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Building a Bridge of Support for Children of Divorce

Forget bleak statistics about kids of divorce. Use this blueprint from a leading expert to build a bridge to connect to these kids. “Kids are resilient.” I’ve heard this said…

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The Best Tips for Handling When a Volunteer Quits

It’s that time of the year—people are reevaluating commitments. And they may resign from your ministry. Learn what to do when volunteers quit. You’re winding down after the busy holiday…

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9 Encouraging Quotes to Help Kids Ease Their Worries

Kids live in a much different world than we did growing up; there’s a lot more to be worried about! In fact, kids stress out about 45 percent more now…

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4 Warning Signs That You’re Close to Facing Ministry Burnout

Are you on the brink of burnout? Here are four warning signs you can’t afford to ignore. It can happen to the best of us. Pressure and stress can consume…

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How to Minister in the Wake of Tragedy, Violence, and Disaster

These three ministries have overcome tragedy, violence, and disaster. Here are their stories—and what you can learn from their experiences. When tragedy strikes a community, it often comes quickly and…

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What Kids’ Behavior Issues May Actually Mean

The results of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt for years. Experts say kids, who may not be able to articulate their feelings and thoughts well, often exhibit feelings through…

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Top 10 Changes to Kidmin Post-COVID-19

COVID-19 has changed the world we live in. By now, you might be tired of hearing the term “new normal.” What does it really mean? How much have life and…

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60 Ways to Thank Volunteers

Volunteers are important. Without their faithful help, your ministry couldn’t happen. Here are oodles of quick ideas that will help you celebrate and say thanks to your volunteers. 60 Ways…

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Nontraditional Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry Christmas Play

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…

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Is Sunday School Dying?

Is this thing called Sunday school working? Find out what Group Publishing President, Thom Schultz, and Group Publishing Cheif Creative Officer, Joani Schultz, have to say. You can find millions…

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Walking Wounded: How to Recognize When Kids Are in Crisis

Traversing a kid’s inner world requires attention, compassion, intuition, and common sense. How do we recognize the signs that a child is covering up a trauma, crisis, or hurt? Kids…

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When You Need Counseling and How to Find the Right Counselor

Sometimes all we need is a bit of outside help. Once you decide to pursue counseling, it’s often tricky to figure out who to go to. No one is immune…

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5 Proven Strategies to Make Connections Between Home and Church

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,…

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How to Do Large Group/Small Group Ministry Well

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…

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A Master Plan for Spiritual Growth in Kids

Pull on your overalls and grab your hoe. Because we’re going to explore this passage to discover a master plan for spiritual growth in kids. Children often have trouble grasping…

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What to Say When Families Grieve

Use these expert insights so you know what to say when families grieve a divorce, terminal illness, miscarriage or still-birth, or the death of a child. Loss and grief, just…

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What You Need to Know About My Son’s Special Needs

The church should be a welcoming, safe place for every child. But for many families of children with special needs, it’s yet another place for their children to stand out…

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9 Tips to Surviving Church Scandal and Moving Past the Turmoil

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…

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Emotions: The Critical Cement in Your Learning Environment

“Feelings” are more than an old song. Emotions are actually the key to amazing learning in your children’s ministry classroom! A lasting impression — set in cement. Isn’t that what…

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This Is One Messy Fishing Failure—But It’s True!

Have you ever planned an event so monumental that you knew it would be a crazy success—or a crazy failure? Then you’ll get a chuckle out of this children’s minister’s…

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The Common Questions on Sexuality That Kids Ask at Each Age

As children grow, they have more and more questions surrounding their sexuality. Here are common questions for each age and ways that you can respond appropriately. Children and Sexuality: Age…

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