we need is a bit of outside help. Once you decide to pursue counseling, it’s often tricky to figure out who to go to. No one is immune… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Mental-Health Emergencies Rise in Children Since Pandemic Began New data from the Centers for Disease Control show the proportion of emergency department visits related to mental health crises has increased dramatically for young children and adolescents since the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins Do You Think Children Should Worship in Big Church? The debate rages between children’s church advocates and opponents. Where should children worship? “I’d sooner try to hold fire in my hands than attempt to restrain a child in a… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Big Church Valentine’s Day Activity: Secret Valentines Looking for a Valentine’s Day activity that engages your entire church? Try this secret valentines activity! “Big” Church Valentine’s Day Activity: Secret Valentines Our Sunday school sponsors a Secret Valentines… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 5-Point Guide to Check Your Ministry’s Alignment to the Church If your ministry isn’t in alignment with your church, you’re going to hit some big potholes along the way… Do you feel as though your church is going in a… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins What Ministries Wish They Knew in Their First Year of Ministry If hindsight is 20/20, then why not get a rearview picture to begin with? That’s exactly why we asked six children’s ministers to share what they wish they would’ve known… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Why Your Ministry Matters: Christmas on Eucalyptus Street After praying about it and having people nudge him, Milt took a ministry bus to Eucalyptus Street to pick up kids for the church’s Wednesday night program. Why Your Ministry… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 9 mins Children’s Ministry Debate: Where Should Children Worship? Of all the issues that’ll get children’s ministers debating, where should children worship has to be the hottest. Where should kids worship — with adults in “big” church or in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 4 Ways Start the Children’s Ministry Year Off Right! Enjoy this children’s ministry guest article from David C Cook. Focusing on these four key areas as you ramp up for your children’s ministry kickoff will help you launch your… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Worlds of Wow: Designing a Play Space With Visual Appeal Transform your children’s ministry efforts with a dynamic play space that leaves parents and children saying, “Wow!” When parents ask their kids what they want to do tonight, they say,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
