Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min 5 Tips for Working With Divorced Families Over Christmas If you lead a children’s ministry, check out these five tips for working with divorced families over Christmas. If you work with family ministry, chances are you have kids in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Christmas Bible Game: Snowball Wreath Toss Kids will enjoy this challenging Bible game: Snowball Wreath Toss to prepare them for the fun and joy of the holiday season. Set Up You’ll need: green pool noodles or… 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 4 mins Top 10 Behind-the-Scenes Children’s Ministry Volunteer Roles Consider recruiting these 10 behind-the-scenes volunteer roles to serve in children’s ministry at your church. When you picture “children’s ministry volunteers,” you may see teachers, worship leaders, and classroom helpers.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 3 Tips for Working With Children’s Negative Attitudes First, minimize the impact of negative attitudes and then create a positive atmosphere for children with these tips. A child with a negative attitude often seeks love and craves attention.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 10 mins What to Say When Families Grieve Use these expert insights so you know what to say when families grieve a divorce, terminal illness, miscarriage or still-birth, or the death of a child. Loss and grief, just… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Christmas Volunteer Appreciation Idea: Thank-You Stockings The stockings were hung by the children’s ministry classrooms with care to show volunteers how much families do care! Here’s a festive and fun way for kids and families to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Christmas Outreach Idea for Kids: Welcome Home In this Christmas outreach idea, kids will help make their town a welcoming home for new residents, just as Jesus made the earth his home. Scripture: John 1:14 You’ll need:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins 4 Heartfelt Devotions for Your Children’s Ministry Team Inspire your volunteers with these thought-provoking, heartfelt devotions that renew their focus on God. Looking for a great way to strengthen relationships and encourage your amazing volunteers? We’ve got four… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins 6 Terrific Ideas to Enhance Your Church’s Family Ministry We asked children’s ministry and family ministry leaders for their #1 ideas to minister to families. You won’t believe how easy some of these are! There are many facets to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min 3 Christmastime Activities for Your Nursery Classroom Looking for new Christmastime nursery activity ideas? Here are three new ideas for your children’s ministry. My Christmastime Baby Book Make a baby book for Christmas to show little ones… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Advent Outreach Activity: Christmas Cradle Prayers Use this meaningful Advent Outreach: Christmas Cradle Prayers with kids in your church. This activity centers on the truth that prayer can lead us to acts of service during the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 8 mins Family Stressors This Christmas: What You Need to Know For some families in our churches and communities, Christmas isn’t quite as merry as we may assume. The holidays can cause additional stress for children whose parents are divorced, whose… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Special Needs: Covering the Basics Even With a Limited Budget Almost every church has children with specials needs who already attend—or whose families would like to attend. You can reach special needs families seeking a church home by implementing these… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Volunteer Management Read in 2 mins 12 Volunteer Affirmation Ideas and Gifts for Christmas These 12 volunteer affirmation ideas are sure to help your volunteers feel appreciated this Christmas! Christmas is right around the corner. And with the Christmas season comes the giving season!… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 4 Warning Signs That You’re Close to Facing Ministry Burnout Are you on the brink of burnout? Here are four warning signs you can’t afford to ignore. It can happen to the best of us. Pressure and stress can consume… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Volunteer Management Read in 4 mins 8 Hidden Volunteers—and How to Recruit Them If you’re willing to dig a little deeper to find awesome hidden volunteers with amazing talent, get ready to look in places you haven’t before! Some volunteer position matches seem… 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 1 min Family Christmas Devotion: 3 Gifts for Jesus Use this family Christmas devotion to offer 3 gifts for Jesus to remember the gifts that the wise men gave him when he was just a baby. Family Christmas Devotion:… 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
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Tips for Effective Volunteer Recruiting In a volunteer recruiting rut? Join our conversation with veteran recruiters to discover their secrets for effective recruiting that stands the test of time! Will the kids in your ministry… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
