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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 3 Relationship Builders for Toddlers These 3 ideas for toddlers offer building blocks for solid relationships with young peers in your ministry. Construction takes tools, effort, and time—a building doesn’t spring up overnight. Kids’ relationships… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 6 mins Ages and Stages: Lessons for Grandparents’ Day Use these wonderful Bible activities to build relationships and engage seniors with children in your ministry. These lessons are a perfect way to celebrate Grandparents’ Day! Grandparents’ Day Lessons for… 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 4 mins 8 Building Blocks for Effective Discipline in Children’s Ministry Here are 8 building blocks for effective discipline that create a positive place where children want to be. Megan won’t leave Jasmine alone, so the teacher separates them. Lamar and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 8 mins 15 A+ Back-to-School Ideas for Children’s Ministry Back-to-School Ideas for Children’s Ministry: These 15 A+ ideas will keep your kids from “checking out” at church! Yellow school buses. Crisp backpacks. The smell of new school supplies. The… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 6 Storytelling Keys to Make the Bible Even More Exciting Here are simple keys to improving your storytelling skills as you strive to reach children with the greatest story of all. The Bible is the greatest love story ever written… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins The Power of Music in Your Preschool Classroom Music is a powerful teaching tool for preschool leaders. Have you ever thought about why? Music activates unique brain networks, supports long-term memory of lyrics (like Bible verses), and encourages… 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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 5 Creative Preschool Snacks for Bible Lessons With these 5 creative preschool snacks for Bible lessons, you’ll take the truths of Scripture straight to kids’ hearts—and tummies! Allergy Smart: As with any snack, be sure to check… 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 2 mins Disabilities: What You Need to Know About Playground Safety All kids love playgrounds! If you minister to children with disabilities, here’s what you need to know about keeping your kids safe as they play. Chances are you take kids… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Highly Effective Preteen Teaching Tip: Distract and Discuss An effective way to get preteens to open up is to distract them. While their hands are busy, it’s amazing how much their minds and mouths open up. Try any… 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 3 Sunday School Discipline Solutions for Your Preteen Classroom Sunday school classroom discipline experts share their insights on roughhousing, hyped-up crowds, and kids who just can’t listen. Q: How do I deal with preteen boys who hit, shove, and… 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 6 mins Is Your Sunday School Communicating Shame in the “Shoulds”? Do all of our “shoulds” teach children that being a Christian is more about rules than it is about relationship with Jesus? I failed him. His drawing made it clear.… 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