6 Lessons on Creativity From Disney
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.
5 Ideas to Consider About Faith and Preteens
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.
21 Best Father’s Day Crafts for Kids
Father’s Day is sneaking up on us! Pair the love your kids have for crafts with the love they have for their dad with...
Use This 1 Tool to Visualize Your Ministry Plans
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.
How to Recognize the Behaviors of a Traumatized Child
A trauma-informed church understands how a crisis affects children. Do you recognize traumatized child behaviors?
One Thing Two-Thirds of Parents Will Bring Their Kids to Church For
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.
How to Transition Children From Elementary Ministry to Student Ministry
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.
How to Turn 5th Sundays Into Family Invite Days
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.
4 Truths for Grandparents to Embrace
With life’s long-range view, we see four ways childhood is a unique time to invest in the lives of our grandchildren.
3 Things Your Pastor DOESN’T Need You to Do as a Children’s Ministry Leader
As a children’s ministry leader, we are asked to do a lot in our church. It is not uncommon to be asked to take on responsibilities outside our “job description.” Discover three things your pastor doesn't need from you.
Fruit of Discipleship “I’m Not Sure I’m Cut Out for This ‘Discipling’ Thing”
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.
Leaving a Legacy: How to Leave Your Kids Something of Value
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.
50 Best Ideas to Teach the Armor of God for Kids
God’s Word is very clear that we need the armor of God for kids to stand during spiritual battle. And God has given us...
Object Lesson for Pre-Teens: The Holy Spirit
The very idea of who the Holy Spirit is and how the Holy Spirit can be in more than one place at a time is confusing. Yet understanding the presence of the Holy Spirit is essential to children’s spiritual growth. Check out this object lesson for pre-teens.
5 Free Ideas for Summer Fun for Families
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.
3 Ways to Practically Include the Holy Spirit in Lesson Prep
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.
Church Problems: 12 Ways Churches Are Failing Kids
While some of these things can and do contribute to the demise of a child's faith, the church must also look in the mirror and see that we are a big part of the problem. We are failing kids in many areas and it becomes glaringly apparent as they grow older.
20 Bible Truths to Tell Kids That Will Change Their Life Forever
When a child grabs hold of Bible truths from God's Word and internalizes them, those ideas have the power to alter the trajectory of that child's life. Here are 20 powerful truths from the Bible for kids.
5 Essential Areas of Focus for the Children’s Ministry Leader
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.
Easter for the First Time
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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Craig Gross Has High Praise for the Spiritual Use of Cannabis
“I think Christians sit on the sidelines of a lot of conversations," says Craig Gross. Craig's latest venture is a Christian cannabis website, and this week on our podcast, he talks about his personal journey with using marijuana and why it's important for Christians not to be afraid of this topic.
