The Hidden Ministry of Homemaking: What I Learned From Elisabeth Elliot
It turns out that it’s not mainly what you’re doing that makes a life. It’s why you’re doing it. And no one taught me that lesson more powerfully than Elisabeth Elliot.
13 Sanity Savers for VBS Directors
13 Sanity Savers for VBS Directors - Details – big and small – must be planned out, tweaked, and re-tweaked to welcome a few hundred campers and volunteers to our program each day. If you are overseeing VBS, you know exactly what I mean!
What to Say When Your Child Asks Do Pets Go to Heaven?
"Some may want to shield their children from discussions of death, but we do not..."
7 Creative (and Easy) Mother’s Day Crafts for Your Children’s Ministry
Need some good craft ideas for Mother's Day? Look no further!
24 New Children’s Ministry Names for Your Kidmin
Great children’s ministry names arouse curiosity; give an instant feeling of belonging, fun, and excitement; and help teachers, parents, and children remember their Christian calling. If you’re looking for a new label that better expresses your phenomenal Christian education program, try one of these.
Youth Leader Training That Meets Real Needs
Recently, I've noticed a shift in how many people think about youth leader training. Many youth workers are recognizing the immediate need for training that is contextualized.
12 Tips to Supercharge VBS
Supercharge VBS - As a children’s pastor, I’ve led a lot of VBS events and kids camps. For many years the events were good, but nothing spectacular. That’s when I changed my approach and implemented new principles.
One Big Thing We Are Missing In Online Kids’ Worship Services
While I believe online kids' worship services are making a difference in the lives of kids, I believe we are missing an even greater opportunity to make an impact in the lives of families.
13 Funny Bible Jokes for Kids
A great way to connect with kids is through jokes and riddles. Here are 13 Bible jokes and riddles you can use whether you're in the classroom or making small talk.
Forgotten Kids Return to Church
How we treat our children right now has eternal implications. The impact of children’s ministry, Sunday school, and vacation Bible school affects lifelong faith vitality.
What to Do When Spouses’ Parenting Styles Clash
So whether it’s an issue of how to discipline, what time the kids should go to bed, or if certain children should have different expectations, what should you do as spouses when your parenting styles clash? How can parents resolve parenting issues when they are not on the same page?
70 Vacation Bible School Ideas to Make Your VBS the Best Ever
Dozens and dozens of great VBS ideas your children's ministry can use this summer.
Five Reasons Why People Don’t Volunteer
There could be many reasons why people don't volunteer in children's ministry. Some of those reasons we can do nothing about. They are simply out of our control. However, many of the reasons that keep people away from children’s ministry can be addressed and fixed.
How to Explain the Trinity to a Child
The biggest problem with explaining the Trinity to kids is the fact that it is a mystery.
Doing Church Together—Five Ways to Keep the Family Together at Church
These five ideas will help you jump start ways to keep the family together while at church.
Why a Successful VBS Has to Be a Church-Wide Event
Why a Successful VBS Has to be a Church Wide Event - My reasoning behind this statement was because I have done VBS as a departmental event and a church-wide event.
10 Winning Strategies for Worshipping With Kids
Worshipping with kids can be enjoyable! Here are our strategies when we take taking our kids, especially our very youngest, to worship that help make worship meaningful for both our kids and us.
7 Creative Ways to Collect Offering at Church
For those of you who give your kids a time for giving at your church, I want to share some creative ways to collect offering at church.
5 Ways to Engage Families at a VBS Family Night
Vacation Bible School is one of the most exciting weeks of the year. Whether in the day, night, or on consecutive weekends, the impact made by VBS can leave a lasting legacy. One way to ensure the message of VBS goes well beyond the walls of the church is to make sure to engage families in a VBS family night.
What to Do When a Volunteer Is Burned Out
How can you help a volunteer who is burned out in your ministry? Let's start by talking about how you can identify a volunteer who is burned out.
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