Here’s a quick elementary children’s message that will reinforce the idea of singing joyful songs to the Lord, using Psalm 110:2.
You’ll need:
a Bible,
a CD of praise songs,…
Ever wonder if you have the right person in the right volunteer role or if the volunteer understands your ministry? Here’s what you need to know to get your volunteers…
Use these 9 can’t-miss Easter ideas to help children in your ministry celebrate Jesus’ death and resurrection this holiday season.
Easter Idea #1: A New Dozen
Easter eggs are a…
We’ve compiled these super-smart ideas for you to help kids show Jesus’ love throughout the school year.
Crisp paper fills shiny new notebooks. Erasers are still bright pink, and pencils…
Partner with families to fill kids’ summer breaks with positive programming and experiences.
Groupon, an online commerce marketplace that connects subscribers with local merchants, surveyed 2,000 parents and found that…
If the “perfect attendance” kids in your class yawn when you open the Bible, read on to learn how to make Christ relevant to Christian kids who never miss a…
Use these awe-inspiring experiences to help kids discover that Easter—and all of Holy Week—is wholly about Jesus.
Whether you’re looking for exciting new ideas to add to your traditions, scouting…
Looking for a way to deepen kids’ relationship with God? Try these three preteen Bible activities.
Preteen Bible Activity 1. Transformation Relay
Use this game to explain that God can…
In one church’s effort to make their programs “kid-targeted” and “kid-inspired,” they learned these things along the way.
We create environments that stir kids’ hunger for God’s Word by giving…
Often when talking about families living with special needs, we focus on the side of practical disability ministry—programs, needed resources, volunteers. That’s all good and necessary, but it’s only half…
Here are four ideas for sharing the gospel with those media-minded kids.
A friend was telling the story of Jesus walking on the water as a children’s sermon. “As I…
Making extra copies of material you’ve purchased may save your ministry money. But the real cost of copyright infringement may shock you.
Copyrights matter. Here’s why.
Several years ago, a…
Use this free Sunday school lesson on how Jesus calms the storm on the Sea of Galilee from KidsOwn Worship to teach children that Jesus takes care of us. Find…
Help Kids Learn About the First Visitors Who Worshipped Jesus
Christmas can be a busy season in ministry—programs to plan, families to welcome, volunteers to coordinate. But it’s also…
These children’s ministers believe kids are the church’s ministers and leaders of today. Here’s how they’re growing kids’ gifts and skills for power-packed ministry.
There’s a great and familiar story…
Celebrate Christ’s birth with these Christmas ideas and a complete Fa-la-la-la-la Festival!
Kids love Christmas more than any other time of year — and who can blame them? Adults can…
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…
Looking to teach kids to pray? Here are some expert tips on how to nurture conversations with God and children at every stage.
Prayer is as simple as a conversation…