Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 38 Smile-Inducing Ways to Say “Thanks” to Your Volunteers Volunteer appreciation is a huge part of retaining great people—so why not make it fun? The holiday season is a natural time to offer a wholehearted “thanks” to the team… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min 3 Last-Minute Christmas Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry You need these three last-minute Christmas ideas now that Christmas is just around the corner! With so many things going on, you might still be preparing your Christmas services or… 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 1 min Elementary and Preteen Christmas Outreach: Stocking Care Kits This is a great way to reach out to children: Christmas Outreach: Stocking Care Kits. You’ll Need: assorted colors of felt scissors hot glue a glue gun craft glue puffy… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins How to Successfully Combine Age Groups in Sunday School For small churches, it may be the best option. Many churches combine age groups because they don’t have enough people to staff individual classes. Others combine their groups for special… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins A Year-Round Strategy for Recognizing and Retaining Volunteers They say actions speak louder than words. That’s why, when it comes to recognizing and retaining volunteers, it’s so important to regularly show your volunteer team how much they matter… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Watch Now: Small Churches Have Big Impact Small churches have big impact! As we read the Gospels, we see that Jesus often points to small things when explaining what God’s Kingdom is like. A widow’s small coins,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins How Children of All Ages Solve Problems Here are ways that children of all ages solve problems, and ways that you can respond to help develop their ability to work through problems. How Children Ages 1-2 Solve… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Helpful Tips for Caring for Children Affected by Divorce Divorce doesn’t just affect the parents—it affects the whole family. It’s important to know how to understand and care for the family and children during this stressful time. Here are… 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
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins Christmas Video: A Free Gift for Families at Your Church Looking for a last-minute Christmas video to share with families at your church? We’ve got you covered! Families will love this unique, first-person take on the birth of Jesus, as… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Create a Culture of Invitation in Your Preteen Ministry Here are five ways you can create a culture of invitation in your preteen ministry. Anticipating and welcoming preteens’ friends into our church is a huge part of leading preteen… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Children’s Ministry: Here’s Why What You Do Matters Dear children’s ministry leader: This holiday season, know that the kids and families you serve are thankful for you! You make an eternal difference in kids’ lives. So thank you! … Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Christmas Volunteer Appreciation Idea: Thank-You Stockings The stockings were hung by the children’s ministry classrooms with care to show volunteers how much families do care! Here’s a festive and fun way for kids and families to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Utilize the Tools You Have to Be Fully Equipped for Classroom Discipline You are fully equipped for classroom discipline with the discipline tools you already have — you just don’t know it yet… You were gung-ho to instruct children in the things… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 4 Great Reasons to Start Small Groups in Your Children’s Ministry As a children’s ministry leader interested in connecting with kids, perhaps you’ve wondered if your children’s ministry might have room for small groups. Here are four reasons to try this… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 4 Months to a Better Children’s Ministry Budget With this simple plan, you’ll have better ministry budgets in four months. “Put your money where your mouth is.” You’ve probably heard that saying before. A more accurate saying is… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Streaming Into Christmas Vacation: How to Guide Families Through Today’s Stream of Online Content With Christmas vacation comes more down time—and screen time—for kids. This Christmas season, and all year long, partner with parents to help families stream good news of great joy into… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Welcome Gift: Holiday Muggings for Christmas Church Visitors Churches see an increase in attendance around Christmastime. Extend a little holiday cheer to church visitors during the Christmas season with this creative Holiday Muggings gift from kids in your… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Running on Empty? Here’s How to Fill Your Leadership Tank How filling your leadership tank will give you the fuel to lead your entire team. “It’s just a busy season. I promise I’ll be home more when I finish this… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Nativity Affirmation for Your Children’s Ministry Team Here’s a simple nativity affirmation for your volunteers during Christmas parties or training times. Nativity Affirmation for Your Children’s Ministry Team Explain that your group is going to step into… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email