Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 3 Discipline Tips for Your Children’s Ministry That Work Here are three discipline tips to create a happier and healthier classroom environment. Frustration over discipline issues is perhaps the biggest reason Sunday school volunteers quit. Well-meaning people sign up… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Snacks Read in 3 mins Non-Tricky Treats: Allergy-Friendly Goodies for Children’s Ministry Wondering about food allergies as you purchase candy for children’s ministry events? We’re here to help! Consider these online resources when gathering allergy-friendly treats to serve kids at your church.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 5 Ways to Stop Shaming Kids in the Name of Jesus There’s no children’s minister out there who intentionally attempts to evoke shame in kids. But when our words or communication are misguided or careless, shame is often the result. And… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 9 Ideas for Kids of All Ages to Develop Strong Friendships Developing strong friendships—or what the Bible calls phileo love—between kids can be done on a whim, on or off the schedule, and without prep or new supplies. First Samuel 18:3… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins How to Build Relationships With Kids of Divorce in Your Ministry Children of divorce may live in unstable or insecure environments. They may not feel carefree, and they may be distracted when attending your Sunday school ministry. And that’s if they’re… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Teaching Kids to Pray for Miracles We want kids to pray and trust God for answers, but when it comes to the really big prayers — the ones that need miracles — how do we pray… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Discipline Solutions: 3 Ways to Get Model Behavior From Kids Expert advice on the best and most effective discipline solutions to use with kids. You love kids—that’s why you dedicate hours preparing for lessons and teaching them about God’s love.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Children in Church: A Senior Pastor’s Heart for Including Children Growth happens when children’s ministry leaders and senior pastors partner in welcoming and celebrating children in their churches. Spiritual growth occurs, and a congregation’s size can increase too! Most importantly,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins The 7 Most Common Mistakes Teachers Make Here are the seven most common mistakes children’s ministry teachers make where they need to either talk less or talk more efficiently. Teachers, on the whole, are doing a great… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins What You Need to Know About Bullying Bullying. You may hear this word a lot. What is it, exactly? When does unkind behavior cross the line and become bullying? How can we help kids who are bullied?… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins How to Pick a Winning Children’s Ministry Curriculum Is finding a new 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 of VBS… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 6 Ways to Love Kids Unconditionally It’s okay to be honest. Some kids’ behavior can just be more challenging than others. Find out how to love the kids no matter what. “Oh, Lord please don’t let… 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 2 mins 12 Ways to Develop Friendships With Kids Mentorship 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… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins 6 Ways to Tell That Your Sunday School Lesson Is Broken When your Sunday school lesson is broken, it might be for one of these top-6 reasons. Use these teaching tips to spot and fix what’s broken. Here’s a simple question:… 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 4 mins 1, 2, 3—Eyes on Me! 9 Engaging Ways to Quiet a Chatty Class Have a chatty class? Need ways to keep your kids focused? Read on to find helpful insights, plus 9 simple, attention-getting tips! An effective lesson includes time for kids to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 3 Tips for Doing Quality Ministry on a Small Budget Is your budget about to be downsized or cut? Is your church hurting financially? Or is your town or city experiencing an economic slump? If so, rethink how you do… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Trauma Toolkit: 4 Things You Can Do To Help Kids Heal As a ministry leader, how can you help kids and families move through trauma and toward their friend Jesus? These four simple steps can help. Trauma is more common in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins 4 Focus-Areas for Creating a Trauma-Informed Ministry Mental health principles from the trauma-informed care movement can make your ministry a healing, healthy space for all families. Making Time to Understand Trauma Right now, you’re no more than… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
