Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 4 Pieces of Advice to Improve Your Ministry Leadership Skills Do you want to improve your leadership skills? Take these four pieces of advice from other children’s ministry leaders like you! 1. Leadership Means Influence I count myself blessed to… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins The True Difference Between Teaching and Students Learning For years, teachers have had the goal to teach. But what happens when these same teachers set their goal to student’s learning? Curriculum publishers sell boxcar loads of printed pieces… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 10 Blessings to Be Thankful for in Children’s Ministry Let’s face it. A children’s ministry leader counts a lot of blessings…and faces a lot of challenges. Perhaps, you’re having a hard time finding things to be thankful for. It’s… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Married to the Ministry: Find the Balance Between Work and Family Are you married to your ministry? Take our quiz and see. Plus, check out our insights for upholding the commitment you made to your spouse, yourself, friends, and family while… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 9 No-Fail Vacation Bible School Follow-Up Ideas Here are 9 no-fail VBS follow-up ideas you can use—from the creators of Group’s vacation Bible school! Picture this: It’s summer, and vacation Bible school (VBS) is over. You’ve gone… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 7 Creative Ways to Use Pool Noodles in Your Children’s Ministry It’s summertime, and pool noodles are in every store aisle. Now is the perfect time to stock up! Here are seven creative ways to use pool noodles in your children’s… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins 9 Summer Nights: Ideas Guaranteed to Be a Blast for Families Need summer family ministry ideas? We asked children’s ministers to share their favorite, tried-and-true ideas for summer evening fun to come up with a list of ways to celebrate God… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Behavior Challenges: 7 Ways to Manage Your Class and Calm the Chaos Classroom management is critical to helping kids stay engaged. Children’s ministry leaders traditionally have a high tolerance for noise, disruption, and cases of the wiggles…or giggles—and that’s a good thing!… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Strategies to Keep VBS Visitors Coming Back for More Vacation Bible School (VBS) season is here! What can you do to have VBS visitors coming back for more? Keep reading to find out! We hear from children’s ministers all… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins The Common Questions on Sexuality That Kids Ask at Each Age As children grow, they have more and more questions surrounding their sexuality. Here are common questions for each age and ways that you can respond appropriately. The Common Questions on… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins How to Thank Your VBS Volunteers (Without Breaking the Budget) Check out these fresh VBS volunteer appreciation ideas! And thank YOU for impacting so many lives this summer! Vacation Bible school (VBS) is one of the most joyful—and volunteer-intensive—events your… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins 4 Low-Cost Summer Program Ideas for Families at Your Church Looking for low-cost summer program ideas for families at your church? You can save families money and capture their attention and hearts with these four ideas! Use these stay-at-almost-home ideas… Read More