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Preventing Ministry Failure: Avoid These 10 KidMin Mistakes

Andrew VanDerLinden -
Need tips for preventing ministry failure? Check out these 10 common but costly mistakes in children's ministry.
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Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

Children’s Ministry Volunteers: 7 Solutions If You’re Short on Helpers

ChildrensMinistry.com -
Are you short on children’s ministry volunteers? With these seven ideas, you’ll solve a volunteer crisis quickly.
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Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

Trunk or Treat Games for Church: 12 Fun Ideas to Try This Fall

Stephanie Martin -
Fun, festive activities such as carnivals, hayrides, and Trunk or Treat nights lead to lots of smiles and great memories. Plus, they’re a nonthreatening way to introduce people to your church. Discover a bushel of Trunk or Treat games for church that you can try this fall.
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Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

Children’s Ministry Checklist: 19 Items You Need to Keep Handy

Linda Weddle -
Use this children's ministry checklist for just-in-case items you'll likely need in classrooms. Keep these 19 items handy!
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Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

Change the World: Help Your Kids Avoid Negative Christianity

Andrew Linder -
I don’t know about you, but as a parent, I don’t want to raise my children to buy into the lie of negative Christianity.
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Children's Ministry Leaders

5 Reasons Why Kids Aren’t Listening to Your Lessons

Dale Hudson -
Do you ever have trouble with getting kids to listen to your lessons? If the answer is "yes," then you are not alone. We've all had times where it seemed we couldn't get the kids to engage with our lesson. 
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Sermons4Kids: Top 10 Children’s Sermons to Share With Kids

Stephanie Martin -
Sermons4Kids offers a one-stop resource for oodles of children’s messages. No matter what Bible lesson or topic you’re teaching, you’ll find what you need—at no cost.
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Ministry Position Switcheroo: 12 Questions to Ask During an Interview

Trisha Peach -
Considering a new ministry position can be exciting as well as intimidating. Based on my experience, I've compiled a list of 12 essential questions to ask very early in the interview process.
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Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders

VBS Volunteer Gifts: 98 Ways to Say Thank You for Volunteering

ChildrensMinistry.com -
VBS volunteer gifts are an important way to appreciate program helpers. Saying thank you for volunteering also helps ensure that those helpers return. Check out these 98 ideas for thanking kidmin volunteers!
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How to Help Your Child Grow Spiritually: 7 Tips to Guide Young Faith

Josh Reich -
Knowing how to help your child grow spiritually is a top priority for Christian parents. Being able to guide children to grow spiritually is a privilege but can seem weighty at times. Read these 7 helpful tips on faith development and growth.
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Creation Scavenger Hunt, Plus More Summer-Friendly Activities for Kids

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Outdoor activities such as a creation scavenger hunt help children learn about God's world. Plus, they build bonds of friendship and are loads of fun! So try this wide range of summer experiences with kids!
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Successful Children’s Ministry: 18 Tips Every Leader Needs to Know

Greg Baird -
Many people who step into church children's ministry literally have no idea what they are getting into. When I started helping kids at church, I was clueless. So here are a few things I’ve learned along the way.
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Children's Ministry How To's

Kindergarten Promotion Ideas for Reaching Out to Parents

Gina McClain -
Kindergarten promotion is a highlight of every back-to-school season at our church. In our children's ministry, it's a way to celebrate and welcome new students and reach out to parents.
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Books of the Bible Song: 12 Lively Versions That Children Will Love

Stephanie Martin -
A books of the Bible song is a fun way to teach kids about God’s Word. Use these 12 tunes to help children memorize the 66 books of Scripture.
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Children's Ministry Leaders

5 Reasons Why Children Like Going to a Church

Dale Hudson -
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.  
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Ideas for Church Family Events: 5 Volunteer-Free Summer Ideas

ChildrensMinistry.com -
Need ideas for church family events this summer? Instead of bringing families to your building, try taking them out for fun in your community! Consider these 5 easy ideas.
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Back to School Prayers for Students: Share These With Parents

Dale Hudson -
Need some back to school prayers to share with parents in your church? Here are two prayers for students that I share with the parents in our children's ministry.
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Church Games for Kids: 17 Just-for-Fun Children’s Activities

Randy Christensen -
Church games for kids are a blast to play. When you just want to have fun with kids, check out these 17 group games for children.
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Children's Ministry Leaders

How Children Can Help Make Your Children’s Ministry Better

Dale Hudson -
Did you know that children can make your children's ministry better when you include them in your planning, evaluations, brainstorming and creating?  
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Summer Church Activities: 7 Faith-Builders for Families

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Looking for summer church activities for families? Check out these easy, inexpensive yet powerful suggestions. They're sure to spark great conversations about faith.
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