Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Tips for Teaching Bible Stories to Preschoolers Are some Bible stories off-limits for preschoolers? How can we teach Bible stories to preschoolers so they truly understand them? “Don’t teach preschoolers about sin. And don’t teach them that… 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
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Classroom Environments: Nursery and Preschool Essentials Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers have certain needs, and those needs help us determine what’s truly essential in these ministries. Here’s a list of the must-haves for your nursery and preschool… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins Tough Stuff: Talking With Children About the Death of a Loved One It’s hard to know what to say to kids when someone they loved has died. We may wonder: Do they understand what happened? Will talking about it upset them more?… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 10 Things Your Ministry Can Do to Stop Racism Before It Starts 10 things you and your ministry can do to stop racism before it starts. What will you do now to embrace the “people of every tribe and tongue and people… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Age-Level Insights: How to Handle Profanity and Vulgar Language Profanity and vulgar language have to be handled differently depending on the age of the child. Here are some age-level insights. Hear No Evil: Ages 2 to 5 You can… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Baby Steps to Build Trust in Your Church Nursery The relationship we build with the babies in our nurseries will impact their ability to trust in God. Here are three tips to help foster more trust. I love sneaking… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Welcoming Kids on the High End of the Autism Spectrum Research from Clemson University discovered that families of kids with autism are 84 percent less likely to attend church. This is one of the largest unreached groups, right in your… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 10 mins FREE Easter Lesson: Jesus Has Victory Over Death This Easter Sunday school lesson from Group Publishing’s DIG IN Sunday school curriculum teaches elementary kids that Jesus has victory over death. Pick and choose the sections to create the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 7 Simple and Effective Ways to Reach Today’s Visual Generation Why do kids love screens so much? And how can we minister to children whose minds seem centered on electronics? Here are 7 amazingly simple but effective ways to reach… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Anxious Times: What You Need to Know About Childhood Anxiety Feeling anxious about the rise in childhood anxiety today? Read on to discover what anxiety is, how to help kids through anxious moments, and what our Father God wants us… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins How to Respond to the Anxieties of Children at All Ages Children of all ages face anxieties. Here is what you need to know about these worries, and how you can help ease their concerns. Children’s Anxieties – Ages 2 to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Special Needs: How to Serve Children With Allergies Allergies are likely the most common special needs problem teachers face in the classroom. Here are things you need to know to serve children with allergies in your ministry. Twenty… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 4 Things to Keep in Mind as You Start a Special Needs Ministry Thinking about a special needs ministry start-up in your church? Here are four things to keep in mind as you get started. Children’s pastors are often the first members of… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins How to Translate the Behavior Signals Kids Are Sending 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 what kids are telling you and what… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Why Online Children’s Ministry Is Important for Children With Special Needs Here’s why online children’s ministry is a brand-new opportunity to minister to children and families living with special needs. When COVID hit, churches had to adapt and make adjustments in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Why We Must Start Talking About Race in Our Children’s Ministries Here’s why we must start talking about race in children’s ministry. “Can I talk to you?” The volunteer gave me one of those you-need-to-talk-with-your-child looks. In a whisper, she said… 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 3 mins Welcoming Families With Special Needs to Your Church Here are tips on creating an attitude of acceptance and practical ways to welcome families impacted by special needs. My family recently moved to Minnesota, and we’re looking for a… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 5 Creative Preschool Snacks for Bible Lessons With these 6 creative preschool snacks for Bible lessons, you’ll take the truths of Scripture straight to kids’ hearts—and tummies! 5 Creative Preschool Snacks for Bible Lessons 1. Big Fish… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email