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6 Critical Reminders for Ministering to Children of Divorce

“United we stand, divided we fall.” How many times have you heard this phrase that pertains to kingdoms, governments, businesses, churches, and even families experiencing divorce? The Bible talks about…

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5 Ways Special Needs Families Enrich Your Church

Often when talking about families living with special needs, we focus on the side of practical disability ministry—programs, needed resources, volunteers. That’s all good and necessary, but it’s only half…

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A Solid Strategy to Keep Your Volunteers After VBS

Once the dust settles following VBS, you may worry about whether your weary volunteers will stick around. Here’s the short answer: They will if you employ a strategy for volunteer…

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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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Good, Better, Best: 6 Creative Ways to Affirm Volunteers

Use these six creative ways to affirm volunteers. You’ll find a good, better, and best option for all six! Good, Better, Best: 6 Creative Ways to Affirm Volunteers 1. Living…

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3 Mental Health Impacts on Kids From COVID-19 and How YOU Can Help

It’s no secret that COVID-19 has brought with it many challenges, struggles, and mental health issues. Kids’ worlds have been turned upside down as their routines completely changed and social…

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Why Preteens Don’t Come Back to Your Church — and What to Do About It

Why preteens don’t come back to your church — and what to do about it. From kids who’ve done it — and how you can stop the exodus. Each year…

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5 Can’t-Miss Success Tips for Vacation Bible School

It doesn’t matter which VBS curriculum you use, with our top 5 VBS success tips, you’ll run your program more smoothly, publicize your church in your community, and interest the…

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Mental Illness and Your Ministry

What you need to know about the mental illness issues families are dealing with today—and why we’re all so reluctant to talk about it. Justin and Brenda are dismayed to…

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A Fun-Filled, Kid-Hosted Mother’s Day Meal

Let kids take the lead this Mother’s Day! Children from kindergarten up each invite their mother, aunt, grandmother, or another special woman to the meal they prepare! A Fun-Filled, Kid-Hosted…

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5 Major Tips for Your Summer Outreach Programs

The desks have been cleaned and the report cards handed out, but there’s only one thing on every child’s mind—the sound of the last bell that rings out loud and…

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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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5 Critical Ways to Keep Your Volunteer Team From Fraying

Is your volunteer team running ragged? Read more to discover ways to maintain the fabric of volunteers’ spiritual lives. A beautiful tapestry is so well-made that rather than looking at…

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How to Elevate Volunteers From “Helping” to Leading

How to elevate your volunteers from “just helping out” to leadership roles in your ministry. Just uttering the words “we need leaders” in the church is likely to send people…

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A children's ministry leader smiles at two volunteers as she creates an irresistible culture in her ministry.

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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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Safety First: Why You Absolutely Can’t Skip Background Checks

Here’s why you absolutely can’t skip background checks. Use this guide to conducting background checks on your team. Jack Anderson* thought it could never happen—at least not at his church.…

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8 Quick Tips to Equip Ministry Volunteers Almost Instantly

Quick tips to equip — all you have to do is add volunteers! Here are 8 ways to equip your volunteers. Since we live in an instant-everything culture, we’re always…

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3 Simple Steps to Say “YES!” to VBS, Plus a FREE Guide!

Kids are hoping and praying for VBS this year…And if we know you, you don’t want to disappoint! Use this free VBS guide to jump-start a successful, COVID-friendly VBS. It’s…

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10 Easy VBS Tips That’ll Make Leading Vacation Bible School a Breeze

VBS doesn’t have to be so hard; use our 10 easy VBS tips to make your VBS even easier! Hold on to your hats! Before you know it, vacation Bible…

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4 Types of Child Abuse and How to Spot Them

According to childhelp.org, every year nearly 6 million children in the U.S. experience child abuse, and four children under age four die each day due to abuse. As a community…

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21 Creative Hacks for Your Easiest Summer Programs Ever!

Use our handy emergency-preparedness guide to ensure your summer programs stay on track. 21 Creative Hacks for Your Easiest Summer Programs Ever! 3 Ways to Get VBS Supplies Waiting until…

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