Will Online Services for Kids Continue When Church Buildings Are Open Again?
Will you continue to provide online services for kids after the pandemic bans have been lifted? Here are some questions to ask before you make your decision.
20 Powerful Mother’s Day Sermons and Worship Resources
Mother's Day is the 3rd-highest church attendance day of the year, after Christmas and Easter. This is a great opportunity to use these Mother's Day sermons and worship resources to reach new visitors and current members with the Gospel.
Our Children Are Watching Our Stay-at-Home Response
If we rail against the government, communicate that we think these rules are stupid, thumb our nose at their spoken desire to protect us, and refuse to heed their orders or guidelines, then we are telling our children that we only listen to authorities whenever we agree.
Children’s Ministers Determined to Make VBS Happen This Year
Churches consider virtual VBS, neighborhood VBS, and delayed in-person VBS as they plan for one of their biggest evangelism events of the year in the midst of a pandemic.
Change Your Zoom Background to Engage Kids While Teaching Online
Did you know you can change your Zoom background while hosting online kids church (how-to instructions below)? You can be teaching from outer space, under the sea, or even in front of the city of Jerusalem, and you don’t have to use the same background the entire time.
7 Family Dinner Conversation Starters
In my opinion, there’s no better place in the family where memories can be made than around the family dinner table. It’s potentially one of the easiest ways for parents to invest into their children, especially when they’re intentional about it.
10 Great Ways Kids Can Serve at Church
Did you know that studies show that kids and teenagers who serve in their local church are far less likely to walk away from their faith as they get older? And there are great ways kids can serve at church.
First Came COVID-19 … And Then Came the Greatest Generation of Disciples
How will the church walk them through this trauma to help them become the Greatest Generation of Disciples? Yes, that could be the ultimate positive outcome for this generation or any generation.
Watch: #TheQuarantineShake Challenge by Rick Warren and Saddleback Kids
“I doubt that anyone would guess that a pastor wrote this!” RIck Warren says of his Quarantine S.H.A.K.E song. The song and accompanying dance moves was made into a video with the help of the Saddleback Kids ministry.
10 Bible Object Lessons for Kids to Grab Their Attention
Object lessons that will have your kids talking and thinking all week.
Mom Creates ‘COVID-19 Time Capsule’ Worksheets for Families During Pandemic
“Everyone is going to talk about it. You know, ‘what grade were you in when you couldn’t go to school?,’ that sort of thing. And their kids are going to ask them,” Natalie Long says. This creative mother has created a set of time capsule worksheets to help parents and kids memorialize this unusual time.
5 Awesome Family Game Ideas
One of the things our family loves to do is play games together. In fact, we have one night each week designated as “Family Game Night.” Here are our best family game ideas.
10 Eggscelent Easter Puns That Will Crack Your Kids Up
Easter is just around the corner and chances are high your kids are already eggs-cited. These 10 Easter puns are Sunday School friendly and...punny.
The Dark Side of Zoom: FBI Warns Parents of Attacks on New Virtual Classrooms
Federal officials are warning Zoom users this week after increased reports of hackers pose a privacy and security threat to users across the country--especially those using the platform as a virtual classroom.
Top Pick for Easter at Home 2020: Easterrific Faith Adventure
This colorful, action-packed resource for Easter at Home will provide parents with fun, easy-to-do activities that create meaningful connections with each other and memorable encounters with Jesus.
5 Ways to Help Your Kids Worship Through Livestream
For many families, the shift of churches to livestream worship presents a great opportunity to teach younger children how to sit through a worship service.
Parents, Your Kids Need Big Theology
Let them grow into understanding the big truths of Scripture by building a foundation that will shape and guide them as they learn and understand the big words and the big theology of the gospel.
Tips for Parents Who Are Suddenly Homeschooling
For parents who are suddenly homeschooling, I sought the advice of some of my favorite moms who have been doing this homeschool thing for awhile now, several of whom are also working moms.
Helping Kids Stay Calm During the Pandemic
Here are some practical steps parents and church leaders can take for helping kids stay calm during the turmoil the pandemic is causing.
Answering Kids’ Questions About Why God Allows Things Like Pandemics
It's important to prepare yourself to have conversations with children about what is happening so you're prepared for answering kids' questions. One of the questions you may be called upon to answer is WHY is God allowing this to happen?
Latest News
North Point Church ‘Cannot Guarantee’ Safety, Won’t Reopen This Year
North Point Church Pastor Andy Stanley said the decision was made based on the uptick of COVID-19 cases in the area, the results of attendee surveys, and the experiences of similar-sized churches that have already reopened.
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Jeff Reed: Actually, Digital Church Is All About Relationships
You might think of digital church as being impersonal. But Jeff Reed says, "The strength of online church is relationships."
Children’s Ministry Leaders
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