With fall right around the corner, you might be wondering if your current Sunday school curriculum is still the best fit for your church. Of course you want a curriculum…
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…
Have you brushed up on your security policies lately? Here are 4 questions to ask yourself about your ministry’s security before the holidays roll around.
We had a scare at…
All leaders have them—quirks, foibles, biases, and weaknesses that they simply don’t see in themselves. These blind spots can sabotage even the most promising leaders if left unchecked. But how…
Here’s how one children’s ministry leader learned to love her children’s ministry—no matter the size.
As the old saying goes, “The grass is always greener on the other side of…
Use this free Sunday school lesson to teach kids that Jesus heals and that, most importantly, he is their friend. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow…
Share these three faith-building tips for parents in your newsletter or website, or hand them out!
Faith-Building Idea #1. Doodle Prayers
Carry a Magna Doodle drawing toy in your vehicle.…
Your volunteers go above and beyond their calling by faithfully serving—often without anyone ever taking notice. And while “praise from people” certainly isn’t the reason volunteers serve, it’s appropriate and…
Use these active, faith-building indoor games in your ministry for groups of 2 to 222!
Now that school’s back in session, the weather is cooling down—which means it’s time to…
Reaching kids today is more complex than it used to be. There are even more significant shifts happening within our culture now that directly impact kids. If you serve kids,…
Looking for a new children’s ministry curriculum? Here are seven sacrifices you should never make.
Experts who’ve studied how change plays out in organizations—including churches—warn that when you change too…
Uncover these six parent secrets you need to know—and discover pointers on how you can approach and partner with the parents of kids in your ministry.
Parents can be your…
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?…
Exclusive research reveals that without a change in ministry approach, bright, gifted children may turn to the darkness of disbelief.
What do director Woody Allen, blogger Susan Jacoby, novelist Philip…
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,…
In this Bible lesson, kids explore Jesus’ power as they experience a storm.
Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27
You’ll need:
Bible
Life Savers candies (1 per child)
2 box fans
extension cords…
Use this delightful coloring page download based on Philippians 4:6 to remind kids that God cares for them, no matter what’s happening!
Stop, Drop, and Color
Coloring is relaxing, fun,…
What to do when leading in ministry feels like the loneliest job in the world.
As ministry leaders, we have the dual role of caring for our team members and…
Looking for new ideas to use with the preteens in your ministry? Try one of these three simple preteen Bible activities!
3 Simple Bible Activities for Preteens in Your Children’s…
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!…
Use these four creative, handmade gift ideas to show appreciation for your volunteers this Christmas.
Looking for a great way to tell your volunteers just how much you appreciate them…
