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…
Halloween doesn’t need to be about ghosts and goblins! This Candy Corn Treat Bag Topper will provide kids with a sweet treat and a sweet message about Jesus.
With this…
Leading a large group/small group ministry will grow your ministry exponentially. Here are some tips on how to do large group and small group ministry well.
Imagine a children’s ministry…
Do you want families to return to your church? There are specific, proven ways you can make a great first impression on guests so they’ll want to come back.
Retailers…
Teaching abstract concepts to elementary- and preschool-age children can be a challenge because they may not be developmentally able to grasp less concrete ideas. But there are specific techniques you…
In this fun activity, teach preschoolers about Jesus’ love for them as they move their bodies and dance!
Scripture: Mark 10:13-16
Encourage free expression of movement as you finish each…
If you’re looking for quick and easy Independence Day activities to do with your kids, we’ve got you covered. Let us set you free from uninspired ideas with these five…
Choosing curriculum is a privilege for children’s ministers. Doing so means they get to determine a path of study that’ll ultimately help the kids in their ministry not only know…
A faith foundation begins with understanding the truths about who God is and what the Bible teaches. These truths are especially important for preteens to understand as they launch into…
Use these elementary icebreaker games to welcome everyone and learn names.
3 Elementary Icebreaker Game to Welcome New Kids
1. Hot Potato Questions
This elementary icebreaker game will help kids…
A lesson is just words if it doesn’t include meaningful life application. Here’s how to be sure every activity goes deeper for true understanding and transformation.
You jumped into children’s…
Looking to get the kids in your ministry to open up? Here’s a helpful strategy you can use to get kids to talk.
“Yeah,” “Nah,” or “I dunno” seem to…
Want to help children understand the story of Easter in age-appropriate ways? These age level insights from a Licensed Pastoral Counselor will help.
After his mom read aloud a book…
This Getting to Know You game is a fun elementary icebreaker to encourage children in your Sunday school classroom to get to know each other.
Elementary Icebreaker: Getting to Know…
It’s hard to know what to say to kids when someone they loved has died. We may wonder: Do they understand what happened? Will talking about it upset them more?…
Here are five interview tips for hiring the right person to fit your ministry culture.
Finding the best person for a position isn’t an easy task; there’s no tried-and-true recipe…
It’s no surprise children of different ages are differently motivated to learn! In order to best reach the children in our classrooms, we need to learn how to best motivate…
As you gear up for family faith-building events this fall, don’t forget to promote your 2025 VBS! Use these editable treat toppers to send kids home with a sweet treat…
Use Truth Tappers, a fun, socially-distant game, to get to know more about new friends and family members.
Download the Truth Tappers instructions here!
Game: Truth Tappers
Get to know…
With Valentine’s Day approaching, this download gives you simple and creative ways to “share the love” with volunteers, with kids, and with Jesus this week!
Find four unexpected ways to…
Share this Talk-About-It game with families to inspire conversation and self-expression that lets kids open up about their feelings.
The results of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt for years.…
