Tag: Faith

Family Ministry Resources

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7 Summer Faith Builders for Families to Try Together

Here are 7 faith builders tailor-made for families to use as summer family activities. Fancy trips and high-tech gadgets aren’t required for first-rate family memories. In fact, some of the…

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Bible Activities and Sermons

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Grow Kid’s Faith With This 7-Week Summer Faith Challenge

Grow kids’ faith this summer with this 7-week challenge. Kids live on a battlefield — a world filled with temptation, attacks on their innocence, and fiery darts of doubt. As…

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6 Secrets to Raising Fearless Kids in a Fear-Filled World

In a scary world, how do we raise up fearless kids? By meeting fear face-to-face with our faith. Not long after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, a large…

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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…

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Preteen Lesson: Do Miracles Happen Today Like They Did in the Bible?

Today’s preteens have nearly seen it all—whether it’s unnerving news reports, violent video games, outrageous reality TV, special effects, or superpowers. If you ask kids, they’ll easily offer reports of…

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Practical Tips for Helping Kids Discern Biblical Truth

Kids’ culture contains everything from Disney characters to Harry Potter hype. Is God’s Word being drowned out? How can we help kids discern biblical truth? Kids all over the world…

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Super, Natural Ways to Connect With Parents

This post contains affiliate links. See bottom of post for details. Connecting with parents isn’t as daunting as you think. In fact, as children’s ministry leaders, you’re already equipped with…

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The Amazing Role of Wonder in Kids’ Spiritual Growth

Explore the amazing role of wonder in kids’ spiritual growth—and learn how to bring wonder back to yourself and children. “Look at the snow, Mom. It’s awesome! It’s amazing!” Nodding…

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Practical Ways to Help Families Nurture Faith at Home

A spiritual home will produce a spiritual child who matures into a spiritual adult. Here are specific activities to help parents build their children’s faith at home. Family devotions are…

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Kids’ Halloween Craft: Glowing Slime

This glowing, gooey slime craft helps kids discover how God holds them firmly. You’ll need: Bible (1 John 5:18; Matthew 5:16) 4 oz. or 1/2 cup Elmer’s white glue or…

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9 Fabulous Fall Ideas to Use in Your Children’s Ministry

Use these 9 ideas to make this your most amazing fall for families, children, and your entire church. Colorful leaves, football, hayrides, apple cider, a return to school, and fuller…

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Volunteer Training: Bringing Your Volunteers Up to Speed

Ever wonder if you have the right person in the right volunteer role or if the volunteer understands your ministry? Here’s what you need to know to get your volunteers…

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5 Important Ways to Help Parents Pass On Faith to Kids

Here are five ways to help parents pass on faith to their children.  How do your kids’ parents view you? Are you the babysitter they leave their kids with before…

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4 Faith-Building Activities for Parents to Do With Their Kids

Share these 4 faith-building tips for parents in your newsletter or website, or hand them out! 4 Faith-Building Activities for Parents to Do With Their Kids Faith-Building Idea #1. Doodle…

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What You Need to Know About Kids’ Spiritual Development

We tracked down four noted experts to demystify kids’ spiritual development by the ages. Read on to learn how to reach—and teach—the wonderful little people in your ministry! Every age…

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How to Use the 5 Senses to Calm and Ease Kids’ Stress

Children today are experiencing unprecedented, prolonged stress since the pandemic began. Counselors and therapists suggest giving children their own tools to destress using the 5 senses. Here’s the scoop. Crisis…

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Do You Know the ABCs of Spiritual Growth in Children?

The secret to creating spiritual growth is understanding the ABCs of development. Rick Chromey explains it for us.  Great Minds Think Alike? Over the past century, several notable minds have…

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3 Powerful Tools to Measure Kids’ Spiritual Growth

Use these three tools to assess and understand how to measure kid’s spiritual growth. Growing up as an avid soccer player, I was blessed with a high school coach who…

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15 Important Ways to Fill Your Ministry With Prayer

Use these 15 ways to fill your ministry with prayer—just as the disciples asked Jesus when he taught them the Lord’s Prayer: “Teach us to pray.” “God is great, God…

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Faith: How to Ensure Kids Are Getting the Message

Wonder whether kids are listening when you teach? Fear your words go in one ear and out the other? When it comes to faith, here’s how to ensure kids are…

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Age-Level Insights: How Kids Learn Bible Stories at All Ages

How children learn Bible stories — and ways to teach them. How Children Learn Bible Stories Ages 2 to 5 Years Young children like to be read to with age-appropriate…

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