MOPS’ Unprecedented Ministry During Covid-19
As soon as stay-at-home orders began to sweep across nations, MOPS leaders were the first to spring into action. Within a matter of days, MOPS meetings were transformed into online gatherings. MOPS groups celebrated birthdays, childbirths, sobriety milestones, graduations, and overall life.
Should Kids Wear Face Masks?—CDC Gives Guidance on Children’s Face Coverings
As businesses and restaurants begin reopening around the country, the most common measure to protect against COVID-19 is to wear a face mask while in public....
13 Funny Bible Jokes and Riddles to Share With Kids
A great way to connect with kids is through jokes and riddles. Here are 13 Bible jokes and riddles you can use whether you're in the classroom or making small talk.
Momma, Jesus Gives You What You Do Not Have
The simple yet profound truth of the Christian faith is this: Jesus gives us what we do not have. When you’re in Christ, all that is Christ’s is yours.
20 Questions to Ask Before Kids Gather Back to Church
It's important to think through what your strategy will be when they return. What should you do? What should you not do? 20 questions you can ask kids to help you formulate what your strategy will be before kids gather back at church.
Attention Grabber Ideas: 3 Ways To FASCINATE Kids
It is GUARANTEED, yes guaranteed, that a child will learn something when he or she is fascinated.
How Much Screen Time Should Kids Have During the Pandemic?
The American Academy of Pediatrics acknowledged that kids' screen media use will increase during the pandemic. It did not offer alternate time limits but rather stressed that screen time limits are still important and parents should offer offline experiences as much as possible.
Gaining Leadership Support for Improving Child Safety
Support for your child safety initiative may be less about what you’re proposing and more about how it’s presented. Get prepared to help convince those making the decision.
Clever Teacher Brings Worship to the Kids at Her Apartment Complex
A beloved and clever Sunday school teacher in Kenya has figured out a way to offer the children in her apartment complex a weekly dose of hope and encouragement.
4 Ways to Get Your Kids’ Attention Without Raising Your Voice
Have you ever known that parent who by their actions seemed to think that the louder their voice got, the more their kids would listen? (Of course, we’ve never been that parent, right?) There are more effective ways to get your kids' attention.
How to Make Mother’s Day Special Even During Quarantine
Mother’s Day 2020 is going to look a little...different. Families don’t have the options of going out to eat, getting a babysitter, or dropping off their kids at Sunday school. But there is still a lot you can do to help mom feel special!
5 Easy Mother’s Day Crafts Even Dad Can Pull Off in Quarantine
Dad, since you can't drop your children off at children's church this Mother's Day, you're going to need some easy Mother's Day craft ideas that don't require access to the church's craft closet.
GRACE: How to Protect Children from Abuse During the Crisis
GRACE panelists offer specific, practical advice for church leaders on how to go about protecting children and others vulnerable to abuse during the global pandemic.
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.
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday September 18, 2020 at the age of 87. Her death came as a result of complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer.
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