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 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 3 mins Discipline Secrets to Resolve Challenging Behavior in Children’s Ministry Every Sunday school teacher should be equipped with these critical discipline secrets to resolve behavior challenges in their classrooms. Kids are going through a lot these days and their behavior… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins What You Need to Know About Spotting and Stopping Child Sex Abuse What do we need in order to spot and stop child sex abuse? We only need eyes to see and ears to hear their pain — and then the courage… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 7 mins 6 Secrets to Raising Fearless Kids in a Fear-Filled World In a scary world, how do we raise up fearless kids? By meeting fear face-to-face with our faith. Not long after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, a large… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 7 Tips for Handling Snacks in Your Children’s Ministry With these 7 tips for snacks in ministry, you’ll welcome kids — and their tummies! Plus you’ll teach them great lessons! To snack, or not to snack, that is the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 9 mins 20 Unforgettable Ways to Honor Kids’ Faith Milestones and More Here’s why it matters that we make the most out of kids’ big faith milestone moments — and 20 ideas for every stage of your children’s ministry. As a children’s… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins The Top 3 Discipline Questions on Disruptive Behavior Are Answered! Nothing throws a wrench in your lesson quicker than disruptive behavior. Here are the answers to the top three questions on disruptive behavior. Q: How do I deal with a… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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
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 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 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 3 mins The ABCs of Great Sunday School Teaching Discover the ABCs of great Sunday school teaching that are foundational to great Christian education. Children usually learn to read by recognizing combinations of letters. Learning to teach is similar.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 5 Bible Truths That Make a Monumental Impact During times of uncertainty, these five timeless Bible truths will make a monumental impact on kids in your church and community. Consider the kids in your church and community. What… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins “I Was a VBS Kid!” An Interview With a Former VBS Kid Turned Current VBS Director Do you ever find yourself wondering if VBS truly makes a difference? If Jesus really uses VBS music, decorations, Bible discoveries, and volunteers to transform lives? It’s natural to ponder… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Tips & Tools Read in 4 mins Crisis Stress: 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 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Helping Children Process Another School Shooting Tragedy It’s happened again. How can we fathom news about another deadly school shooting? Precious children’s lives are lost. Families are mourning. We all grieve. Especially as people who love and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
