Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Here’s a Close-Up of Children’s Ministry Curriculum What makes a great curriculum — and how to make it a win for families and your ministry The cornerstone of every great children’s ministry is a curriculum that sets… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Seasonal Elementary + Preteen Object Lesson: Corn Husking Kids will enjoy this corn-husking object lesson race that encourages them to remember what really matters. Seasonal Elementary + Preteen Object Lesson: Corn Husking You’ll Need: unhusked corn and a… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Ministry Basics Read in 9 mins Kids Should Be Seen and Heard: 5 Ways to Make Conversation Part of Your Ministry Conversations with kids are free, require no supplies, and are a snap to drop into a lesson. And, best of all, they deliver huge value! At Group, we make conversations… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Age Level Read in 1 min Elementary Bible Game: Throw Away Your Worries Heed the wisdom found in the Bible and throw away discouragement and your concerns with this fun game, and help kids understand God’s wisdom by having a fun-filled paper fight. … Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins The Top 3 Secrets of Happy Children’s Ministry Teachers For these teachers, the road to teaching is a true adventure. And they have a few secrets to share with all of us. Teachers come in all personality types, from… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Age Level Read in 6 mins 13 Ways to Build Friendships with the Children You Teach Don’t miss these 13 practical, healthy ways to build friendships with the kids you teach in your children’s ministry. Each week, we face rooms with children excited and ready to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 5 Sunday School Attendance Boosters to Encourage Commitment Use these 5 Sunday school attendance boosters to create opportunities for celebrating faithful attendance, diligent teaching, and successful learning. When parents enroll their children in ballet, soccer, or music lessons,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Why Preteens Don’t Come Back to Your Church — and What to Do About It Why preteens don’t come back to your church — and what to do about it. From kids who’ve done it — and how you can stop the exodus. Each year… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 10 mins 9 Dazzling Summer Ideas to Use in Children’s Ministry Amaze kids and families with these 9 dazzling summer ideas that’ll help them grow closer to God. Love is to the heart what the summer is to the farmer’s year,”… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Partnering With Families Read in 5 mins The Top 3 Family Ministry Models to Use at Church Get the inside scoop on the top 3 family ministry models — and discover which one is right for your church. You’re sure of it: It’s time to get into… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins How to Pick a Winning Children’s Ministry Curriculum Is finding a new curriculum on your mind? Consider these factors to ensure you choose the best fit for your ministry. It’s that time of year when thoughts of curriculum… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preteen Bible Game: Shoe Enough! This laugh-inducing, high-activity level, Bible game will encourage older elementary kids and preteens to think about how easy—or difficult—it might be to walk in someone else’s shoes. Elementary and Preteen… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Things to Do When Short on Children’s Ministry Volunteers With these 7 things to do when short on children’s ministry volunteers, you’ll solve a volunteer crisis quickly. If you’re staring at empty rooms and you can hear the impending… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary and Preteen Icebreaker: Who’s Who? Use this quick and easy icebreaker: Who’s Who to get kids talking and laughing as they learn about various people from the Bible. Elementary and Preteen Icebreaker: Who’s Who? Write… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Partnering With Families Read in 7 mins Ministering to Kids in Crisis When You Don’t Have a Counseling Degree You don’t have to have a counseling degree to help children in crisis —you only need a deep commitment to Jesus and kids and a whole lot of empathy. Imagine… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Top 5 Ways to Rest (and Avoid Burnout!) Do you find yourself growing increasingly snappy at your volunteers? Postponing phone calls? Growing more and more impatient with kids? Sighing a lot? Perhaps you’re not getting enough rest to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Interactive Back to School Devotion: Fruit of the Spirit Looking for an engaging back-to-school devotion? Use this activity to show kids the importance of faith and the Fruits of the Spirit. (Some assembly required. Banana not included.) Bible Verses:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 7 mins 11 Sunday School Activities for the New School Year School bells are ringing! Tap into kids’ natural excitement, and give them practical faith activities to transform everyday life into higher learning. The air is punctuated by kids’ anticipation of… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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
Volunteer Management Read in 7 mins Should You Require Parents to Serve in Children’s Ministry? If parents are supposed to be their children’s primary faith influencers, why not require parents to serve in children’s ministry? Two different views; two different approaches. Yes! Require Parents to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 7 Secret Ingredients to Your Recipe for Fall Success Use our recipe to cook up a delicious fall kickoff! Here are the seven secret ingredients for fall success in your children’s ministry. For kids, moving up a grade is… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
