Meet four ministries with extraordinary service projects that reach people in need — AND their own kids.
We all want the kids in our children’s ministries to cultivate thankful hearts.…
Use the pumpkin gospel presentation as a children’s message in big church or your children’s ministry class.
Materials needed:
1 pumpkin with the top already cut open
4 pre-carved pumpkins…
Making connections with people is what Jesus modeled — he met people where they were in life, he provided for their needs, and he gave a living example of unconditional…
Family ministry doesn’t have to be hard—you already have the secret ingredients to powerfully impact families! Check out these three authors’ views.
With all the talk about children’s ministers needing…
Use these new alternatives to avoid common craft mistakes and pitfalls that can be impractical, overly messy, or downright unsafe for your kids.
There are only a few short minutes…
Here are 9 great back-to-school Sunday school activities to help kids build a lasting relationship with Jesus this school year.
Back to school is a critical time for your Sunday…
If you’re looking for the best impact-for-your-effort, check out our 5 most effective church event ideas for a strategy that engages families year-round.
We found surprising insights in our research…
The desks have been cleaned and the report cards handed out, but there’s only one thing on every child’s mind—the sound of the last bell that rings out loud and…
If you want to minister to pregnant mothers, start a Pregnancy Care Center with these 11 steps from a thriving center in Florida.
“For some women, an unplanned pregnancy creates…
What is it about space? There never seems to be enough! This is true for all sizes of ministries in all sizes of churches. When my husband was in seminary,…
Your guide to alternative service opportunities for volunteers who don’t fit the mold…
Samantha is a young, single mom who began attending your church two years ago. Her children love…
18 memorable snacks designed to enhance your Bible lessons and spice up your class!
From the moment Jesus first broke bread with his disciples to last Sunday when a Sunday…
It’s that time of the year—people are reevaluating commitments. And they may resign from your ministry. Learn what to do when volunteers quit.
You’re winding down after the busy holiday…
Use these 9 ideas to make this your most amazing fall for families, children, and your entire church.
Colorful leaves, football, hayrides, apple cider, a return to school, and fuller…
Use this children’s message “God’s Word the Seed” to help children see that planting seeds of faith will help their faith grow.
You’ll need:
a large pumpkin,
a New Testament…
At Group, we’ve learned 5 fail-proof tips for fall family events.
So you’re having a fall event? Good for you! Whether it’s a Fall Festival, Backward Trick-or-Treat, Trunk or Treat,…
Is your budget about to be downsized or cut? Is your church hurting financially? Or is your town or city experiencing an economic slump? If so, rethink how you do…
We know a large number of churches enjoy putting on a Fall Festival. Here are four tips to help make your Fall Fest planning a treat. It’s a great way…
Soon the leaves will start changing, the breeze will feel a little cooler and fall will be upon us! Which means you may be prepping for your upcoming Fall Fest…
In this children’s message: Walk Through Walls, kids will transform a simple piece of paper into something they can step right through!
At Halloween, all sorts of zombies arise in…
Here are tons of low-cost and no-cost ideas to use in any season for any reason to help keep your children’s ministry budget on track.
If the best things in…