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A group of preteens are playing a game at a park during the fall.

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Looking for a Halloween Alternative? Try This Orchard Event!

Looking for a Halloween alternative? This orchard event will help families in your church celebrate the changing seasons and enjoy some time of fellowship and worship. Halloween Alternative: Orchard Event…

A father with his son and two daughter watch a baking soda volcano erupt at their fall fest.

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Best Fest: 4 Can’t-Miss Tips for Planning Your Fall Festival

We know a large number of churches enjoy putting on a Fall Festival. Here are four tips to help make your Fall Fest planning a treat. It’s a great way…

A boy stands with his face in between two plants at a halloween alternative event.

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Top 5 Ways to Ensure That Your Halloween Alternative Reaches Families for Jesus

At Group, we’ve learned the top 5 ways your Halloween alternative can reach families for Jesus. So you’re having a Halloween alternative event? Good for you! Whether it’s a Fall…

Elementary aged girl smiling as she stands in front of a brick back drop at her church's annual Fall Festival.

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10 Everyone-Wins Fall Festival Games for Your Children’s Ministry

These 10 “everyone-wins” games and activities are perfect for a church fall festival. As children play together, they’ll discover new things about one another—and they’ll have a blast! You’ll build…

Children and adults participating in a Wild About God event.

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FREE Fall Kickoff Event: Wild About God!

Use this children’s ministry jungle event: Wild About God to make your children’s ministry event planning easy and build momentum for your ministry. Includes FREE downloads! We’re wild about God—and…

Two children stand around a parent helper as they begin craft ideas at their church's fall kickoff.

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15 Fantastic Fall Kickoff Ideas for Children’s Ministry

15 new fall children’s ministry kickoff ideas to help you start a winning season of ministry to children. The school year is kicking back into gear. If you’re a children’s…

A preteen girl makes back-to-school coasters for her teachers.

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Back-to-School Outreach: School Teacher Coasters

This back-to-school outreach will give school teachers a practical, personal gift they’ll love. You’ll need: craft foam felt pencils scissors glue yarn card stock a hole punch fine-tipped permanent markers…

Volunteer kneels down to assist two young girls at her Fall Fest station.

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The Ultimate, Hidden, Deepest Secret to Recruiting for Your Fall Fest Event

What’s the secret to recruiting for your next fall fest event? It may sound basic, but the ultimate, hidden, deepest secret to recruiting for your fall fest comes down to…

A VBS leader sitting in a sanctuary with an elementary girl sitting next to her. They are both smiling and the girl is making a peace sign with her fingers.

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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…

Three preteen kids huddle in a group hug as they play outside.

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Build Community and Reach Out Through Your Kids!

Start your plan to build community today! It’s the perfect time to plan a fun outreach to children that spreads the light of Jesus to their whole family and gets…

Two adult volunteers sit on the ground with an elementary-aged boy who's playing the drum at their Fall Festival.

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6 Secrets to Planning a Wildly Successful Fall Festival

Use these secrets to planning a wildly successful festival. We’ll help you make planning your Fall Festival simple and fun. 6 Secrets to Planning a Wildly Successful Fall Festival 1.…

A family of five sitting at their kitchen table. They have a Bible on the table.

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5 Family-Friendly Outreach Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry

Encourage families at your church to reach out and share God’s love in your community with these family-friendly outreach ideas. Want to connect with families in your church and reach…

A preteen boy stares straight at the camera as he stands outside.

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5 Fantastic Follow-Up Tools for Children’s Ministry Events

Use these 5 fantastic follow-up tools for children’s ministry events—to get families to return next week. Outreach events can be a lot of work, but they’re worth it when done…

A group of children smile with their small group leader.

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4 Practical Ideas for VBS Follow-Up

Strategic follow-up plays a huge role in making the most of your VBS. In fact, intentional follow-up should be an important part of your regular VBS planning, right from the…

An elementary boy sitting in a crowd of children. He has his arms out at his side participating in some dance moves. He is smiling joyfully at this fall fest, which is used as a VBS follow-up.

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9 No-Fail Vacation Bible School Follow-Up Ideas

Here are 9 no-fail VBS follow-up ideas you can use—from the creators of Group’s vacation Bible school! Picture this: It’s summer, and vacation Bible school is over. You’ve gone through…

A family with a dad and three kids are checking into a community outreach event.

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Outreach: 16 No-Miss Ways to Connect With Your Community

Making connections with people is what Jesus modeled — he met people where they were in life, he provided for their needs, and he gave a living example of unconditional…

father and daughter making craft for father's day outreach

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Father’s Day Outreach Idea for Kids: Treasure Ties

In this Father’s Day outreach activity, kids will show kindness to the dads in your community with these fun tie bookmarks. Scripture: Proverbs 3:3 You’ll need: Bible card stock adhesive…

A group of children and volunteers play tug-o-war outside during summer.

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Saving Summer: 3 Ways to Partner With Families Over Summer Break

Partner with families to fill kids’ summer breaks with positive programming and experiences. Groupon, an online commerce marketplace that connects subscribers with local merchants, surveyed 2,000 parents and found that…

A dad outside with his preschool daughter playing a Father's Day picnic game. They are joined with by the children of other families.

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Family Ministry Outreach: Host a Father’s Day Picnic

Invite all families (even those without fathers) to a special Father’s Day Picnic on your church lawn or at a nearby park. Have children make the invitations, menu, and even…

A family wearing goofy props. They are taking a photo in front of a brick wall and making silly faces.

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4 Low-Cost Summer Program Ideas for Families at Your Church

Looking for low-cost summer program ideas for families at your church? You can save families money and capture their attention and hearts as well! When tough economic times come, one…

A volunteer gives a side hug to a kid and parent.

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How to Build Community With Kids, Parents, and Volunteers

Use this win-win game plan to build community with kids, parents, and volunteers in your children’s ministry. One of my favorite things about football games in the fall is the…

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Looking for a Halloween Alternative? Try This Orchard Event!

Best Fest: 4 Can’t-Miss Tips for Planning Your Fall Festival

Top 5 Ways to Ensure That Your Halloween Alternative Reaches Families for Jesus

10 Everyone-Wins Fall Festival Games for Your Children’s Ministry

FREE Fall Kickoff Event: Wild About God!

15 Fantastic Fall Kickoff Ideas for Children’s Ministry

Back-to-School Outreach: School Teacher Coasters

The Ultimate, Hidden, Deepest Secret to Recruiting for Your Fall Fest Event

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

Build Community and Reach Out Through Your Kids!

6 Secrets to Planning a Wildly Successful Fall Festival

5 Family-Friendly Outreach Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry

5 Fantastic Follow-Up Tools for Children’s Ministry Events

4 Practical Ideas for VBS Follow-Up

9 No-Fail Vacation Bible School Follow-Up Ideas

Outreach: 16 No-Miss Ways to Connect With Your Community

Father’s Day Outreach Idea for Kids: Treasure Ties

Saving Summer: 3 Ways to Partner With Families Over Summer Break

Family Ministry Outreach: Host a Father’s Day Picnic

4 Low-Cost Summer Program Ideas for Families at Your Church

How to Build Community With Kids, Parents, and Volunteers

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