Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Teach SmART: Using Arts Integration in Your Ministry Teaching kids about God and witnessing those moments when they genuinely “get it”—it’s one of the greatest gifts in all of children’s ministry. And even though many volunteers and leaders… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 9 Practical Ways to Ensure That Today’s Kids Connect With Jesus Focus on these nine areas to help you create a hindrance-free environment for children in your ministry to connect with Jesus. “Open up or I’ll break the door down!” You’ve… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 4 mins Avoid These 8 Craft Mistakes With Kids (And Nix These 4 Craft No-Nos) Use these new alternatives to avoid common craft mistakes and pitfalls that can be impractical, overly messy, or downright unsafe for your kids. There are only a few short minutes… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins What You Need to Know About Busting Cliques in Sunday School The hurtful results of cliques can happen in the Sunday school room, on a group outing, or at a church event. Here’s what you need to know. Sarah ran out… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 9 Different Approaches to Getting Kids’ Attention Tips and Approaches for Getting Kids’ Attention in Your Ministry. We’ve all had that moment when we realize we’ve lost control of the class. Our minds go blank, leaving us… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 19 Time-Fillers for When the Pastor’s Long-Winded Use this list of 19 time-fillers to make that extra class time positive learning time from your toddler room to your preteen ministry. Time-Fillers for Ages 2 and 3 1.… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Here’s the Science Behind Making Scripture Stick With Kids Are you using the most effective methods to ensure that Scripture sticks in kids’ hearts? Here’s what you need to know about helping kids learn Scripture—for life! Challenges of Memorizing… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Interactive Learning: The Latest Classroom Transformer Discover the power of interactive learning for your Sunday school and children’s ministry. Plus, a teacher training meeting! Interactive learning, also known as cooperative learning, is the latest thing in… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Practical Tips for Leading Children of All Ages in Worship Discover how to lead children in worship — from, dynamic children’s worship leader Yancy. As she trains worship leaders throughout the country, Yancy Richmond often quotes this mind-boggling statistic: By… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Radically Transform Children’s Faith Through Relationship-Based Ministry Profound faith growth radiates from this relationship-based ministry. It’s a snowball fight at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Entire families are gleefully tossing white balls of paper at… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 4 Ways to Harness the Power of Music in Your Children’s Ministry Tap into the transforming power of music in your ministry! Movies tell a story—a story most of us can recall for years afterward. But what would movies be like without… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins The Bible Uncensored: Expert Advice on How to Teach Kids Should we censor the Bible for kids? Find out what experts say. From the account of Cain murdering Abel, to David committing adultery with Bathsheba, to the woman at the… Read More
