Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 5 Questions to Ask Yourself as You Teach Kids to Pray If you want to teach kids to pray, answer these five important questions. The class ends, and you plop into a chair to quietly ponder the morning. You started class… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 7 mins 7 Key Points to Teach Kids About Praying Without Ceasing How can we teach kids to pray without ceasing? These 7 key points can help. “Once Jesus was in a certain place praying. As he finished, one of his disciples… 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
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Age Level Insights for Sharing the Easter Story With Children Want to help children understand the story of Easter in age-appropriate ways? These age level insights from a Licensed Pastoral Counselor will help. After his mom read aloud a book… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Tips for Creating Bias-Free Classrooms in Your Children’s Ministry Here’s how to make sure all children feel valued and loved in your ministry by creating bias-free classrooms in your church. “Teacher’s Pet” is a painful reality in most classrooms… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 1, 2, 3—Eyes on Me! 9 Engaging Ways to Quiet a Chatty Class Need ways to keep your kids focused? Read on to find helpful insights to quiet your chatty class and 9 engaging, attention-getting tips! An effective lesson includes time for kids… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Top 10 New Year’s Goals for Children’s Ministry Leaders The new year is upon us, and it’s time to start setting some New Year’s goals. Maybe you’re planning to exercise more, eat healthier foods, or learn a new skill.… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Classroom Management: Timeouts (Yea or Nay?) Timeouts: Yea or Nay? Could the most-used behavior management technique be detrimental to kids? Research is questioning the repeated use of the timeout, as it may affect the physical structure… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 10 mins What to Say When Families Grieve Use these expert insights so you know what to say when families grieve a divorce, terminal illness, miscarriage or still-birth, or the death of a child. Loss and grief, just… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Streaming Into Christmas Vacation: How to Guide Families Through Today’s Stream of Online Content With Christmas vacation comes more down time—and screen time—for kids. This Christmas season, and all year long, partner with parents to help families stream good news of great joy into… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins Practical Insights for Ministering to Children of Divorce With the high rates of divorce, it’s critical to understand these key insights when you minister to children of divorce. Reaching Families of Divorce The church can serve as a… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins How to Pick a Winning Children’s Ministry Curriculum Is finding a new children’s ministry curriculum on your mind? Consider these factors to ensure you choose the best fit for your ministry. It’s that time of year when thoughts… Read More
