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When Sundays are Hard: How You Can Serve Young Families in Your Church

Julia Ball - June 6, 2019

When I arrive at church on Sunday, any ounce of judgment I once felt toward families trotting in late has been replaced with empathy. “They deserve a round of applause for making it today.” Discover more about how to serve young families.

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Object Lesson for Sunday School Offering Time: Cheerful Giving

Dale Hudson - June 6, 2019

An object lesson about the offering is a great way to teach children about cheerful giving. Discover 10 Bible-based, kid-friendly lessons about generosity and stewardship.

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25 (God-Approved) Summer Family Activities

Courtney Kirk - June 4, 2019

Be a hero with parents, the kids and with God! There are many activities kids can do by themselves or with each other to have fun outside of television, but the idea is for parents to spend quality time with their kids. Discover these 25 summer family activities.

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Why I Created Our Own VBS Program (And Why YOU Can Get Creative Too!)

Julia Ball - June 3, 2019

With so much great programming right at my fingertips, why would I go through the work of creating our own? The more I thought about it though, the more I couldn’t get away from the idea. Discover how you can create your own VBS here.

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6 Lessons on Creativity From Disney

Corinne Noble - May 30, 2019

Being in a creative place can spark new ideas, give inspiration, and refresh your mind and soul. With all that being said, over the last couple weeks, I spent some time in some of my favorite creative places, Disney World and Disneyland. Check out the 6 lessons on creativity from Disney.

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5 Ideas to Consider About Faith and Preteens

Dan Scott - May 29, 2019

As preteens grow and develop, abstract thinking makes the topics trickier and conversations stickier. Check out these 5 developmentally appropriate realities to keep in mind when talking about faith and preteens.

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Use This 1 Tool to Visualize Your Ministry Plans

Jason TIlley - May 27, 2019

When you are planning a ministry endeavor, whether it is a worship service, a community block party or a children’s event, it can be hard to envision every aspect of what will happen. Discover more about this tool to visualize your ministry plans.

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One Thing Two-Thirds of Parents Will Bring Their Kids to Church For

Eric Geiger - May 26, 2019

Even parents who don't attend church and wouldn't think about sending their kids to a church during the summer have a positive view of this age-old church program.

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How to Transition Children From Elementary Ministry to Student Ministry

Dale Hudson - May 26, 2019

On of the most critical graduations that happens in children's ministry is the transition from children's ministry into student ministry. Find out more about transitioning from elementary ministry.

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How to Turn 5th Sundays Into Family Invite Days

Brandon Horst - May 23, 2019

For me, fifth Sundays has always felt like a natural Sunday to do something different than normal. But our church has always struggled to figure out what exactly that different-than-normal thing should be.

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4 Truths for Grandparents to Embrace

Barbara Reaoch - May 23, 2019

With life’s long-range view, we see four ways childhood is a unique time to invest in the lives of our grandchildren.

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Fruit of Discipleship “I’m Not Sure I’m Cut Out for This ‘Discipling’ Thing”

Christina Embree - May 20, 2019

As a parent, I can at times become discouraged when I don’t see the fruit of discipleship evident in my children’s lives. Like most Christian parents, I wonder, “Have a done this thing right? Have I shared the right things? Have I been a good disciplemaker?" Find out more about discipling kids.

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Leaving a Legacy: How to Leave Your Kids Something of Value

Sam Luce - May 19, 2019

Two years ago I started a legacy project for my kids that will take me eight years to complete. Discover more about how to be intentional about leaving a legacy.

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5 Free Ideas for Summer Fun for Families

Hilary Smith - May 15, 2019

The lazy hazy days of summer are upon us. If you’re a parent, the novelty of summer break is probably just starting to wear down a bit. Discover the ideas for summer fun.

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3 Ways to Practically Include the Holy Spirit in Lesson Prep

Brandon Horst - May 14, 2019

It’s not that I didn’t think the Holy Spirit was in our lessons, I just never thought about it in terms of how I can intentionally invite the Holy Spirit into the process. Discover these ways to intentionally include the Holy Spirit in your lesson prep.

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5 Essential Areas of Focus for the Children’s Ministry Leader

Greg Baird - May 9, 2019

Children’s Ministry is one of the most challenging and complex areas of ministry in the church. There are always a hundred things calling for our attention. But focusing on what MATTERS, not just on what’s urgent or even important, is critical to effectively leading our ministry.

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Easter for the First Time

Christina Embree - May 8, 2019

I’ve shared the Easter story in church on many occasions but usually the kids who come, even if they don’t regularly attend church or wouldn’t call themselves “Christians” still have a rudimentary understanding of the Easter story.

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5 Body Safety Rules Every 5-Year-Old Should Know

Ashley Beveridge - May 8, 2019

It seems like the number of things you need to talk to your children about in order to keep them safe just keeps growing! One issue that should be at the top of your list is knowing to protect kids from sexual abuse by teaching them about body safety.

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Sunday School Game for Any Lesson: Ring the Bell

Courtney Kirk - May 7, 2019

Coming up with new ways to make Bible class an exciting place for kids is not always easy. Then when you find a winner, they eventually grow tired of it. Discover this fun Sunday school game good for any lesson.

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Find Your Calling: How to Renew Your Passion for Ministry

Dale Hudson - May 5, 2019

It's not just that you're trying to find your calling--it's that you're trying to find your calling again. All leaders go through times when they feel drained, discouraged and defeated. Here's how to renew your passion for ministry.

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