Leader Resources Read in 5 mins The Minute-by-Minute Volunteer Recruitment Strategy You Need Are people running from you in the church halls again? Before you invest in a new box of Altoids, consider if your ministry recruitment techniques are responsible for the cold… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Top 20 Kidmin Supplies to Put on Your Christmas Wish List Maintaining your children’s ministry supplies costs money, but these days your budget may be tighter than ever. So why not use Christmas as a chance to collect donations? You may… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Worship Wonders: Teaching Kids to Worship in Children’s Church 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!… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Christmas Snack for Children’s Ministry: First Christmas Morning Mix Kids experience the Christmas story while enjoying this Christmas snack. You’re not supposed to talk with your mouth full, but nobody said your food can’t talk for itself! In this… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 4 Handmade Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Gifts Use these 4 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
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins Church Christmas Activity: Instant Christmas Pageant During your morning worship service on the Sunday immediately before Christmas, lead your church in this instant Christmas pageant. Instant Christmas Pageant Say: Today is a very special day in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Are You Dangerously Discouraged? Here Are 6 Ways to Help. No doubt about it, there are ups and downs in ministry life. When things are going well, there’s no better feeling. When they’re not—or you’ve simply hit a personal dry… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Children’s Ministry Discipline: Timeouts (Yay or Nay?) Timeouts: Yay or Nay? Could the most-used discipline technique be detrimental to kids? Research is questioning the repeated use of the timeout, as it may affect the physical structure of… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Snack: Apple Turkeys Looking for a delicious Thanksgiving snack that is a little less labor-intensive than an entire Thanksgiving day feast? Kids are sure to gobble up these apple turkeys! Caution: As always,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins 25 Ideas to Write on Your Advent Countdown to Christmas Chain This Advent Countdown to Christmas Chain is a great way to help kids show love for their families and grow closer to God as they count down to Christmas. Download… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Carol-oke: The Best Christmas-Cheer-Spreading Idea for Families Carol-oke is a fun Christmas idea that allows the whole family to participate in spreading Christmas cheer! You’ll need: Christmas carol CDs a karaoke machine Carol-oke: The Best Christmas-Cheer-Spreading Idea… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Faith: How to Ensure Kids Are Getting the Message Wonder whether kids are listening when you teach? Fear your words go in one ear and out the other? When it comes to faith, here’s how to ensure kids are… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Inviting Adults and Teens With Special Needs to Minister Amazing things happen when we invite people with special needs to minister to others. As I sit at my desk and write this, my younger sister Annette—an adult with special… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 2 mins Preschool Christmas Coloring Page: Visitors Worship Jesus This preschool Christmas coloring page will help young kids worship Jesus as they create their own Christmas scene. Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 You’ll need: Bible crayons safety scissors glue star stickers… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Easy-to-Implement Tips to Thrive During the Holiday Season Avoid burnout and use these seven tips to thrive during the holiday season! This time of year opens up more opportunities for you to minister to first-time or occasional guests… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Thank You God: Thanksgiving Songs for Preschoolers Preschoolers have lots to be thankful for! Help your young friends say, “Thank you, God” with these catchy songs. I Am Thankful Scripture: Psalm 107:8-9 Sing to the tune of… 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
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 4 Advent Wreath Devotions for Families Use these Advent Wreath Devotions for families. Simply email or mail these messages to families weekly. What You’ll Need email or mailing addresses for your families What You’ll Do Help… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Children’s Church: How Is It Different Than Sunday School? There are two terms that often come up regarding children’s ministry programming: Sunday school and children’s church. But what are they? How do they differ? Well, that’s a complicated question… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 5 mins Christmas Activities for Kids: Countdown to Christmas If you shake your Christmas stocking for new ideas to celebrate Christmas this year and nothing falls out, don’t despair. Try any of these Christmas Activities for Kids: Countdown to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Simple Family Ministry Thanksgiving Idea: Tree of Thanks Use this Thanksgiving Idea: Tree of Thanks with families or kids in your ministry. You’ll need: 1 dry branch (at least 2 ft. high) 1 quart size mason jar smooth… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email