Tag: Children’s Ministry

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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…

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Running on Empty? Here’s How to Fill Your Leadership Tank

How filling your leadership tank is will give you the fuel to lead your entire team. “It’s just a busy season. I promise I’ll be home more when I finish…

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Thanksgiving Devotion for Kids: Thank-full

In this Thanksgiving devotion, kids will learn to live lives bursting with thankfulness.  Scripture: Ephesians 5:20 You’ll need:  Bible large balloon for every child balloon pump Warning! To avoid choking…

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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…

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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…

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Deck the Halls: 10 DIY Christmas Decorations for Children’s Ministry

What happens when you combine Christmas, a VBS decorator, and children’s ministry spaces? You get 10 amazingly creative, over-the-top, and super affordable Christmas decorations to delight kids of all ages.…

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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…

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Special Needs: Ministry Questions and Answers

Read on for insightful answers to some of the most common questions children’s ministry volunteers have about special needs. Years ago, we were part of a special needs seminar for…

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Your Volunteers Will Never Stay: Reducing Volunteer Turnover

Your hard-won volunteers will serve—for a while. But then they’ll go. Here’s world-class advice on managing volunteer turnover. 1. Appreciate everyone, but focus on your core. Appreciate everyone, but focus…

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7 Ideas for Senior Pastors to Support Children’s Ministry

Here’s why—and how—your senior pastor can become your strongest ministry supporter. It was the holiest of holy times in the life of the church: snack time during vacation Bible school.…

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5 Reasons Why Today’s Curriculum Is Better Than Ever

Finding the right set of lessons for our children’s ministry is so important! But, for many of us, evaluating curriculum is a daunting challenge. Matching one of the numerous options…

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16 Ways for Senior Pastors to Build Relationships With Children

There are many ways for senior pastors to build strong relationships with children in your church. Here are 16 helpful ideas. “I let the Sunday school teachers take care of…

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How to Construct a Team to Serve in Children’s Ministry

Your team is the foundation of your Sunday school ministry. Whether you have 10 kids or 1,000,  the people you bring alongside you to invest in your kids will be…

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4 Common Questions (and Answers!) for Special Needs Ministry

When planning a formal special needs ministry, pastors and volunteers often wonder where to begin. Questions and concerns can bring the planning process to the point of being overwhelming, leaving…

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Special Needs Ministry: Creating Inclusive Worship Experiences

Inviting children into “big church” allows them to learn the worship format as well as reap the benefits of a multigenerational experience. For families affected by disabilities, however, worship can…

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Free Budgeting Tool, Plus 3 Simple FUNdraising Ideas

When someone asks what your favorite part of your work as a children’s ministry leader is…we’re willing to bet you don’t say budgeting or fundraising! And we’d have to agree.…

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13 Ways You Can Equip Parents to Lead Their Children Spiritually

Here are 13 easy ways you can equip parents to lead their children spiritually at home right now. Parents need simple, quick faith-builders that’ll make an impact on their children.…

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Expert Advice on Shepherding Your Volunteer Team

What’s your role when it comes to shepherding your team spiritually? “I can’t serve anymore.” Her statement was straightforward, but her demeanor was hesitant. She knew her decision meant I’d…

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Here’s Your Wakeup Call That You Need More Rest

Are you fried, tired, overwhelmed, and at your wits’ end in ministry? Don’t despair—maybe it’s just a wakeup call to rest. God created the heavens and earth in six days.…

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5 Signs You Need a Special Needs Ministry

As a busy children’s ministry leader, I often missed a lot that went on at church even when it was happening all around me—especially when it came to needing a…

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4 Ways to Develop an Irresistible Culture in Your Ministry

Culture is your brand. The way your team greets people, deals with challenges, ministers to kids and families, and even says goodbye is a part of it. The look and…

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