Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 12 “Snoop Trips” to Inspire Creativity in Your Children’s Ministry What can you learn from “snooping” in the business, retail, and amusement world that could refresh and inspire your children’s ministry team? Schedule one of our 12 Snoop Trips to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Love Your Children’s Ministry — No Matter the Size of the Program Here’s how one children’s ministry leader learned to love her children’s ministry—no matter the size. As the old saying goes, “The grass is always greener on the other side of… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Object Lesson Read in 2 mins Tasty Halloween Object Lesson for Elementary: Pumpkin Pancakes In this elementary object lesson, kids will learn how new life springs from death with these Halloween-themed pumpkin pancakes. With Halloween being a spooky and scary time for kids, there’s… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Free Preschool Craft Idea: Autumn Sensory Boxes In this preschool fall craft, kids make “feely fabric boxes” from sensory craft supplies such as cotton balls, feathers, felt, fake fur, and burlap. You’ll need: tacky craft glue ribbon… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Married to the Ministry: Find the Balance Between Work and Family Are you married to your ministry? Take our quiz and see. Plus, here’s how you can find the balance between work and family/personal life. Work/life balance. That’s a phrase that’s… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary Craft: Simple Homemade Friendship Wristbands Have elementary children make their own friendship wristbands, including personalized beads! Use these wristbands as a reminder to pray for one another! You’ll need: medium-sized, round wooden beads fine-tipped markers… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Safety First: Why You Absolutely Can’t Skip Background Checks Here’s why you absolutely can’t skip background checks. Use this guide for tactfully conducting a background check on every person who may come into contact with kids in your ministry.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Early Elementary Children’s Message: Inviting Everyone You don’t have to be famous for Jesus to love you. Jesus’ love isn’t exclusive, but when we’re honest, ours often is. How can we help kids include everyone at… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 12 Simple Ways to Reenergize Weary Ministry Volunteers Volunteers are human! That means they get weary, especially during the “final stretch” of serving. Here are 12 ways to reenergize your volunteers. Some seasons can leave our volunteers feeling… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Fabulous Fall Craft Ideas for Children’s Ministry Autumn is in the air! So get out the glue and roll up your sleeves. It’s time to create fall crafts and have bushels of fun! Fall is the perfect… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins What “Grandfamilies” Need From Your Church Wondering how to better serve “grandfamilies” in your church? Read on to consider practical ways to partner with grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Traditionally, when we picture “young families”… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 8 Things You Should and Shouldn’t Say When Responding to Disaster In times of seemingly constant disaster (whether natural disasters or crises in personal lives), we’re aware that it’s difficult to know how to respond. Here are some quick tips of… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins 5 Volunteer-Free Fall Family Events Pumpkin patches. Hot cocoa. Apples. And candy! When temps begin to drop, families at your church may start looking for these treats and other fall traditions and festivities. Perhaps your… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Elementary Games: Friendship Circle and Friendship Chain Kids will love playing these two friendship games at Sunday school, church, home, or anywhere! Friendship Circle This game will build children’s self-esteem as they build friendships. You’ll need: 1… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Dear Me: Advice From Ministry Leaders to Their Younger Selves They say hindsight is 20/20. So we asked seasoned ministry leaders across the country to think back to their first year of ministry and write themselves a note with helpful… 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
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Children’s Message for All Ages: God Gives Us Peace Jesus told his disciples not to worry about what they would eat, drink, or wear. He reminded them that God feeds the birds and dresses the flowers, and God will… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins How to Lead Change Like a Pro Here’s what you need to know to successfully lead change through your ministry. Lead the Way Just last week a volunteer said, “Gloria, I’m so glad we’re making some changes.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 20 Ways to Promote Serving and Recruit Volunteers in Your Church Recruiting volunteers doesn’t always come easy. So consider these 20 ways to promote serving in your church! In most churches the congregation seems to be struck by blindness when it… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 3 New Nursery Ideas to Try in Your Ministry This Fall Looking for a few new ministry ideas for this fall? Don’t forget about your youngest kids! These three nursery ideas will help. 3 New Nursery Ideas to Try in Your… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Ministry Volunteer Appreciation Idea: Mugs ‘n’ Muffins Here’s a quick and easy volunteer appreciation event you can host throughout the year to thank your amazing volunteers! Ministry Volunteer Appreciation Idea: Mugs ‘n’ Muffins Instead of having one… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
