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 when kids are having...
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 multiple services...
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,...
It's so important to have a strategy for what you'll teach kids. Without a strategy, we run the risk of missing important ideas, teaching only the topics that interest us most, and ultimately failing to give our kids a full and holistic view of God. Our goal should be...
Imagine this ... You've got a brand new volunteer ready to step into your...
What's one of the best ways to show someone you care about them? You spend...
Once in a while, we'll ask a whole bunch of church leaders this question:...
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Do you ever need a moment to recharge your passion for ministry? There are these moments in ministry when we feel like we could use some inspiration and connection with people who really get us. You can talk with your lead pastor about some things, and you can talk...
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...
Okay, children's ministry friends. Picture this. It’s 15 minutes before your weekly program begins and you’ve got everything planned. The lesson is going to be so good. Your room is packed with amazing props and visuals. You just stocked up on a fresh batch of...
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 multiple services...
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,...
It's so important to have a strategy for what you'll teach kids. Without a strategy, we run the risk of missing important ideas, teaching only the topics that interest us most, and ultimately failing to give our kids a full and holistic view of God. Our goal should be...
Congratulations! You've just pulled off another successful event! You've taken out the trash, locked up the building, and now you're starting to wonder...what would I do next time? Taking the time to debrief your events is a key part of ministry. Without proper...
Marketing a church event and getting the word out is critical for getting a great turnout. We all know the basics of marketing an event—share the event's date, time, and location with families and volunteers. But is that all there is to marketing? You might notice...
Events are a pretty big deal for most children's ministries. They’re a way to have fun, connect with kids and 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 keeping...
If you're like most children's ministry leaders, you're always looking for new ways to keep your kids entertained. That's a pretty important part of your role. Not only are you responsible for helping kids grow their relationship with Jesus, but you have to do it in a...
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...
Whether your ministry meets in a single classroom, a large theater with a stage, or that DIY video studio you made to help you through the pandemic, we all want our spaces to look good, right? If your space looks thrown together or run down, it can distract the kids...
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Every few years, we ask kids ministry leaders like you about their biggest struggles in ministry. Somewhere between telling us about their kids who can't sit still and the neverending search to find dependable volunteers, kids ministry leaders across the board tell us...
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What's one of the best ways to show someone you care about them? You spend time with them. When we choose to spend time with our volunteers, we're showing them how much we care for them, value them, and how much we want to help them grow. It's one of the reasons why...
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 pieces, and we're...
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