Leader Resources Read in 5 mins The True Difference Between Teaching and Students Learning For years, teachers have had the goal to teach. But what happens when these same teachers set their goal to student’s learning? Curriculum publishers sell boxcar loads of printed pieces… Read More
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. It’s… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 7 Creative Ways to Use Pool Noodles in Your Children’s Ministry It’s summertime, and pool noodles are in every store aisle. Now is the perfect time to stock up! Here are seven creative ways to use pool noodles in your children’s… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Behavior Challenges: 7 Ways to Manage Your Class and Calm the Chaos Classroom management is critical to helping kids stay engaged. Children’s ministry leaders traditionally have a high tolerance for noise, disruption, and cases of the wiggles…or giggles—and that’s a good thing!… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins The Common Questions on Sexuality That Kids Ask at Each Age As children grow, they have more and more questions surrounding their sexuality. Here are common questions for each age and ways that you can respond appropriately. The Common Questions on… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Mix It Up! How Mixed-Age Groups Improve Your VBS When it comes to organizing kids at your VBS, mixed-age groups are a great idea for many reasons…but how do you actually pull it off? Social scientists have researched what… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 4 Ways to Bridge Graduating Preteens to Youth Ministry Use these four ideas to help your preteens bridge from children’s ministry to youth ministry. As a children’s ministry leader, you have the tremendous opportunity to lead your graduating preteens… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Help Two-Year-Olds Open Up: Blessing of the Owies We’ve discovered an amazing way for 2-year-olds to open up in our class at church. It’s called the Blessing of the Owies. Perhaps, like me, you try to get a… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 8 Practical Tips for Getting Kids Into the Bible Want to get kids into God’s Word? (Who doesn’t?) Here are 8 practical tips for getting kids into the Bible. Regardless of kids’ age or experience with the Bible, there… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins How to Minister to Deaf or Hard of Hearing Children Do you have children who are deaf or hard of hearing in your ministry? Here’s what you need to know about effective ministry to these awesome kids. How to Minister… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Graduation and Promotion Ideas for Children’s Ministry It’s that time of year again. School’s almost over. Summer’s almost here. And your preteens are moving up to middle school. In this bittersweet time of goodbyes and well wishes,… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Non-Toxic Playdough Recipe for Children’s Ministry Crafts Make your own non-toxic playdough with this simple recipe that will be great for children’s crafts, playtime, and more. Simply follow the directions in this recipe, and create an incredible… Read More
