Choosing a Curriculum: Don’t Go It Alone!
Choosing a curriculum can be tough! If you’re in any children’s ministry groups on social media, chances are you see this question often: What curriculum do you use? People want…
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14 Steps for Successfully Implementing Curriculum
Is it time for a new curriculum? The great news is, an excellent curriculum that’ll benefit your ministry is out there—it’s just a matter of finding it! Here’s a primer…
More Than Time Fillers: 3 “Overtime” Activities to Try This Christmas
With the Christmas season around the corner, you may see more families walking through your church doors. But if the pastor’s sermon goes long in “big church” and you have…
Watch Now: Small Churches Have Big Impact
Small churches have big impact! As we read the Gospels, we see that Jesus often points to small things when explaining what God’s Kingdom is like. A widow’s small coins,…
Worship Wonders: Teaching Kids to Worship in Children’s Church
When we think of worship, we often think of singing praise songs to God. And the book of Psalms shows us that music can certainly be an act of worship!…
Children’s Church: How Is It Different Than Sunday School?
There are two terms that often come up regarding children’s ministry programming: Sunday school and children’s church. But what are they? How do they differ? Well, that’s a complicated question…
Top 3 Reasons for Choosing Published Curriculum
For varied reasons, some children’s ministry leaders choose to write their own curriculum. While this may allow for deeply customized content, choosing a published curriculum offers you more bang for…
3 Important “Must-Do’s” When Switching Curriculum
There are various good reasons for choosing a published curriculum. But what if you’re already using published curriculum and the itch to switch arises? Here are some things to keep…
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 VBS…
7 Sacrifices You Shouldn’t Make for a New Curriculum
Looking for a new children’s ministry curriculum? Here are seven sacrifices you should never make. Experts who’ve studied how change plays out in organizations—including churches—warn that when you change too…
5 Red Flags for Curriculum
There are so many curriculum options out there. How do you choose? While your church likely has specific needs for your ministry context, there are universal features that can make…
Why You Shouldn’t Write Your Own Sunday School Curriculum
Thinking about writing your own Sunday school curriculum this year? Read this first. Lisa Burney didn’t think she’d be able to find a vacation Bible school curriculum that would work…
5 Ways NOT to Choose Your Next Curriculum
Choosing curriculum is a privilege for children’s ministers. Doing so means they get to determine a path of study that’ll ultimately help the kids in their ministry not only know…
The 3 Most Important Ideas from VBS to Copy for Sunday School
An excellent vacation Bible school experience always leaves kids and ministry leaders delighted about Jesus and your children’s ministry program. But you don’t have to wait an entire year to…
“We Write All Our Own Stuff”
The rationale of why you write your own children’s curriculum may not live up to the outcome you want. Keep reading to find out more. It seems to have become…
9 Knockout Activities to Liven Up a Boring Curriculum
We’re giving you nine knockout activities for a boring curriculum so kids will conquer their yawns and actually learn something. Or will they squirm in their chairs while the lesson…
The 4 Must-Haves When Writing Kidmin Curriculum
We asked the curriculum writing pros over at Group Publishing what the keys are to writing outstanding kidmin lessons. Here’s what they said are four things critical aspects of writing…
