Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Elementary Bible Game: Trash Toss Use this Bible Game: Trash Toss to help kids learn why trusting God is important through Jonah’s experience. Best for: Ages 6 to 9 Scripture reference: Jonah 1:1–2:10 Supplies: Bible… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins How to Recognize the Symptoms of Behavior Issues Kids may not have the words to express what they’re feeling, but their behavior can tell you a lot. Here’s how to recognize the symptoms of kids’ behavior issues and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 7 mins 6 Critical Reminders for Ministering to Children of Divorce “United we stand, divided we fall.” How many times have you heard this phrase that pertains to kingdoms, governments, businesses, churches, and even families experiencing divorce? The Bible talks about… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 3 mins 3 Awesome Memorial Day Ideas for Children’s Ministry Looking for meaningful ways to add to your Memorial Day messages? Here are 3 easy-but-awesome ideas you can use now. 1. Memorial Day Outreach: Remembrance (John 15:12-13) Work with parents… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins 5 Ways Special Needs Families Enrich Your Church 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… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preteen Bible Activity: Creating Great Commission Maps By creating these great commission maps, kids get a visual reminder of how they can influence their families, communities, and world. You’ll need: white paper markers Preteen Bible Activity: Creating… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 4 Topics to Get Kids Talking and Opening Up to You Looking to get the kids in your ministry to open up? Here’s a helpful strategy you can use to get kids to talk. “Yeah,” “Nah,” or “I dunno” seem to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins A Solid Strategy to Keep Your Volunteers After VBS Once the dust settles following VBS, you may worry about whether your weary volunteers will stick around. Here’s the short answer: They will if you employ a strategy for volunteer… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 9 mins 20 Unforgettable Ways to Honor Kids’ Faith Milestones and More Here’s why it matters that we make the most out of kids’ big faith milestone moments — and 20 ideas for every stage of your children’s ministry. As a children’s… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Memorial Day Ideas for Parents Use these Memorial Day ideas for parents to help families as they seek to give their kids understanding of the importance of Memorial Day. Memorial Day Ideas for Parents Don’t… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Tips & Tools Read in 7 mins Building a Bridge of Support for Children of Divorce Forget bleak statistics about kids of divorce. Use this blueprint from a leading expert to build a bridge to connect to these kids. “Kids are resilient.” I’ve heard this said… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Good, Better, Best: 6 Creative Ways to Affirm Volunteers Use these six creative ways to affirm volunteers. You’ll find a good, better, and best option for all six! Good, Better, Best: 6 Creative Ways to Affirm Volunteers 1. Living… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Ways to Create Smooth Transitions in Your Nursery Transitions can be very difficult for children in your nursery. Here are three ways you can make their transitions smooth. It was time to promote Michael to the toddler room.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins 3 Mental Health Impacts on Kids From COVID-19 and How YOU Can Help It’s no secret that COVID-19 has brought with it many challenges, struggles, and mental health issues. Kids’ worlds have been turned upside down as their routines completely changed and social… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Elementary Object Lesson: God or Science? Science Points to God! It seems like now more than ever, our world pits God against science. People often weaponize science, using it to attempt to disprove the existence of… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 10 Outstanding Ways to Thank Your Ministry Volunteers Use these 10 creative ways to thank wonderful volunteers and let them know you appreciate them! Your volunteers go above and beyond their calling by faithfully serving—often without anyone ever… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min 2 Simple Nursery Activities for Your Children’s Ministry Hands-on activities are a great way for children to learn, especially for the littlest children in your church nursery. Try out these two simple activities! 2 Simple Nursery Activities for… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Preschooler Mother’s Day Gift: Flowerpot Card Crafts Help preschoolers in your ministry create these colorful flowerpot crafts to give as a Mother’s Day gift to a woman in their life that they love. You’ll need: white card… 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
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins 7 Ways to Support New Mothers in Your Ministry With these seven ways to support new mothers in your ministry, you have a great opportunity in your church to reach first-time moms. It’s one of those times when families… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 5 Can’t-Miss Success Tips for Vacation Bible School It doesn’t matter which VBS curriculum you use, with our top 5 VBS success tips, you’ll run your program more smoothly, publicize your church in your community, and interest the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
