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Easter Craft Highlights Jesus’ Resurrection and the Empty Tomb

For this Easter craft, children create mini Easter gardens. Kids retell the Easter story and celebrate that Jesus’ tomb was empty.

Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors Sunday School Lesson for Kids

The Joseph and the coat of many colors Sunday school lesson is a hit with children. Use these 14 resources to teach the Bible account.

Encouragement for Children’s Ministry Volunteers: 20 Quotes to Share

Encouragement for children’s ministry volunteers builds up your team. So share these 20 quotes with the valuable helpers at your church!

10 Ways Parents Can Help Children Succeed Spiritually

Parents want to see their children succeed academically.  Socially.  Financially.  Athletically.  These are all well and good, but the most important area a parent can help their child succeed is to help children succeed spiritually.

Crafting Fun: Offer Engaging Activities for Children’s Worship

Crafting fun isn’t just busywork. Interactive worship activities like crafts help grow children’s faith.

Outreach Activity for St. Patrick’s Day: Feet That Bring Good News

Need an outreach activity for children's ministry? Then try this fun, meaningful St. Patrick's Day idea!

How To Partner With Parents in Your Children’s Ministry Each Week

Are you wondering how to partner with parents at your church? Then check out these 6 practical tips for partnering with moms and dads on a weekly basis.

Helmet of Salvation for Kids: 10 Armor of God Activities

Use these 10 ideas to teach Sunday school children about the helmet of salvation, a vital part of the armor of God.

Kindness Object Lesson for Sunday School: Help Kids Build People Up

In this Bible-based object lesson, kids explore the meaning of kindness as they build up and tear down block buildings.

Fruits of the Holy Spirit Activity: Traits for Christian Living

A fruits of the Holy Spirit activity teaches kids about key biblical traits. Use these resources for lessons about Galatians 5:22-23.

Lead Children in a Prayer: 10 Important Times to Talk With God

Knowing how to lead children in a prayer is incredibly important. Do you pray with your children or merely for them?

Nurturing Young Souls: Building a Strong Foundation in Faith

By nurturing young souls, children’s ministry workers and parents grow a legacy of faith and faithfulness. Learn how your kidmin program can partner with parents for spiritual development.

Indoor Church Games: 14 Fun, Active Ways to Grow Kids’ Faith

Indoor church games and Sunday school games are active and fun. Plus, they help kids grow their faith and work out the squirm!

Sunday School Teachers: 4 Tips to Boost Your Teaching Team

Use these tips to build a strong team of Sunday school teachers and children's ministry volunteers.

Volunteer Culture at Church: Here’s How to Add Faith, Family & Fun

Volunteer culture includes the values and practices your church helpers share. Create a children's ministry atmosphere of faith, family and fun!

Should I Allow My Child To Question His or Her Faith?

In our home, we have a “no question is off limits” policy that has allowed for our kids to question things we do or things we believe when they don’t fully understand or know the reasons behind them.

Preschool Valentine Craft: Heart Frames Highlight God’s Love

Need a fun new preschool valentine craft idea? Then check out this adorable activity for young Sunday school students.

Leading Volunteers: 25 Resources to Help Your KidMin Team Thrive

Leading volunteers is a pressing need in children's ministry. Check out these 25 articles from kidmin experts!

Lifelong Learning: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Earlier in Ministry

With lifelong learning, you'll acquire wisdom as you go. Take this well-earned advice from a veteran children's ministry worker.

7 Great Ways To Teach Kids To Pray

Children talk naturally with their friends and family. Wouldn’t it be exciting if we could teach kids to pray and talk to God just as easily!

Remains of Pastor’s Wife and Friend Identified; OK County GOP Chair...

News surfaced this week that Tifany Machel Adams is the GOP chair for Cimarron County, Oklahoma. Adams is one of four suspects charged with kidnapping and murdering pastor's wife Jilian Kelley and Kelley's friend Veronica Butler.

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders