Uncategorized Read in 2 mins Nursery Pentecost Lesson: The Holy Spirit Offers Power From God Use these simple and sing-songy activities to celebrate Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21) in your nursery and toddler rooms! You’ll tell little ones that the Holy Spirit offers power from God. As… Read More
Uncategorized Read in 4 mins Talking With Children About Disabilities: 5 Tips for Helpful Conversations What do you do when children notice and ask about people they see with disabilities? Do you shy away from the conversation, or are you ready to help kids honor… Read More
Uncategorized Read in 4 mins 3 Must-Do’s to Equip Parents to Disciple Their Kids If you’ve been in children’s ministry for 10 days or 10 years, you’ve likely spent time wondering how you can equip parents to disciple their kids. Here are three powerful… Read More
Uncategorized Read in 1 min Elementary Game: Remind Kids to Give Thanks In this Thanksgiving-themed game, Happy Harvesters, you’ll remind kids to give thanks for all that God has given them. What You’ll Need toy fruits and/or vegetables (1 for every 2… Read More
Uncategorized Read in 1 min Thanksgiving Snack: Mini Thanksgiving In this Thanksgiving snack activity, kids learn how they can show thankfulness by giving back to God. You’ll need: Bible (Psalm 136:1-2) paper plates rolled-up sandwich turkey slices Ritz crackers… Read More
Preschool Tips Read in 5 mins Discipleship Preschool Style: Teaching Preschool Bible Stories Though small in stature, preschoolers are big in fun! It’s easy to discount their abilities, yet there are so many preschool Bible adventures to be had with young children at… Read More
Uncategorized Read in 2 mins Elementary Game: How to Produce Fruit of the Spirit This totally silent, low-energy game will help your kids understand the concept that no branch can bear fruit by itself. Instead, we can only produce the fruit of the Spirit… Read More
Uncategorized Read in 3 mins 2 Free Family Devotions About Gratitude and Patience Summer break offers families and kids some reprieve from the busyness of the school year, but it can also surface some struggles. Everyone may be spending more time together, and… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 7 Trends to Expect in 2021 Children’s Ministry How will the continuing COVID-19 pandemic affect children’s ministry in the months ahead? How should we prepare now? There’s still a lot we don’t know. But we certainly know much… Read More
Uncategorized Read in 1 min 5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Combat Hunger in Your Community Download and share this quick guide with families that offers 5 things they can do right now, today, to help combat hunger in their community. In the wake of the… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins Pandemic Increasing Levels of Children in Poverty Alarming data during the COVID-19 pandemic shows significant rise in the number of children now living in poverty. Here’s what you need to know. When a third-grade teacher asked one… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Kindness Craft: Feed the Birds Bird Feeders Kids will love creating this fun bird feeder craft, which doubles as an act of kindness! Feed the Birds Bird Feeder Supplies Bible empty water bottles with lids (1 per… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Kindness Is the Most Important Value Parents Want to Instill In Children Kindness matters most when parents consider character traits they want to develop in their children. Does kindness matter in today’s often-harsh world? According to most parents, it matters more than… Read More
Uncategorized Read in 1 min Free Download: Truth Tappers Use Truth Tappers, a fun, socially-distant game, to get to know more about new friends and family members. Download the Truth Tappers instructions here! Game: Truth Tappers Get to know… Read More
Uncategorized Read in 1 min Study: Schools Following Protocols Aren’t Fueling COVID Spread in Kids The data has been coming in since early winter 2020. Schools that have closely followed COVID-19 safety protocols have successfully mitigated the spread of the virus. This means in children’s… Read More
Uncategorized Read in 6 mins Passive Technology: The Show Must Go Off Is passive technology the best way to reach children? Probably not. Here’s why the show must go off. Imagine children’s ministry as a children’s museum. Step into its hallways to… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min VERY BEST SING-ALONG 2: Keep the Dance Party Going! Looking for more VBS music in your life? Join our Very Best Sing-along! Back by popular demand! Let’s celebrate God together! If you LOVE VBS music and have a tendency… Read More
Uncategorized Read in 5 mins Why Faith Doesn’t Come Easily to the Gifted Exclusive research reveals that without a change in ministry approach, bright, gifted children may turn to the darkness of disbelief. What do director Woody Allen, blogger Susan Jacoby, novelist Philip… Read More
Uncategorized Read in 7 mins Midweek: Make it Count Here’s how to keep midweek programs relevant, can’t-miss events for the families in your community. Families are busy. Young children are in school for up to six hours each day.… Read More
