Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Why Teaching With Grace Is So Important Here’s why grace is the key component in your teaching toolbox. He was a boy with a knack for trouble. Maybe it was his love of creativity, hunger for freedom,… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 4 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Teaching Kids the Bible Kids’ misunderstanding also provides significant insight into mistakes we’re making when we teach them about the Bible. Here are four mistakes to avoid. “The first book of the Bible is… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 10 mins Reaching Kids at Risk With Kindness, Compassion, and the Love of God Maximize your ministry to children at risk for social, educational, and spiritual challenges. Recently a friend took a small group of preschoolers and volunteers to a local pool for a… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins The Secret to Teaching Abstract Concepts to Kids Teaching abstract concepts to elementary- and preschool-age children can be a challenge because they may not be developmentally able to grasp less concrete ideas. But there are specific techniques you… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 4 Problems to Address to Rev Up Your Preteen Sunday School Classroom Give a copy of this article: How to Rev Up Preteen Sunday School to your Sunday school teachers. “Why do I keep doing this? I’ll never reach those kids. Josh… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Nursery Teaching Tip: Using the Five Senses During Early Childhood Early childhood matters at church because babies are built for learning. Every time they use their senses — touch, taste, smell, sight, and sound — it electrifies an infant’s brain… 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
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 4 mins Should Ministries Require Children to Memorize Scripture? To memorize or not to memorize scripture — that’s a controversial question for children’s ministers. And for some, it’s an extremely uncomfortable question. As Thom and Joani Schultz state, “The… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Get Smart With These Discipline Tips for Children’s Ministers Discipline is an ever-present need in children’s ministry settings. Get smart with these discipline tips. Inevitably it happens. If you’ve volunteered in children’s ministry, you’ll never forget the day you… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 10 Ministry Must-Haves to Impact All Learning Styles Here are 10 ministry must-haves in your classroom to help students of all learning styles to be impacted by God’s Word. All people learn differently — regardless of age. Whether… Read More
