Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

Summer outreach ideas for children's ministry are a great service to families. Plus, they share the good news of Jesus with kids in fun ways. Follow these 5 tips, and check out all these practical outreach ideas!

First-time guests at church are wonderful! But you need to handle them with care. If you're asking first-time visitors to do any of these things, you may be unknowingly pushing them away.

"I don't want to go to church!" "I don't like church." "My parents make me go to church!" Most parents and children's ministry leaders hear these complaints from time to time. How should adults respond?

Father’s Day videos for church are fun, meaningful ways to honor special men in your congregation. Check out these attention-getting clips!

Bible trivia for kids engages young learners. Quiz questions add excitement to Sunday school and boost Scripture recall. Check out these Bible trivia resources!

Don't let anxiety steal children's joy! Use this Bubble Buddies craft and object lesson on worry, based on a scriptural command. It will assure elementary-aged kids that they can give their worries to God.

Passing along wonder-filled faith seems daunting—especially when we ourselves are out-of-sync, frustrated, burnt out, or maybe even questioning what God has for us. But I’m here to encourage you. We can do it with the Lord leading, as we walk our faith journeys with one other.

Do you need new Father's Day ideas for June? Then check out these suggestions and adapt them for your church and Sunday school classes. Kids will love honoring their fathers and other special men.