Children’s Ministry Magazine interviewed Ali Thompson, author of the new book 52 Wildly Creative Puzzles With a Point.
CM: A puzzle book from Group? Isn’t Group anti-fill-in-the-blank worksheets?
Ali: Yes,…
Make your children’s ministry hard to resist for prospective volunteers, children, and families with these publicity tips.
Poor attendance at your children’s ministry event is rarely a reflection of the…
While the pandemic still isn’t completely behind us, many churches have reopened, or are getting ready to restart children’s ministry. Perhaps you’re ready for a fresh start, too, but aren’t…
Can you believe it? A new school year is just around the corner, and kids are getting ready to head back to school! The start of a new school year…
Discover six elements that parents and kids say make for a great vacation Bible school!
We thought it would be insightful to talk to some end-users of vacation Bible school—parents…
Mentorship studies show the power of kids having at least one Christian adult friend in their lives. To help your volunteers form friendships with kids, share these 12 friendship tips…
Christmas is coming…Here are a few ideas to help make it memorable!
Christmas and Advent may be a little different again this year. We know you realize it, but sometimes…
Download and share this quick guide with families that offers 5 things they can do right now, today, to help combat hunger in their community.
In the wake of the…
For years, teachers have had to 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…
I’ve built a children’s ministry from the bottom up. Six years ago, our church had two children in preschool and four in the combined elementary Sunday school class, no midweek…
Are you raising leaders in your children’s ministry? Most formal leadership training doesn’t even begin before the age of 25, when corporations provide staff with assessments, coaching, and training. Helping…
If you’re new to a children’s ministry role, check out these 5 must-do’s for new children’s ministry leaders.
When I was first hired as a part-time children’s ministry leader, I…
Use this Christmas Sunday School lesson: Shepherds Learn That Jesus Is Born to teach kids to tell others about Jesus. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow…
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At this time, we’re looking for children’s ministry experts that are interested in being contract writers for our resources including articles,…
Full confession. Technology and I have a tenuous relationship. As a child of the 70’s, I’m a digital immigrant. Fax machines, landlines, and inter-office memos—we all go way back. (Maybe…
Use this Christmas Sunday school lesson: Jesus Is Born to celebrate Jesus’ birth with kids. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in their faith.
Christmas Sunday…
Looking for fun recipes that you can use with your elementary children’s ministry classroom? Here are a couple!
2 Age-Appropriate Recipes for Elementary Classes
Puppy Chow-Elementary Recipe
Ingredients
9 cups…
Wondering about food allergies as you purchase candy for children’s ministry events? We’re here to help! Consider these online resources when gathering allergy-friendly treats to serve kids at your church.…
ChildrensMinistry.com is your spot to find Bible lessons, activities, and crafts to add powerful experiences to your children’s ministry programs. Plus, you’ll find amazing leadership resources to make your job…
With these seven ways to support new mothers in your ministry, you have a great opportunity in your church to reach first-time moms. It’s one of those times when families…
Kindness matters most when parents consider character traits they want to develop in their children.
Does kindness matter in today’s often-harsh world? According to most parents, it matters more than…
