Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 4 Tips for a Big Summer in Your Small Church Summer’s fast approaching and those of us in the children’s ministry world are feeling the heat—not just on the thermometer! While teachers and families may look at summer as a… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Spring + Summer Family Ministry Event: Kite-Flying As the seasons change and we move into warmer—and windier—weather, host a family ministry kite-flying event. Here are some building blocks for putting on this sky-high event. Spring + Summer… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 3 mins 3 Awesome Memorial Day Ideas for Children’s Ministry Looking for meaningful ways to add to your Memorial Day messages? Here are 3 easy-but-awesome ideas you can use now. 1. Memorial Day Outreach: Remembrance (John 15:12-13) Work with parents… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 7 mins Grow Kids’ Faith With This 7-Week Summer Faith Challenge Grow kids’ faith with this 7-week summer faith challenge. Kids live on a battlefield—a world filled with temptation, attacks on their innocence, and fiery darts of doubt. As in any… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins Saving Summer: 3 Ways to Partner With Families Over Summer Break Partner with families to fill kids’ summer breaks with positive programming and experiences. Groupon, an online commerce marketplace that connects subscribers with local merchants, surveyed 2,000 parents and found that… 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
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
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 3 Amazing Outreaches That Share God’s Love With the Hurting Discover these 3 effective ministry outreaches that share God’s love with kids in inner cities, families, and ex-inmates. Where is Jesus? He is with the neediest of all of us—and… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins Need a New Easter Event? Try This Unique Scavenger Hunt! Use this unique and meaningful scavenger hunt with families to teach the true point of Easter. Easter is the perfect time to celebrate Jesus’ love for us with the families… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 3 Children’s Ministry Activity Ideas for Your Nursery Here are three children’s ministry activity ideas specially designed for your church nursery. These ideas explore love and friendship and even include a service project! 3 Children’s Ministry Activity Ideas… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 9 mins 6 Unique Stations for an Unforgettable Easter Outreach Event This Easter Family Outreach Event is a meaningful way to share the Easter story with families in your community. Minister to families through these six stations to help them better… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 5 Fantastic Follow-Up Tools for Children’s Ministry Events Use these 5 fantastic follow-up tools for children’s ministry events—to get families to return next week. Outreach events can be a lot of work, but they’re worth it when done… Read More
