Wondering how to better serve “grandfamilies” in your church? Read on to consider practical ways to partner with grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.
Traditionally, when we picture “young families”…
These 25 off-the-beaten-path ways to find encouragement are simple, but effective in quickly lifting your spirits.
This thing we call “ministry.” It gives us the opportunity to use our gifts…
Are you longing to spend refreshing moments with God, your Bible, and a cup of coffee? The most important thing we can do as we minister to the next generation…
Too often, parents don’t know what happens at Sunday school. Here’s how to make a better connection between home and church.
Almost every Sunday, Mrs. Anderson drops her daughter, Katie,…
Here are 9 tips to keeping your children’s ministry strong during a church scandal—and the turmoil that follows—from people who’ve been there.
Churches have been rocked by scandal stemming from…
Wow kids with this incredibly egg-citing children’s message! Kids will learn that together and with God, they can do anything.
You’ll need:
a Bible
2 cartons of one dozen eggs…
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my work with children, it’s that we need to train kids to serve. I want to teach kids how to serve and not…
How to be a children’s minister whose own children love your ministry as much as you do
It’s a few minutes before 2 in the afternoon, and I’m scrambling to…
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…
Here are 4 do’s and 4 don’ts of safety awareness for your church and your children’s ministry.
“I’m going to tell my daughter! She thinks I’m too overprotective!”
This was…
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…
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…
When we think of worship, we often think of singing praise songs to God. And the book of Psalms shows us that music can certainly be an act of worship!…
Every ministry can be infiltrated, and every leader can become vulnerable. Here’s how to tackle the 7 most common threats to your ministry.
It’s a scary thought, especially when you…
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 this Bible lesson to help children explore a fruit of the Spirit and remember God’s goodness.
Scripture: Daniel 1
You’ll need:
Bible
whiteboard
dry-erase marker
index cards
pencils
tape…
We’ve put together a collection of 46 Christian Valentine ideas that celebrate God’s love for kids. Use them at home or in your children’s ministry for Sunday school lessons and…
Here’s why—and how—your senior pastor can become your strongest ministry supporter.
It was the holiest of holy times in the life of the church: snack time during vacation Bible school.…
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…
Kal Otis tells her unforgettable story of hopelessness and redemption and how finding out she’s made in God’s image changed her life forever.
Children are a gift from God. But…
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…
