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...
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 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...
Let's say you've got a video you want to show during your teaching time. How do you go about doing it? If you didn't know, there are many rules and laws around what's legal and not concerning playing music, videos, and other media in your church...
Youth ministry volunteers are truly incredible people. Each week, they help...
The first time you're in charge of a small group of...
Have you ever struggled to find volunteers for your...
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...
"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 kid foster a faith that can last a lifetime....
When it comes to helping kids grow in their faith, we believe there are four spiritual habits to target. These habits are the decisions, behaviors, and rhythms that help us grow spiritually over time. If you're like most people, when you hear "spiritual habit," you...
In ministry, it can sometimes feel like the only "routine" we have each week is planning to be surprised. We sit down to plan our teaching calendar when — surprise! A volunteer stops by the office for a chat. Or maybe you're getting ready to send your monthly parent...
Every week in ministry, we face the same challenge — it's the challenge of simultaneously balancing ... The regular responsibilities of our jobs. The unexpected problems that always seem to pop up at the worst possible times. Our relationships of the people we lead,...
Talking about money isn't easy. Asking for money is even harder. But you need funds for all the incredible events, mission experiences, and activities you have planned this year. Sure, it's a little bit scary, but it doesn't have to be! With a...
Fall is packed with so many chances to connect with your students and grow your youth ministry, but keeping everyone in the loop can be tough. With school schedules, events, retreats, and everything in between, making sure your volunteers, parents, and students know...
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 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...
Let's say you've got a video you want to show during your teaching time. How do you go about doing it? If you didn't know, there are many rules and laws around what's legal and not concerning playing music, videos, and other media in your church...
Planning a children's ministry event is a mixture of excitement, anticipation, and more than a few nerves. We can spend countless hours curating the perfect event, but having a great idea is just the beginning. We also need people to show up (and parents to drive...
Events are the backbone of ministry. Every year, children's ministries work hard to create great events that do a few things... Get kids and their parents to connect. Introduce new families to their ministry or church. Give kids and families a safe place to have fun....
The Olympics have started, and we want to give you some free gold from Grow! ? Okay, it’s not gold, but great events are basically gold in ministry. So, to help you celebrate the Olympics with your group, we're giving away one of our favorite kids...
If you're a children's ministry leader, you know good music can totally shift your environment. Want to see it in action? Try playing a game with slow, somber music. It's probably not going to bring the same energy as bouncy, up-tempo dance beats. Now, it's pretty...
How often is music a part of your children's ministry? If you're like most ministries, music is a regular part of your weekly environment—and for good reason! You can use songs for... Leading kids in worship Memorizing Scripture Building spiritual habits at home And...
Take a look around you. What do you see? What sounds do you hear? How does the space feel to you? Your environment helps inform and store all of the information you take in about a place. It's why a doctor's office feels differently than a concert venue—one feels...
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Have you ever been told you need a "strategy" for your youth ministry? You do need a strategy, but sometimes, when people talk about their ministry "strategy," they're not talking about strategy at all. Instead, they're talking about... A goal they want to reach. A...
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...
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...
Take a look around you. What do you see? What sounds do you hear? How does the space feel to you? Your environment helps inform and store all of the information you take in about a place. It's why a doctor's office feels different than a concert venue—one feels clean...
Take a look around you. What do you see? What sounds do you hear? How does the space feel to you? Your environment helps inform and store all of the information you take in about a place. It's why a doctor's office feels differently than a concert venue—one feels...
When it comes to helping teenagers grow in their faith, we believe there are four spiritual habits to target. These habits are the decisions, behaviors, and rhythms that help us grow spiritually over time. If you're like most people, when you hear "spiritual habit,"...
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