Use this children’s ministry jungle event: Wild About God to make your children’s ministry event planning easy and build momentum for your ministry. Includes FREE downloads!
We’re wild about God—and…
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Ah, fall. It’s such an invigorating time of the year with the beauty of fall colors, the cooler weather, and the anticipation of the holidays. Just…
Hello, fall! Are you as excited by fall’s arrival as we are? We love all things fall around Group: bright colorful leaves, crisper air, and EVERYTHING has pumpkin in it.…
Your toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy making this leaf wreath.
Toddler and Preschool Autumn Activity: Leaf Wreath
You’ll need:
orange, brown, yellow, and red construction paper
scissors
paper plates
glue…
In this preschool fall craft, kids make “feely fabric boxes” from sensory craft supplies such as cotton balls, feathers, felt, fake fur, and burlap.
You’ll need:
tacky craft glue
ribbon…
Children’s ministry leaders—you know fall is one of the BEST seasons to connect with kids and families. Back-to-school nights, harvest festivals, and midweek events all give you the chance to…
Happy fall! It’s officially that time of year when kiddos head back to school, and children’s ministry leaders around the country are gearing up for another season of faith-building family…
With debate about how to respond to Halloween, we asked Ricardo Miller, children’s pastor and ministry influencer, to weigh in. Here’s what he said.
Q: What are you doing for…
What do you do with a pastors’ kid who has gone wild? Why do children of ministry staff so commonly fall away from their faith?
Do you know what the…
Fall has arrived! The leaves are turning, the air is a little crisper, and EVERYTHING has pumpkin in it. As summer fades away, we know that children’s ministry leaders are…
Keep kids coming back with these 8 great back-to-school ideas!
School’s back in session! And that means the pressure is on to grab kids’ attention—and keep it—for your ministry. Whether…
Strategic follow-up plays a huge role in making the most of your VBS. In fact, intentional follow-up should be an important part of your regular VBS planning, right from the…
Back-to-School Ideas for Children’s Ministry: These 15 A+ ideas will keep your kids from “checking out” at church!
Yellow school buses. Crisp backpacks. The smell of new school supplies. The…
Use this Preschool Sunday School Lesson: Valentine’s Day to help children learn about love. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in their faith.
Preschool Sunday School…
If you’re looking for the best impact-for-your-effort activities, check out our 5 most effective church event ideas for a strategy that engages families year-round.
We found surprising insights in our…
“United we stand, divided we fall.” How many times have you heard this phrase that pertains to kingdoms, governments, businesses, churches, and even families experiencing divorce?
The Bible talks about…
Children’s ministries are facing five harsh realities today as they seek to reach the next generation, but take hope! We can respond with Jesus’ help to turn these brutal facts…
With any loss a child suffers, you may be called on to help that child deal with death.
During the night, a fire breaks out in a home. The parents…
Here are 9 no-fail VBS follow-up ideas you can use—from the creators of Group’s vacation Bible school!
Picture this: It’s summer, and vacation Bible school (VBS) is over. You’ve gone…
Every choice you make— large or small—is attached to a consequence and risk. These are the four risks that come along with working with children.
Curiosity killed the cat, but…
Troublesome volunteer management? Here’s how to effectively manage and love the most difficult people who volunteer in your ministry.
No matter how much screening you do, you can never screen…
