Leader Resources Read in 2 mins The Big Impact of a Little Consistency With Preteens Few things have as large of an impact on preteens as consistency. Here are three ways to encourage more consistency within your volunteers. One of my preteens recently reminded me… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 16 Quick and Easy Best-Ever Birthday Ideas for Preteens Be sure to make each of your preteens feel extra special on their birthday this year with these 16 best-ever birthday ideas for preteens. 16 Quick and Easy Best-Ever Birthday… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Expert Help on How to Better Reach Preteens for Jesus How can you reach preteens for Jesus? Spend time with children’s ministry leaders these days and one of the topics of conversation is sure to be ministry to preteens. What… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Teach SmART: Using Arts Integration in Your Ministry Teaching kids about God and witnessing those moments when they genuinely “get it”—it’s one of the greatest gifts in all of children’s ministry. And even though many volunteers and leaders… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 9 Practical Ways to Ensure That Today’s Kids Connect With Jesus Focus on these nine areas to help you create a hindrance-free environment for children in your ministry to connect with Jesus. “Open up or I’ll break the door down!” You’ve… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 4 mins Avoid These 8 Craft Mistakes With Kids (And Nix These 4 Craft No-Nos) Use these new alternatives to avoid common craft mistakes and pitfalls that can be impractical, overly messy, or downright unsafe for your kids. There are only a few short minutes… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins What You Need to Know About Busting Cliques in Sunday School The hurtful results of cliques can happen in the Sunday school room, on a group outing, or at a church event. Here’s what you need to know. Sarah ran out… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 9 Different Approaches to Getting Kids’ Attention Tips and Approaches for Getting Kids’ Attention in Your Ministry. We’ve all had that moment when we realize we’ve lost control of the class. Our minds go blank, leaving us… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Spiritual Gifts Inventories for Preteens in Your Children’s Ministry Helping preteens understand their spiritual gifts can be a complicated — but joyous — experience. In a Peanuts comic, Lucy contemplates with Charlie Brown the meaning of life. Lucy says,… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 19 Time-Fillers for When the Pastor’s Long-Winded Use this list of 19 time-fillers to make that extra class time positive learning time from your toddler room to your preteen ministry. Time-Fillers for Ages 2 and 3 1.… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Here’s the Science Behind Making Scripture Stick With Kids Are you using the most effective methods to ensure that Scripture sticks in kids’ hearts? Here’s what you need to know about helping kids learn Scripture—for life! Challenges of Memorizing… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Interactive Learning: The Latest Classroom Transformer Discover the power of interactive learning for your Sunday school and children’s ministry. Plus, a teacher training meeting! Interactive learning, also known as cooperative learning, is the latest thing in… Read More
