Leader Resources Read in 5 mins How to Develop Preteens Into Effective, Ethical Leaders Preteens have an incredible four-year window that’s critical for influencing the future leaders in our communities. Here’s how to make the most of it. There are four fertile years when… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Sacrifices You Shouldn’t Make for a New Curriculum Looking for a new children’s ministry curriculum? Here are seven sacrifices you should never make. Experts who’ve studied how change plays out in organizations—including churches—warn that when you change too… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 5 Simple Ways to Ask Better Questions in Your Children’s Ministry You may already know that questions help kids process what they’ve learned. But how do you know if you’re asking the right questions? That’s a little tougher. Questions can help… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins Advice From Parents of Children With Special Needs We asked four ministry experts to share their wisdom and experiences as parents of children with special needs. As these parent-experts shared their thoughts, several themes emerged. Here’s what they… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 5 Secrets to Getting Kids Engaged in Your Ministry Follow these five rules to get kids engaged, and you’ll ensure that your kids become fully absorbed in your ministry. I had just finished what I believed to be another… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins A Simple Truth: Memorable Music Makes Scripture Stick! There’s an “Alphabet Song” for a reason. Putting information to music helps kids—and adults—remember more. The same is true when it comes to remembering Scripture. That’s why, over the years,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 10 Things Your Ministry Can Do to Help Stop Racism Before It Starts 10 things you and your ministry can do to stop racism before it starts. What will you do now to embrace the “people of every tribe and tongue and people… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Television and Faith: Tuned In to Faith Lessons Do the kids in your ministry worship at the altar of Nickelodeon or Netflix? Or would you say that the kids in your ministry are appropriately entertained by television? If… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins The Top 4 Reasons Parents Avoid Church Nurseries These top 4 reasons parents avoid your church nursery may surprise you. The nursery was perfect. Matching cribs lined one wall, each with crisp pink and blue checked sheets. Developmentally… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 12 Tips for Baby and Toddler Spiritual Growth Use these 12 tips for baby spiritual growth. Are babies and toddlers too young to learn about God and grow spiritually? Should children’s ministry include children this young? According to… 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 2 mins 3 Reasons Games Are an Important Part of Your Preschool Ministry Games are an important tool to teach your preschool students about the love of God. Here are three reasons to incorporate more games in your ministry. As you plan your… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins How to Help Kids Develop a Christ-Centered Self-Esteem If we’re not giving kids Christ-centered self-esteem, we’re leaving them open to losing any self-esteem they have. Find out why. “Oh, what a wonderful picture, Alyssa!” the teacher exclaims as… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 5 Guidelines to Select and Accept Safe Nursery Toys Often church nurseries depend on donations of used toys. While many used toys are still safe and make excellent additions to the nursery, remember this criteria as you select and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Choosing a Curriculum: Don’t Go It Alone! Choosing a curriculum can be tough! If you’re in any children’s ministry groups on social media, chances are you see this question often: What curriculum do you use? People want… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins Practical Insights for Ministering to Children of Divorce With the high rates of divorce, it’s critical that you understand these key insights when you minister to children of divorce. Reaching Families of Divorce The church can serve as… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Special Needs Ministry: Creating Inclusive Worship Experiences Inviting children into “big church” allows them to learn the worship format as well as reap the benefits of a multigenerational experience. For families affected by disabilities, however, worship can… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 6 Ways to Welcome Preschoolers to Church Every Single Week Close your eyes and imagine for a moment what happens when you welcome your preschoolers each week. What comes to mind—a calm and pleasant exchange, a rushed flurry of activity,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Helping Children Process the School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas It’s happened again. How can we fathom news about another deadly school shooting? This time in an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Precious children’s lives are lost. Families are mourning.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 7 mins Ministering to Kids in Crisis When You Don’t Have a Counseling Degree You don’t have to have a counseling degree to help children in crisis —you only need a deep commitment to Jesus and kids and a whole lot of empathy. Imagine… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Trauma Toolkit: 4 Things You Can Do To Help Kids Heal As a ministry leader, how can you help kids and families move through trauma and toward their friend Jesus? These four simple steps can help. Trauma is more common in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email