Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins Kids’ Faith Milestones at Church: How to Get the Rites Right How well does your children’s ministry recognize the importance of kids’ milestones and rites? In many cultures around the world, communities commemorate important steps in children’s lives through a variety… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins 5 Volunteer-Free Fall Family Events Pumpkin patches. Hot cocoa. Apples. And candy! When temps begin to drop, families at your church may start looking for these treats and other fall traditions and festivities. Perhaps your… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min How Do You Ensure Volunteers Are Teaching Theological Truth? It’s not enough to just fill spots with willing volunteers; how do you ensure volunteers are teaching theological truth? Follow these 5 steps. #1. Require church membership. Churches that require… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Selecting Children’s Ministry Curriculum: Know These 5 Red Flags There are so many curriculum options out there. How do you choose? While your church likely has specific needs for your ministry context, there are universal features that can make… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Q+A: Why Is It Important for Churches to Screen Ministry Volunteers? Fewer than half of all churches screen their paid children’s ministry workers. So we talked with Melissa Towers about Group’s background checking service, Shepherd’s Watch. She explains why it’s so… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins How to Teach Kids That Jesus Is More Than Historical It took unique experiences for me to acquire Spanish fluency. Here’s what language learning taught me about teaching kids that Jesus is more than historical. More Than Textbook Spanish I… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 3 Easy Children’s Ministry Teacher Training Meetings Looking for children’s ministry teacher training ideas that will set your leaders and volunteers up for success? Use these three easy-to-prepare training meetings! Teacher Training Meeting #1: Know the Goal… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Craft Tips to Make Your Preschool Sunday School Run Smoothly With these preschool craft tips, you can make preschool craft time at your Sunday school organized and keep it running smoothly. Craft Tips to Make Your Preschool Sunday School Run… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 3 Relationship Builders for Toddlers These 3 ideas for toddlers offer building blocks for solid relationships with young peers in your ministry. Construction takes tools, effort, and time—a building doesn’t spring up overnight. Kids’ relationships… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Easy Ways to Bring Your VBS Kids Back to Church Happy fall! It’s officially that time of year when kiddos head back to school, and children’s ministry leaders around the country are gearing up for another season of faith-building family… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 10 Steps to Become the Ultimate Church Staff Member Use these 10 steps to become the ultimate church staff member today! Staff relationships can make or break your ministry. If you don’t learn how to work well with staff… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 10 Fantastic Fall Kickoff Ideas for Children’s Ministry Need help starting a winning season of ministry to kids and families? Check out these 10 fall kickoff ideas for children’s ministry. The school year is kicking back into gear.… Read More
