Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Hiding God’s Word in Our Hearts: 7 Bible Memory Tips to Make Scripture Stick Helping kids learn Scripture is important. But what does it really look like? We want kids to hide God’s Word in their hearts, but does that mean rote Bible memory?… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 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 If it’s safe… Read More
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
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
Leader Tips & Tools Read in 4 mins How to Use the 5 Senses to Calm and Ease Kids’ Stress Children today are experiencing unprecedented, prolonged stress. From lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to having sometimes frightening world news at their fingertips through digital devices. Counselors and therapists suggest… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 7 mins Ministering to Kids When You Don’t Have a Counseling Degree You don’t have to have a counseling degree to help children in crisis—you only need a deep commitment to Jesus and kids and a whole lot of empathy. Imagine your… Read More
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
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 7 Discipline Strategies to Stop Behavior Problems Before They Start Use these discipline strategies to stop behavior problems before they start. Let’s be real: Ministry to kids isn’t all high-fives and butterflies and faith commitments, is it? Sometimes it’s dealing… Read More
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
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
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 3 Tips for Working With Children’s Negative Attitudes First, minimize the impact of negative attitudes and then create a positive atmosphere for children with these tips. A child with a negative attitude often seeks love and craves attention.… Read More
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. Share these 12 friendship tips with your volunteers that will help kids form… Read More
