Keep preteen girls’ emotional and physical health from vanishing.
It’s undeniable that our culture bombards preteen girls with images and messages about their looks.
“While many of the teenagers I…
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,…
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…
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…
See how one mentor, one hour, one church, and one school can multiply change in the life of a child.
With one Saturday evening service and two Sunday morning services,…
The new face of sexuality includes talk about homosexuality, transgender issues, and blatant sexuality in the media. Here’s how to help preteens navigate these tough issues today.
There’s ample reason…
With the high rates of divorce, it’s critical to understand these key insights when you minister to children of divorce.
Reaching Families of Divorce
The church can serve as a…
Inviting children into “big church” allows them to learn the worship format as well as reap the benefits of a multigenerational experience. For families affected by disabilities, however, worship can…
A look into the heart of kids’ behavior problems.
David was precocious and intelligent — and he loved to test authority. He could derail even the most collaborative, positive classroom…
Here’s why online children’s ministry is a brand-new opportunity to minister to children and families living with special needs.
When COVID hit, churches had to adapt and make adjustments in…
Want to foster healthy spiritual growth in kids? Here’s how you can instill healthy confidence and God’s love in kids—one carefully chosen word at a time.
Wide-eyed, 6-year-old Jacob could…
Give a copy of this article: How to Rev Up Preteen Sunday School to your Sunday school teachers.
“Why do I keep doing this? I’ll never reach those kids. Josh…
The earlier our kids can comprehend, embrace, and live in an attitude of grace, the less destruction they’ll experience in their relationships over the course of their lives.
When I…
Welcome to the world of children’s ministry! Whether you’re a new leader, or someone who has been shepherding kids and their families for years, it’s good to review the basics.…
Use these awe-inspiring experiences to help kids discover that Easter—and all of Holy Week—is wholly about Jesus.
Whether you’re looking for exciting new ideas to add to your traditions, scouting…
Playspaces can add value to your ministry and draw your community — regardless of your budget.
Considering installing a play attraction at your church? You-like many other leaders-are onto something.…
Help families grow closer to each other and with Jesus!
With this Family Time Sample download taken from the all-new Notes From Jesus for Families.
In this download, families will…
FREE Hands-On Family Devotions to Get Families Into the Bible
This FREE download includes 6 family devotions from the book of John that will help families grow closer to God…
What you need to know about the mental illness issues families are dealing with today—and why we’re all so reluctant to talk about it.
Justin and Brenda are dismayed to…
Here’s what Sensory Processing Disorder is, and how you minister to kids living with this disorder.
Kailee fears new situations and hides behind her mother in a new social setting.…
Looking for a program to assist your church in addressing its disability ministry needs? Try implementing Peer-to-Peer Leadership!
One year, I was the keynote speaker at the One Able Body…
