6 Object Lessons About Sin for Teaching Kids About Sin
Jenny Funderburke offers up six effective ways to illustrate the concept of sin to children.
6 Christian Baby Gift Ideas That Are Perfect for the Newest Little One
I want to give a Christian baby gift that lets these little ones know that Jesus loves them and that our church loves them. I want to give a meaningful baby gift so that our church families can start their faith journey with their newborn on the Word of God.
6 Children’s Sermons for Parents to Use at Home This Easter
During this season while church gatherings are postponed, children's ministry leaders and parents wonder what to do with the kids on Sunday morning. What about their children's sermons? their Bible lessons? How will they keep learning?
Why Kids Are Misbehaving in Your Class (and How to Fix It)
There's a reason why kids are misbehaving. And it might just be the opposite of what you're thinking.
Story of Holy Week for Kids as Told by Two Children
Just try not smiling as you watch it...just you try.
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.
Palm Sunday Object Lesson: The Rocks Cry Out
Use this Palm Sunday object lesson: The Rocks Cry Out to help kids learn that they can praise Jesus! Luke 19:40 “And He answered and said, ‘I tell you, if these become silent, the stones will cry out!’”
Easter Basket Ideas – 23 Gifts to Grow Your Child’s Faith
As a veteran children's ministry leader and a mom, I have rounded up some of my favorite resources that will make sure your Easter baskets are faith-filled. Descriptions and links are provided.
6 Faith-Focused Easter Egg Hunt Ideas for Kids and Families
Fresh Easter egg hunt ideas every kid (and parent) will love!
Affirmation In the Home: “Say What You Want to See”
I like to think of affirmation this way – “Say what you want to see.” When we acknowledge more of the things that we want to see, we’ll start to see more of the things we want to get.
20 Keys To Keeping the Kids at Your Church Safe
Churches that want to reach families in today's culture must have a clear safety and security plan. They must also have a way to keep Covid-19 from being spread at church.
Good Friday Family Experience
This past Easter our church wanted to provide a family event that allowed families to talk about the gospel. We created an event prior to our churchwide Good Friday service.
Use This Strategy to Get Lots of Extra Volunteers This Easter
Easter is just around the corner and for most churches this means extra services, lots of guests and all the members showing up on the same day. And in many cases, you're also having an Easter egg hunt or other special event on top of it all. This means you need extra volunteers to adequately care for all the kids and families who will be there.
You Can Convert Your Children’s Ministry Into a Parent-Teacher Fellowship
It’s not uncommon for churches and children’s ministry leaders to heartily agree that parents have the greatest spiritual influence, and that parents should be the primary “pastors” to their own children, but they don’t design the church’s ministry to children to reflect such beliefs.
20 Christian Bucket List Ideas for Families
A great way for families to put a Christian spin on the bucket list ideas is to create a list of things that help them study the Bible together, as well as become great disciples and serve the community.
6 Palm Sunday Activities Preschoolers Love
A set of activities especially designed for preschoolers for Palm Sunday.
10 Ministry Questions You Should Ask Yourself Each Week
As you lead in children and family ministry, it's crucial to be self-aware and to keep asking yourself questions that will help you stay on course. We often talk about having an accountability partner and that is a great thing. But it's also just as important to keep yourself in check.
3 Ways We Parents Wrongly Teach Kids to Earn God’s Approval
As parents we hate to see our kids live with the burden of trying to gain approval. Or worrying if they are going to be accepted by their looks, their dress, their performance. Or struggling with the pain of wondering if others will love and accept them.
What to Do When a Child Is Lying
There will be times when you, as a parent or children's ministry leader, will have to confront a child about lying.
Easter Photo Scavenger Hunt for Families
Since we are getting close to Easter, I wanted to share this photo scavenger hunt again. We’ve all got our smart phones in hand; why not put them to good use and use them to tell our children the story of Easter? #Easter #scavnegerhunt
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