Fall festival recruiting is essential for the success of any children's ministry harvest event. If you want volunteers, you have to ask. So use these 4 recruitment steps.

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Bulletin Board Letters: 12 Printable Resources for KidMin Displays

Stephanie Martin - September 20, 2023

Bulletin board letters and other visual shortcuts are must-haves for children’s ministry. Here are 12 resources for creative printable materials.

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Volunteer Quotes: 20 Nuggets to Inspire Your KidMin Helpers

Dale Hudson - September 18, 2023

Share these 20 volunteer quotes with the valuable helpers in your children's ministry program.

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Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors: Sunday School Lessons & Activities

Stephanie Martin - September 15, 2023

Joseph and the coat of many colors is always a popular Sunday school lesson with children. Use these 14 resources to teach kids the story.

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Jesus and Children: How to Cultivate & Guard Kids’ Love for Jesus

David Sanford - September 14, 2023

Jesus and children have always had a special relationship. In the Gospels, it’s clear that kids love Jesus because He first loved them.

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Children’s Ministry Training: 15 Tips for Equipping Your KidMin Team

ChildrensMinistry.com - September 12, 2023

Children's ministry training doesn’t always need to be an event. Discover 15 ways to sneak in training when your kidmin volunteers and teachers least expect it.

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Millennial Parents: 7 Ways To Reach Young Families Today

Chris Reinolds - September 12, 2023

Millennial parents and today's young families are causing a paradigm shift in churches and children's ministry programs. Discover 7 important ways to reach millennials and their kids!

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Connecting With Kids: 7 Children’s Ministry Tips for Breaking the Ice

Greg Baird - September 11, 2023

Connecting with kids is key to any children's ministry or church activity. Discover seven tips for breaking the ice in your kidmin program.

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16 Tips for Recruiting Children’s Ministry Volunteers

Holly Pippin - September 11, 2023

Recruiting children's ministry volunteers who genuinely want to serve kids and teach them about Christ's love isn't as difficult as it might seem.

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

Making Friends in Sunday School: 3 Icebreaker Games for Children

ChildrensMinistry.com - September 7, 2023

Making friends is an important social skill for children. Use these 3 games to help children make friends at Sunday school.

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Christian Jokes and Riddles: 13 Bible Chuckles for Children

Dale Hudson - September 5, 2023

Christian jokes and riddles offer great ways to connect with kids. Use these 13 religious jokes with your children.

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

Short Bible Verses: 56 Brief Scriptures for Children to Memorize

Stephanie Martin - September 1, 2023

Short Bible verses are ideal for young children to hear, repeat, and learn. Here are 56 Scriptures that kids can memorize.

Children's Ministry Leaders

5 Reasons Why Children Like Going to a Church

Dale Hudson - August 31, 2023

Is your church a place where children like to be? One of our goals should be to create a place where kids love to come.

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

Reward System for Kids: How to Encourage Cooperation

Stephanie Martin - August 29, 2023

A reward system for kids lets teachers and parents use positive reinforcement. Discover how to put reward systems to work in your classroom or home.

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How to Be a Good Role Model: Bible-Based Steps for All Leaders

Jim Wideman - August 28, 2023

How to be a good role model is a key question for any church worker. The apostle Paul tells leaders, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

Church Volunteer Burnout: Why It’s NOT Their Fault

Dale Hudson - August 27, 2023

Church volunteer burnout is costly, and it often comes back to poor leadership. Discover how to avoid seven mistakes with your kidmin helpers.

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

Fall Festival Planning: 6 Tips for a Successful KidMin Harvest Event

ChildrensMinistry.com - August 25, 2023

For a successful children's ministry fall festival or harvest event, use these 6 tips.

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