Curriculum

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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 curriculum…

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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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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…

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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…

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9 Knockout Activities to Liven Up a Boring Curriculum

We’re giving you 9 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…

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When Your Team Loves the Curriculum — But Parents Don’t

Rolling out new children’s ministry programming or curriculum with your team can be stressful. But when the people you serve aren’t on board, it can be downright painful. Leaders all…

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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.…

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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…

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Here’s a Close-Up of Children’s Ministry Curriculum

What makes a great curriculum — and how to make it a win for families and your ministry The cornerstone of every great children’s ministry is a curriculum that sets…

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Top 3 Reasons for Choosing Published Curriculum

I’ve heard in the past that around 20 percent of children’s ministers write their own curriculum. (And as I’ve mentioned before, I used to reside in that camp.) Since that…

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3 Important “Must-Dos” When Switching Curriculum

Last week we talked about various 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…

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5 Ways NOT to Choose Your Next Curriculum

Choosing curriculum is a high 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…

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New Curriculum? Turn Your Volunteer’s Frown Upside Down

Is your new curriculum not a fan-favorite of your volunteers? Here’s how to turn your volunteer’s frown upside down! It was my first education committee meeting at a new church,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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The Top 4 Reasons to Purchase a Children’s Ministry Curriculum

Children’s ministers have a lot of choices to make to ensure ministry provides the best spiritual experiences for kids—while staying within the limits of time and budget. Curriculum is one…

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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…

Tag: Curriculum

How to Pick a Winning Children’s Ministry Curriculum

Choosing a Curriculum: Don’t Go It Alone!

7 Sacrifices You Shouldn’t Make for a New Curriculum

Why You Shouldn’t Write Your Own Sunday School Curriculum

9 Knockout Activities to Liven Up a Boring Curriculum

When Your Team Loves the Curriculum — But Parents Don’t

Watch Now: Small Churches Have Big Impact

5 Red Flags for Curriculum

Here’s a Close-Up of Children’s Ministry Curriculum

Top 3 Reasons for Choosing Published Curriculum

3 Important “Must-Dos” When Switching Curriculum

5 Ways NOT to Choose Your Next Curriculum

New Curriculum? Turn Your Volunteer’s Frown Upside Down

The 3 Most Important Ideas from VBS to Copy for Sunday School

14 Steps for Successfully Implementing Curriculum

The 4 Must-Haves When Writing Kidmin Curriculum

The Top 4 Reasons to Purchase a Children’s Ministry Curriculum

5 Reasons Why Today’s Curriculum Is Better Than Ever

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