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Events are a pretty big deal for most youth ministries. They’re a way to have fun, connect with students and their families, get new people in the door, and create some excitement. Events matter, but we’ve got to keep things in perspective. That’s why we’re fans of...
Teaching
What's the most important part of your children's ministry service? The games? The crafts? The snacks? If you're like most children's ministries, the answer is none of these. Sure, they're important, helpful parts of your service, but teaching often takes the central...
If you've spent any time in youth ministry, you've probably asked yourself this question—Are they learning anything? It's a question that drives youth pastors everywhere to adjust and refine their programs. It's pretty easy to tell when teenagers...
If you've spent any time in children's ministry, you've probably asked yourself this question — Are they learning anything? It's a question that drives kids pastors everywhere to keep adjusting and refining their programs. It's pretty easy to tell...
Children's ministry volunteers are truly incredible people. Each week, they help the kids in your children's ministry grow closer to Jesus. Whether they're prepping a snack, teaching the Bible story, or helping with your check-in, your volunteers serve an important...
Youth ministry volunteers are truly incredible people. Each week, they help the teenagers in your youth group grow closer to Jesus. Whether they're running a game, leading a small group, or helping with your check-in, your volunteers serve an important role in your...
We recently asked thousands of church leaders about their biggest struggles in ministry. Their answer? Volunteers. And not like, "We wish we had more!" (They do.) But more like... "We wish we knew what to do with them." Finding great volunteers is its own challenge,...
Discipleship
The Christmas season is a time for sharing memories, gathering with our loved ones, and a few last-minute trips to the store to buy those gifts you forgot about. But anyone who has ever wrapped a gift for a kid knows Christmas is more than just a single day. The...
The Christmas season is a time for sharing memories, gathering with our loved ones, and a few last-minute trips to the store to buy those gifts you forgot about. But anyone who has ever wrapped a gift for a teenager knows Christmas is more than just a single day. The...
It's almost the best time of the year! And no, we're not talking about the days when you get to nap. It's almost Christmas! The Christmas season is a time of joy, reflection, and connection—but sometimes it goes by so fast that we wish we had more time to really enjoy...
Leadership
Spring in kids ministry is a season of excitement—Easter celebrations, family events, spring break activities, and new lessons. With so much going on, being sure parents, volunteers, and kids stay informed is critical. But let’s face it—keeping track of everything can...
In youth ministry, spring is full of new opportunities—Easter celebrations, retreats, and fresh teaching series. With so much happening, keeping parents, volunteers, and students in the loop is essential. But all these moving parts can quickly become overwhelming...
In kids ministry, communication is everything. With so many events, programs, and lessons happening during the winter seasons, it’s important to keep parents, volunteers, and your kids in the loop. But with all thsee moving parts, making sure everyone knows what’s...
In youth ministry, there's a lot to communicate. The events, programs, and lessons that happen during the winter season mean you'll need to keep parents, volunteers, and your students in the loop. But with all these moving parts, making sure everyone knows what’s...
Families
In children's ministry, we spend most of our time talking with kids. We'll talk about the Bible story for the week, their favorite snacks, or what interest is capturing their attention most each week. For a lot of us, conversations with kids feel natural. But in those...
In youth ministry, most of our time is spent getting to know our teenagers. We'll talk about the Big Idea of the message that week, their hobbies and interests, or try to keep up with what's trending online. For a lot of us, conversations with teenagers feel natural....
Imagine this ... A new family comes to your ministry. They're full of questions about how you teach and disciple students, what your program looks like, and the ways they can expect you to communicate with them. Congratulations! You have a family...
Events
If you attended our "How to VBS" workshop at Children's Pastors Conference (CPC)'25 or wish you could have, we’ve got you covered! This guide includes all the highlights and practical takeaways you need to create a successful Vacation Bible School...
Events are the backbone of youth ministry. Every year, youth pastors work hard to create great events that do a few things... Get teenagers to foster relationships. Welcome new teenagers into the church or ministry Give teenagers a safe place to have fun. Events can...
We all know a well-organized event can be a huge win for any ministry! And as a kids or youth pastor, you've got a lot of events to plan, right? Like ... Family fun nights! All-nighters! Fundraisers! Trunk-or-treat weekends! Game nights! And so much more! But let's...
Environments
The Christmas season is here, and it’s the perfect moment to fill your kids’ ministry with the joy of Christmas music—but you might be looking for something new this year. That’s why we’re so excited to introduce our newest song, Jesus, It's Your Birthday! This...
If you're looking for a way to help your teenagers and volunteers grow together, a great board game might be what you need. Keeping a few board games around your meeting space is always a good idea. While a board game might not be our first thought...
If you're looking for a way to help your kids and volunteers grow together, a great board game might be what you need. Keeping a few board games around your meeting space is always a good idea. While a board game might not be our first thought when...
Popular Posts
"How do you help kids grow in their faith?" This is the question many parents and families have when they enter your ministry. They want to know about your strategy for helping their teenager foster a faith that can last a lifetime. Your strategy for this process—discipleship—is among the first things you should consider for your ministry calendar. That's because it's the lens through which we see everything else we do in our ministries. How you approach discipleship will affect how your group...
In children's ministry, we love when things are planned out and organized. But let's be honest—organizing all our great ideas can be a bit of a challenge. What if we could plan a whole year of ministry in a single day? Well, with our free annual planning resources, it's entirely possible! Taking a day to plan your whole year is an important part of your annual strategy, but it's about more than filling your calendar with details. When you have a whole year of ministry planned out, you can be...
In youth ministry, we love when things are planned out and organized. But let's be honest—organizing all our great ideas can be a bit of a challenge. What if we could plan a whole year of ministry in a single day? Well, with our free annual planning resources, it's entirely possible! Taking a day to plan your whole year is an important part of your annual strategy, but it's about more than filling your calendar with details. When you have a whole year of ministry planned out, you can be more...
Children's ministry volunteers are truly incredible people. Each week, they help the kids in your children's ministry grow closer to Jesus. Whether they're prepping a snack, teaching the Bible story, or helping with your check-in, your volunteers serve an important role in your ministry. Leading volunteers isn't just about inviting a group of people to serve a couple of times a month. You'll also need to make sure your volunteer team has the resources, tools, and training to be the best...
Youth ministry volunteers are truly incredible people. Each week, they help the teenagers in your youth group grow closer to Jesus. Whether they're running a game, leading a small group, or helping with your check-in, your volunteers serve an important role in your ministry. Leading volunteers isn't just about inviting a group of people to serve a couple of times a month. You'll also need to make sure your volunteer team has the resources, tools, and training to be the best volunteers for your...
In children's ministry, we spend most of our time talking with kids. We'll talk about the Bible story for the week, their favorite snacks, or what interest is capturing their attention most each week. For a lot of us, conversations with kids feel natural. But in those times when we need to talk with their parents... we might need some help. While you might not have regularly scheduled parent conversations, they're still a key part of your family strategy (and you can steal ours here!) These...
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