Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Volunteer Debt Management: How to Get Out of the Red Are you volunteer poor? These volunteer debt management principles can help you turn a shortfall into a windfall. When I was a child, my mom frequently said I must’ve had… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 7 Things Small Churches Naturally Do Well What percentage of kids in your ministry can you call by name? What do you know about what’s going on in their lives? If you’re in a small church, you… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary Christmas Craft: Dough Bead Jewelry Use time in your ministry to have children create Christmas gifts for their loved ones using this creative dough bead recipe. You’ll Need: baking soda cornstarch food coloring access to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Free Printable Thanksgiving Dinner Utensil Holder Use this free printable Thanksgiving utensil holder at a Thanksgiving celebration with families. Free Printable: Thanksgiving Dinner Utensil Holder We’ve created a festive Thanksgiving utensil holder that adds a special… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Game: Thanksgiving Bingo + Free Download! Want to help kids show gratitude? Use this fun Thanksgiving Bingo game to spark a discussion with kids on the topic of thankfulness. You’ll need: paper pencils scissors a bowl… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins Preteen Bible Message: Why Did God Make Me the Way I Am? In this preteen Bible message, kids create a balance as they discover how God loves us—flaws and all. Scripture: Ephesians 2:10 Supplies: Bibles copies of Bold Action Student Books page… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 4 Helpful Tips for Preparing Preschoolers for Christmas A preschooler’s senses heighten while experiencing the sacred and secular activities of Christmas. Church leaders and parents often struggle to balance the magic of commercialism with the birth of Jesus.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Church Nursery: Bible Babies This fun Bible Babies song activity is a great way to show infants in your church nursery how much God loves every baby. Church Nursery: Bible Babies You’ll Need: pictures… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Free Christmas Game: Sheep Shuffle In this Christmas game, children experience what it’s like to be a shepherd and connect to Jesus as the good shepherd. You’ll need: paper plates balloons upbeat music Christmas Game:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Top 20 Best Ways to Lead the Volunteers in Your Children’s Ministry We’ve compiled our 20 best, most-enduring volunteer insights. Use these tips as a one-stop resource for all your volunteer-leadership needs. 1. Recruit volunteers through relationships and always be in “seek”… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Craft for All Ages: Gifts From Above In this Thanksgiving craft, kids direct their thanks to God as they consider his good and perfect gifts. Scripture: James 1:17 You’ll need: Bible full 8-ounce bottles of water (1… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 2 mins 3 Quick and Simple Thanksgiving Activities Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so use these three quick Thanksgiving activities to bring a sense of gratitude to your children’s ministry. 3 Quick and Simple Thanksgiving Activities Activity… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 4 Handmade Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Gifts 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… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Preschool Tips Read in 5 mins Discipleship Preschool Style: Teaching Preschool Bible Stories Though small in stature, preschoolers are big in fun! It’s easy to discount their abilities, yet there are so many preschool Bible adventures to be had with young children at… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Preteen Children’s Ministry Devotion: Is It Really True? This simple preteen devotion will help students in fifth and sixth grade better understand that God is the ultimate source of truth. You’ll need: 2 bowls plastic spoons salt Preteen… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Simple Family Ministry Thanksgiving Idea: Tree of Thanks Use this fun Thanksgiving Idea: Tree of Thanks with families or kids in your ministry. You’ll need: 1 dry branch (about 2 feet long) 1 quart size mason jar smooth… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Service Idea: Love Challenge With this Thanksgiving service idea: Love Challenge, kids discover various ways they can show love to others. Scripture: “Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary Christmas Activity: Bible Story Triptych Learn how to make a Bible story triptych with kids. A Bible story triptych is a three-paneled piece of art—the style has been used for centuries by religious painters. The… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins What Your Pastor Wishes You Knew Discover how to be the greatest fan for your pastor—from research on the secret worries and wishes of pastors. A healthy church starts with a healthy pastor. We depend on… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Ideas Read in 2 mins Give Families a Grateful Plateful at Thanksgiving Use this idea to put kids in charge of the Thanksgiving table! Expressing gratitude at the family Thanksgiving meal usually begins (and ends) like this: “Let’s go around and say… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Craft: Pennant Pockets With this Thanksgiving craft, kids raise a victory banner to thank God for what he has done. You’ll need: Bible (Exodus 17:8-15) felt pennants (assorted colors) hole punch wooden beads… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
