Help parents cultivate faith in their families with these seven practical tips.
Growing up on a farm, Joani Schultz learned early the meaning of faith. Each year her dad, Bud,…
Once the dust settles following VBS, you may worry about whether your weary volunteers will stick around. Never fear! They will continue serving when you employ a strategy for volunteer…
Discover these 3 effective ministry outreaches that reach urban children, families, and ex-inmates
Where is Jesus? He is with the neediest of all of us—and he invites us to minister…
This preteen Bible lesson is perfect for Valentine’s Day. In this lesson, kids experience conditional and unconditional love as they discover God’s love for us.
God’s love is infinite. Unconditional.…
If you want to have a real impact in children’s ministry, use these four ingredients of R.E.A.L. Learning.
In a past VBS experience, we taught kids about the time Jesus…
Pumpkin patches. Hot cocoa. Apples. And candy! When temps begin to drop, families at your church may start looking for these treats and other fall traditions and festivities.
Perhaps your…
Use these 15 ways to make your ministry irresistible and to get kids (and their families) coming back.
It’s always difficult when you work hard at making your ministry impactful…
Do you recognize any of these four difficult ministry situations? Our KidMin experts get real when it comes to tough times in ministry.
Have you ever found yourself facing a…
Rather than run from uncomfortable topics with preteens, they need you to set everything aside—and engage in a fearless conversation.
“If God is on our side, why did my friend’s…
We believe the Bible is the inspired, authoritative Word of God.
We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe in…
You might be surprised to learn that the three things that’ll tear apart your team aren’t lack of creativity, strategy, or excellence. Take it from the Apostle Paul and the…
Lacking lots of Easter volunteers this year? These seven ways to maximize a small volunteer team will help children’s ministry leaders overcome volunteer recruitment challenges and embrace new opportunities for…
Your team is the foundation of your Sunday school ministry. Whether you have 10 kids or 1,000, the people you bring alongside you to invest in your kids will be…
These nontraditional versions on the standard children’s ministry Christmas play will have a big payoff, with less preparation (and stress!) than ever before.
Through the stories of the Old Testament…
Jesus told his disciples not to worry about what they would eat, drink, or wear. He reminded them that God feeds the birds and dresses the flowers, and God will…
In this nursery Bible lesson, toddlers celebrate being made and loved by God!
Sing and Celebrate
Sing “God Made Us All” to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell”…
Kindness is a fruit of the Spirit. In this Bible activity, kids practice being kind and pray for a special person in their lives.
Bible point: God wants us to…
This Easter, try one of these eight Easter ideas that’ll capture everyone’s attention for Jesus—the real center of Easter.
“Jesus left there and went along the Sea of Galilee. Then…
Try these six Palm Sunday activities preschoolers will love during your Palm Sunday services. These activities have been specially designed with preschoolers in mind, so you can communicate the events…
Use this fun Easter Treasure Hunt to help kids better understand the true meaning of the “treasure” God has given each of us.
For Easter we have an Easter treasure…
Help families focus on Jesus during Holy Week.
At Easter, we celebrate Jesus! When he died on the cross and came back to life again, Jesus made a way for…
