These 15 delicious snacks tied to Bible stories will give kids something to think about as they munch!
Snack time. Get out the Goldfish crackers and water and call it…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Our team at Group recently sat down with a group of Christian mental health professionals who work with youth and families. As people who love and care for kids, we…
Bullying. You may hear this word a lot. What is it, exactly? When does unkind behavior cross the line and become bullying? How can we help kids who are bullied?…
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.…
There’s an “Alphabet Song” for a reason. Putting information to music helps kids—and adults—remember more. The same is true when it comes to remembering Scripture. That’s why, over the years,…
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…
When it comes to Sunday school, do you need a fresh perspective?
It’s time to plan the new Sunday school year. As you tirelessly work to serve kids and families,…
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…
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…
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…
Use these 9 can’t-miss Easter ideas to help children in your ministry celebrate Jesus’ death and resurrection this holiday season.
Easter Idea #1: A New Dozen
Easter eggs are a…
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…
This Easter Sunday school lesson from Group Publishing’s Dig In Sunday school curriculum teaches kids that Jesus is our Savior. Pick and choose the sections to create the perfect lesson…
