Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Tips for Responding to Bullying in Your Ministry Consider these seven concrete, practical steps to thwart bullying and to build a caring community in your ministry. While schools have come under scrutiny because of violent incidents, churches often… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins What to Do When Kids Say, “I’m Bored!” You’ve heard it before: “I’m bored! I already know all this!” You’ve seen it before: Kids fidget, zone out, and harass others — or you. You’ve felt it before: Glassy… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Ideas to Celebrate Children’s Spiritual Heroes at Home Honoring faithful leaders for serving kids week in and week out isn’t limited to your ministry team. You know too well that disciple-making isn’t only an at-church exercise; it’s an… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 12 Ways to Develop Friendships With Kids Studies show the power of kids having at least one Christian adult friend in their lives. To help your volunteers form friendships with kids, share these 12 friendship tips that… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 5 Innovative Prayer Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry Trying to find ways to incorporate more prayer in your children’s ministry? Look no further! Here are five unique ideas to get you started. 1. Prayer Walk Take a walk… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Children’s Ministry Activities: 4 Fun Self-Esteem Boosters for All Ages Give kids of all ages a positive shot in the arm with these four different self-esteem boosting ideas. Each idea is simple and can be added to any lesson. If… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 3 Things to Consider When We Praise Kids It’s easy to forget the power our words have, and we need to remember that what we say to our kids matters. And we’re not just talking about the negative… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Discipline Dilemmas: Answers to 7 Questions About Calming the Chaos Discipline is critical to helping kids stay engaged. The most interactive and Bible-rich lesson on the planet doesn’t stand a chance in a room where kids are out of control.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 10 Tips to Manage Kids’ Stress Levels in Your Children’s Ministry Kids seem to be incredibly stressed nowadays. Here are 10 tips to reduce the stress level of children in your ministry. Let’s face it: It can be stressful working in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins How to Encourage Smooth Transitions for All Ages When it comes to slipping into a swimming pool, there are two kinds of people. There are the Jumpers and the Inchers. The Jumpers don’t care how cold it is.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Lead With Love: 4 Loving Principles That Will Change Your Ministry How can children’s ministry leaders lead with love in a world—and a Church—filled with divisions and arguments? Read on to discover four loving principles that will change the way you… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 14 Steps for Successfully Implementing Curriculum Is it time for a new curriculum? The great news is, an excellent curriculum that’ll benefit your ministry is out there—it’s just a matter of finding it! Here’s a primer… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Puzzles With a Purpose: From Time Filler to Teaching Tool Using puzzles and activity pages in children’s ministry is nothing new. I grew up doing Bible word searches and dutifully filling in the blanks. But Group has historically taken a… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 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 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 4 mins Small Church Ministry: 5 Reasons DIG IN Is the Perfect Fit Small churches can be a wonderful place for community and belonging. But they can also come with challenges—especially for children’s ministry. Perhaps due to a low number of kids, your… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins How to Recognize the Symptoms of Behavior Issues Kids may not have the words to express what they’re feeling, but their behavior can tell you a lot. Here’s how to recognize the symptoms of kids’ behavior issues 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
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Why We Must Start Talking About Race in Our Children’s Ministries Here’s why we must start talking about race in children’s ministry. “Can I talk to you?” The volunteer gave me one of those you-need-to-talk-with-your-child looks. In a whisper, she said… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Helpful Tips for Caring for Children Affected by Divorce Divorce doesn’t just affect the parents—it affects the whole family. It’s important to know how to understand and care for the family and children during this stressful time. Here are… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Bully-Proof Your Children’s Ministry Is bullying happening in your church’s children’s ministry? Chances are, it is. Handling bullying can feel overwhelming and hopeless. But take courage, we’re here to help! Read on to find… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
