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 5 mins Soul Care: Why Your Friendship With God Is So Important You’ve made it through the Easter season. Hallelujah! Now VBS and summer events loom large on the horizon. In your attempt to serve God and nurture young souls during this… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 3 mins 9 Quick Tips for Teaching Kids to Pray Prayer habits that last a lifetime are most often formed in childhood. That’s why teaching kids to pray is so critical. As with most spiritual disciplines, prayer is caught more… 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
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 5 Tips for Talking to Kids of All Ages About Jesus’ Crucifixion The crucifixion is an important part of Easter. So how can we effectively share what happened to help kids comprehend the significance without overloading them? Here are five ways to… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Earth Day Outreach for All Ages: Cleanup Committee In this Earth Day outreach idea, kids and their families help take care of God’s creation. Scripture: Psalm 24:1 You’ll need: Bible (try this kid-friendly version!) work gloves eco-friendly trash… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Top Tips For VBS Fundraising Budgeting and fundraising. Yeah, we know. It’s not our favorite part of VBS either. But having a well-planned budget is one of the keys to a successful VBS and the… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins The Complete Guide to Choosing the Best VBS for Your Church Use our complete guide to choosing the best VBS to ensure maximum outreach in your community and impact in kids’ lives. Choose the best VBS by using the following 20… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 5 Things Siblings of Kids With Disabilities Wish You Knew Ever wonder what the siblings of kids with disabilities are thinking and feeling? Here are 5 inner thoughts—in their words—they wish you knew. The hit song from the late 1960s… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins How to Teach Kids When It Feels Like Respect is Disappearing Do you ever feel like respect is disappearing from kids’ vocabulary and behavior these days? If so, read on. As I passed by a Sunday morning kindergarten classroom a few… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 3 Amazing Outreaches That Share God’s Love With the Hurting Discover these 3 effective ministry outreaches that share God’s love with kids in inner cities, families, and ex-inmates. Where is Jesus? He is with the neediest of all of us—and… Read More
Volunteer Management Read in 7 mins Should You Require Parents to Serve in Children’s Ministry? If parents are supposed to be their children’s primary faith influencers, why not require parents to serve in children’s ministry? Take a look at these two different views and approaches.… Read More