Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins Kids’ Faith Milestones at Church: How to Get the Rites Right How well does your children’s ministry recognize the importance of kids’ milestones and rites? In many cultures around the world, communities commemorate important steps in children’s lives through a variety… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins How to Teach Kids That Jesus Is More Than Historical It took unique experiences for me to acquire Spanish fluency. Here’s what language learning taught me about teaching kids that Jesus is more than historical. More Than Textbook Spanish I… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins The True Difference Between Teaching and Students Learning For years, teachers have had the goal to teach. But what happens when these same teachers set their goal to student’s learning? Curriculum publishers sell boxcar loads of printed pieces… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 10 Blessings to Be Thankful for in Children’s Ministry Let’s face it. A children’s ministry leader counts a lot of blessings…and faces a lot of challenges. Perhaps, you’re having a hard time finding things to be thankful for. It’s… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 7 Creative Ways to Use Pool Noodles in Your Children’s Ministry It’s summertime, and pool noodles are in every store aisle. Now is the perfect time to stock up! Here are seven creative ways to use pool noodles in your children’s… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Behavior Challenges: 7 Ways to Manage Your Class and Calm the Chaos Classroom management is critical to helping kids stay engaged. Children’s ministry leaders traditionally have a high tolerance for noise, disruption, and cases of the wiggles…or giggles—and that’s a good thing!… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Mix It Up! How Mixed-Age Groups Improve Your VBS When it comes to organizing kids at your VBS, mixed-age groups are a great idea for many reasons…but how do you actually pull it off? Social scientists have researched what… Read More
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
