Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins How to Build Relationships With Children of Divorce in Your Ministry Children of divorce may be experiencing instability and insecurity. They may not feel carefree, and they may be distracted when attending your Sunday school ministry. We definitely want them there,… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Help! The Kids Just Said a Bad Word: Insights and Advice From Ministry Veterans Sometimes kids really do say the darndest things—and not always in a good way. Bad words out of a child’s mouth sound extra unsettling, don’t they? Read on to find… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins Make Christ Relevant to Kids Who Never Miss a Sunday Do the “perfect attendance” kids in your class yawn when you open the Bible? Hear from former missionary kid Scott Kinner about how to make Christ relevant to Christian kids… Read More
Bible Lessons Read in 3 mins 9 Quick Tips for Teaching Kids to Pray Prayer habits that last a lifetime are most often formed in childhood. That’s why teaching kids to pray is so critical. As with most spiritual disciplines, prayer is caught more… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min The 10 Best Features for Church Nursery Toys Keep little ones in your ministry safe and engaged! Follow these recommendations when buying toys for your church nursery. Outfitting our preschool and nursery ministries with the best of these… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Tips for Responding to Bullying in Your Ministry Check out these 7 concrete, practical steps to thwart bullying and to build a caring community in your ministry. While schools have come under scrutiny because of violent incidents, churches… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins Help! The Kids Aren’t Paying Attention: Practical Insights and Advice From Ministry Veterans Kids are wiggly and giggly and chatty. And we love them for it! But what do you do when kids just can’t seem to tune in to your teaching? Read… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 16 Quick and Easy Best-Ever Birthday Ideas for Preteens Be sure to make your preteens feel extra special on their birthday this year. Try one of these 16 best-ever birthday ideas. 16 Quick and Easy Best-Ever Birthday Ideas for… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins The Caring Checklist Your Church Nursery Really Needs Use this church nursery checklist to prepare for a Sunday morning in your church nursery. To send the message of God’s care for the “least of these,” you need everything… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Resolving Challenging Behavior in Children’s Ministry Your Sunday school teachers are going to meet children with challenging behaviors—some with diagnosed disorders and others who just act out sometimes. Check out these secrets to resolving challenging behavior… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 5 Food-Related Assumptions to Avoid in Children’s Ministry What behind-the-scenes food experiences affect kids who attend your VBS? As children’s ministry leaders, perhaps we have food-related assumptions we need to reconsider. Read on to gain perspective as you… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins How to Create a Sensory Room for Your Ministry Looking for a way to help children who sometimes struggle in a large classroom setting? Try a sensory room for your ministry! A couple of years ago our children’s ministry… Read More