Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 4 Ways to Reintroduce Yourself to the Wonder of Jesus Make the miracles of Jesus captivating to children by using these four ways to remind yourself about the wonder that surrounds Jesus. We’ve covered the feeding of the 5,000 five… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Television and Faith: Tuned In to Faith Lessons Do the kids in your ministry worship at the altar of Nickelodeon or Netflix? Or would you say that the kids in your ministry are appropriately entertained by television? If… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 4 Fun Ways for Kids to Build Community in Your Ministry As children build good relationships with one another, they’re better able to learn and pray together. Here are 4 fun ways to help kids build community. Although children may be… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 4 Ways To Help Preteens See Who They Are With Their Identity in Christ Here are four ways we can begin to help our preteens see and understand their identity in Christ through God’s Word. My son was 11 years old when he needed… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins How to Solve the Sixth Grader Challenge in Your Ministry In preteen ministry, you must face the sixth grader challenge. Here’s how to meet the needs of these preteens in your ministry. “Everybody is shrinking!” That’s what one sixth grader… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Discipline Q & A: Handling Silly Answers From the Class Clown Is your lesson often derailed by a child who always gives a silly answer to make other kids laugh? Here’s some age-specific advice to help. Q: What do I do… Read More
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
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Tips for Getting Kids of All Ages Engaged in Worship Here are some tips for getting kids of all ages to be fully engaged during worship. For many children’s ministers, worship time with kids equates to singing a handful of… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins How to Help Preteen Girls’ Emotional and Physical Health Keep preteen girls’ emotional and physical health from vanishing. It’s undeniable that our culture bombards preteen girls with images and messages about their looks. “While many of the teenagers I… Read More
Age Level Read in 8 mins Fearless Conversation With Preteens Rather than run from uncomfortable topics with preteens, they need you to set everything aside—and engage in a fearless conversation. “If God is on our side, why did my friend’s… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Using Differentiated Instruction to Reach All Learning Styles Use Differentiated Instruction in your children’s ministry to meet kids’ individual needs to help them maximize their learning potential. How would you feel if you broke your arm and the… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 4 Ways to Share the Gospel With Media-Minded Kids Here are four ideas for sharing the gospel with those media-minded kids. A friend was telling the story of Jesus walking on the water as a children’s sermon. “As I… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Why You Should Build Up Preteen Leaders in Your Children’s Ministry Captivating preteen’s interest in Sunday school isn’t always easy. So instead, consider a different approach: Building up preteen leaders. By equipping preteens with leadership skills, you’ll find they have a… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins What’s Wrong With Using Rewards in Children’s Ministry? It seems harmless. But in reality, trinkets, stickers, and prizes have a negative effect on the final outcomes we really want in Christian education. Rewards may turn your kids off.… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 4 Steps to Really Connect With Kids in Your Ministry It’s the little things that matter to kids. Karl Bastian, the Kidologist, shares his secrets to making life-changing connections with kids. No child has ever thanked me for that great… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins How to Make Faith Contagious to the Preteens in Your Ministry Something’s catching — and these preteens are hooked! Here’s how to make faith contagious to these kids in your ministry. Warning: Christianity May Be Catching on With Preteens Recently I… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 8 Practical Tips for Getting Kids Into the Bible Want to get kids into God’s Word? (Who doesn’t?) Here are 8 practical tips for getting kids into the Bible. Regardless of kids’ age or experience with the Bible, there… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins What You Need to Know About Kids’ Spiritual Development We tracked down four noted experts to demystify kids’ spiritual development by the ages. Read on to learn how to reach—and teach—the wonderful little people in your ministry! Every age… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 29 Time Crunchers for Sunday School Teachers When time gets away from you week after week during your lesson, use these 29 time crunchers for Sunday school teachers to keep the Sunday school lesson on track. “Time… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 13 Ways to Build Friendships With the Children You Teach Don’t miss these 13 practical, healthy ways to build friendships with the kids you teach in your children’s ministry. Each week, we face rooms with children excited and ready to… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 6 Helpful Event Registration Tips for Your Preteen Events Looking to host an event for your preteens? Always remember to follow these important registration tips for special events. Registration Tip 1. Involvement Opportunities Provide a list of ways parents… Read More
