Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 5 Food-Related Assumptions to Avoid in Children’s Ministry What behind-the-scenes food experiences affect kids who attend your VBS? As children’s ministry leaders, perhaps we have food-related assumptions we need to reconsider. Read on to gain perspective as you… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Children’s Ministry Handbook: A Ministry Must-Have! What should your church include in its children’s ministry handbook? Discover how a small booklet makes a big impact on volunteers. Volunteers have said “yes” to serving in children’s ministry.… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Desperate for Volunteers? Here’s What NOT to Do. I know. You need more volunteers. So do I. And we always will. Building a volunteer team is a never-ending process, especially if your ministry is growing. If we’re desperate… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Help! The Kids Are Overstimulated: Practical Insights and Advice From Ministry Veterans The noise and excitement that delight some kids might be too much for others. Learn how to help kids who feel overstimulated in your children’s ministry. Praise music blares. Stage… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Help! The Kids Just Said a Bad Word: Insights and Advice From Ministry Veterans Sometimes kids really do say the darndest things—and not always in a good way. Bad words out of a child’s mouth sound extra unsettling, don’t they? Read on to find… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Help! My Teen Helpers Aren’t…Well…Helpful: Practical Insights and Advice From Ministry Veterans Teen helpers aren’t always…well…helpful. Read on to learn practical strategies for managing teenage volunteers—from children’s ministry pros. Eager-looking teenagers from your church’s youth ministry approach you. One says she’s always… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 5 Ways to Care for Your Children’s Ministry Volunteers We all know that eager (and reliable) volunteers can be hard to find. So once an A+, background-checked volunteer joins your team, you want to ensure she sticks around. But… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins The Ultimate Secret for Successfully Recruiting for Your Fall Fest Event What’s the secret to recruiting for your church’s next fall fest? It may sound basic, but the ultimate secret to successfully recruiting for your fall fest comes down to this:… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins Your 5-Step Guide to Serving Kids With Food Allergies at VBS Consider these food policy best practices as you cook up VBS at your church this summer. These guidelines will help your church create a safe and hospitable environment for all… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Help! The Kids Won’t Participate: Practical Insights and Advice From Ministry Veterans Sometimes in children’s ministry, kids aren’t able or willing to follow your lead. Read on to discover how to respond when kids don’t want to join the fun at VBS… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min How Do You Ensure Volunteers Are Teaching Theological Truth? It’s not enough to just fill spots with willing volunteers; how do you ensure volunteers are teaching theological truth? Follow these 5 steps. #1. Require church membership. Churches that require… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 3 Easy Children’s Ministry Teacher Training Meetings Looking for children’s ministry teacher training ideas that will set your leaders and volunteers up for success? Use these three easy-to-prepare training meetings! Teacher Training Meeting #1: Know the Goal… Read More
