Some of the best summer childhood memories come from dusty mountain trails, wacky outdoor crafts, and silly songs sung around a campfire. The carefree, fun-focused experience of summer camp is…
Summertime means vacations, relaxation, special activities, and company — it also means kids miss church more than usual. Use these ideas to keep in touch with your kids over the…
Here’s a fun, new way for families to grow their faith together this summer.
Summer is a great time for families to have fun, explore, and make memories together and…
Last summer our church held a three-day service camp where kids learned to serve God by serving the church, their community, and the world. Here’s how we got kids serving…
Keep the summer outreach fires burning this summer and beyond so you continue to reach children for Jesus in your community. Discover these ideas to keep reaching children in your…
In this summer snack, kids enjoy a “desert” snack as they discover that God is with us everywhere.
Bible Story: Joseph is imprisoned. (Genesis 39–40)
Bible Verse: “For the Lord…
Grow kids’ faith this summer with this 7-week challenge.
Kids live on a battlefield — a world filled with temptation, attacks on their innocence, and fiery darts of doubt. As…
Is your children’s ministry looking to host a Summer Olympic event? Try using these ideas to really enhance your experience!
Host a Summer Olympic Event
Begin your Summer Olympic Games…
Get your kids to “go for the gold” with these fun racing games and more! These are the perfect events for a Summer Bible Olympics Event.
9 Simple Stations for…
VBS IS ON! And YOU CAN DO IT!
According to available data that indicates children and families are hungry for in-person connection, VBS may be your church’s ticket to coming…
Here are five ideas for gathering your church’s families in fun, community spaces where you won’t need volunteers!
Hosting family events at your church is a blast! But let’s face…
We’ve compiled 2 fabulous Bible-based water games to beat the heat while learning more about God!
Certain things are synonymous with summer, and one that’s a sure hit with kids…
Check out these fresh ideas for your church nursery!
3 Activities to Try in Your Church Nursery This Summer
Nursery Activity 1: God Made Me Flowers
Help toddlers create this…
Here’s a pandemic secret you may not realize: YOU were built for such a time as this! Transform vacation Bible school for your most important summer yet!
God has placed…
Family Adventure 1: Keep a Sheep
Challenge families to grab a cotton ball or (clean) crumpled tissue and make it the family pet sheep for the week. They’ll give it…
Summer is upon us, and with it comes a season of sun-soaked days, laughter-filled nights, and unforgettable memories to be made. As churches embrace this time of year, there is…
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…
Assure families coming to programs like summer camp, vacation Bible school, and Sunday school that you have COVID-19 precautions in place to keep kids safe.
We know that safety is…
Buzz. It can happen on any given day. Buzz. It may be at the grocery store, soccer practice, or my children’s school when I enter into a conversation. Someone asks…
Children’s ministries are facing five harsh realities today as they seek to reach the next generation, but take hope! We can respond with Jesus’ help to turn these brutal facts…
Replace yourself! And who better to fill your shoes than a fully trained intern?
No, I’m not telling you to leave your position at your church. I’m just saying that…
