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...
What was the first Bible verse you memorized? If yours was John 11:35, you're not alone. And if it wasn't the first verse you memorized, this two-word verse—"Jesus wept"— is at least among your first bank of verses. Why is that? It's simple. That's it. There are so...
What's the first step to creating a service for your kids ministry? Most people might start by looking at teaching, activities, or crafts. Some might even sort through their volunteers and see who's available to help. But if your kids ministry holds...
When you think of online church, you might think of the events during 2020. During the pandemic, churches around the world needed a way to reach their congregations when they couldn't be with them in person. Churches found ways to connect with their people creatively,...
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"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...
How much time do you spend thinking about how to help kids grow closer to Jesus? If you're a kids ministry leader, it's probably very often. Part of your role is discipleship, or helping kids develop their relationship with God. And as much as we might want it to,...
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...
In kids ministry, communication is everything. With so many events, programs, and lessons happening throughout the fall, it’s important to keep parents, volunteers, and your kids in the loop. But with all the moving parts, making sure everyone knows what’s happening...
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,...
What was the first Bible verse you memorized? If yours was John 11:35, you're not alone. And if it wasn't the first verse you memorized, this two-word verse—"Jesus wept"— is at least among your first bank of verses. Why is that? It's simple. That's it. There are so...
What's the first step to creating a service for your kids ministry? Most people might start by looking at teaching, activities, or crafts. Some might even sort through their volunteers and see who's available to help. But if your kids ministry holds...
When you think of online church, you might think of the events during 2020. During the pandemic, churches around the world needed a way to reach their congregations when they couldn't be with them in person. Churches found ways to connect with their people creatively,...
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...
Planning events can be overwhelming — especially when you already do so much to keep your children's ministry running! But whether you've planned hundreds of events, or this is your very first one, this how-to guide is designed to help your next...
So you've got a solid event idea and are ready to put it in the books. How do you start the planning process? How do you get as many people as possible to sign up and attend? We know church event registration and planning comes with a lot of moving...
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...
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...
If you've spent any amount of time in kids ministry, you've probably played a few incredible games. Games are a central part of kids ministry. They give us a chance to make new connections with kids and help them relate to their peers. Games are more than just a way...
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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,"...
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...
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