Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Creative Ways to Encourage Kids in Your Ministry to Pray More Here are three creative ways to encourage kids in your class to pray even more. Prayer is an incredible privilege because it’s communication with the living God! Yet we often… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins Mother’s Day Messaging: How to Make All Kids Feel Included on Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but Mother’s Day for kids without moms can be challenging. Many children’s ministry directors are looking for ideas to celebrate the hardworking mothers… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min 15 Easy Gluten-Free Snack Ideas for Children’s Ministry If you’re going to offer a snack in your children’s ministry, it’s important to make sure all children can have a snack. That means you may have to provide gluten-free… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 10 Important Ways to Fill Your Ministry With Prayer Use these 10 ways to fill your ministry with prayer—just as the disciples asked Jesus when he taught them the Lord’s Prayer: “Teach us to pray.” “God is great, God… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Where Do I Find Great Volunteers for Special Needs Classrooms? Finding volunteers called to serve in special needs ministry may be one of your most difficult tasks. In my experience, I’ve found volunteers who are a great fit through the… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 1 min 5-Point Checklist for Your Upcoming Mother’s Day Service Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and now is the time to make sure you’re ready for the big day. This 5-point checklist will help you cover all your… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins In God We Trust: All Others Must Be Screened for Church Safety In God we trust…all others require screening for safety. Here’s why. On November 27, 2016, police were called to a church in Maryland to investigate something no one thought would… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Soul Care: Why Your Friendship With God Is So Important You’ve made it through the Easter season. Hallelujah! Now VBS and summer events loom large on the horizon. In your attempt to serve God and nurture young souls during this… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 3 mins 9 Quick Tips for Teaching Kids to Pray Prayer habits that last a lifetime are most often formed in childhood. That’s why teaching kids to pray is so critical. As with most spiritual disciplines, prayer is caught more… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Addressing Sexual Harassment in Your Children’s Ministry Here’s what you need to know about identifying and stopping sexual harassment in your children’s ministry. A seven-year-old girl was rudely awakened to the world of sexual harassment on her… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 5 Tips for Talking to Kids of All Ages About Jesus’ Crucifixion The crucifixion is an important part of Easter. So how can we effectively share what happened to help kids comprehend the significance without overloading them? Here are five ways to… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Earth Day Outreach for All Ages: Cleanup Committee In this Earth Day outreach idea, kids and their families help take care of God’s creation. Scripture: Psalm 24:1 You’ll need: Bible (try this kid-friendly version!) work gloves eco-friendly trash… Read More
