Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Types of Stress and How to Help Stressed-Out Kids in Your Ministry Do kids in your ministry seem more anxious? Does it feel like children are more stressed-out? You’re not alone! Check out this expert insight on how family, society, and crisis… 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 7 mins Protected: Help! The Kids Aren’t Paying Attention: Practical Insights and Advice From Ministry Veterans There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. 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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 7 mins Plan in a Can: The Ultimate Classroom Saver When your class time is over and the sermon isn’t, what do you do? Make sure kids are bored no more! Try a Plan in a Can! It’s Sunday morning… 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 5 mins 5 Food-Related Assumptions to Avoid in Children’s Ministry What behind-the-scenes food experiences affect kids who attend your VBS? As children’s ministry leaders, perhaps we have food-related assumptions we need to reconsider. Read on to gain perspective as you… 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
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Looking for a Halloween Alternative? Try This Orchard Event! Looking for a Halloween alternative? This orchard event lets families have fellowship and worship while enjoying fall! Halloween Alternative: Orchard Event We rent out a local apple orchard for all… Read More
