Summer VBS 2020 … 6 Options for Children’s Ministers
During this season of social distancing with quarantines, sheltering in place, and online church, children’s ministry leaders are looking forward to VBS 2020 and wondering what they will do in the age of Covid-19. Here are 6 potential options to explore.
Can’t Do an Easter Egg Hunt? Easter Photo Scavenger Hunt Alternative
This family-focused Easter Photo Scavenger Hunt does not require social interaction, other than family members, and utilizes the outdoors, technology, and some creative storytelling to help families engage with the Easter story.
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?
Church and Families: The Latest Statistics on Attendance
One of the biggest areas of concern right now is the frequency of church attendance for families. Families that used to attend 3 out of 4 weeks now attend twice a month. Families that used to attend twice a month now attend once a month or even less.
7 Reasons Why Churches Fail Special Needs Kids
The kidmin community needs to have an open and honest conversation about special needs ministry. In my mind there are 7 main reasons why churches don’t engage families with special needs kids.
10 Things That Will Never Change in Children’s Ministry
Let's take a look at 10 things that will never change in children's ministry. Things that will remain the same over the years and decades that are ahead of us.
37 Free Bible-Based Sunday School Lessons for Kids
Your classes will love these Sunday school lessons for kids. They're hand-selected by churchleaders.com--just for you.
God’s Extraordinary Work in the Ordinary Family
The book of Ruth has massive implications for how we live our lives in our ordinary families. It should be enough for us to live faithful and ordinary lives in our families and leave any extraordinary results to Him.
Two Simple Ways to Prevent Your Child’s Heart from Drifting
A child's heart most often drifts away from their parents not because they’ve chosen to, but because their parents have inadvertently allowed them to. Here are two simple ways to prevent a child's heart from drifting.
‘The Boys Think the Bible Says They’re Better Than Us’
What does the Bible say about women? Let's help girls know that they are precious in the sight of God and they are powerful and important in the kingdom of God.
When Is It Appropriate for Children to Receive Communion?
Since the practice of the Lord’s Supper has regained something of a focused treatment online in recent days, I thought it might be advantageous to focus on another important aspect of the Lord’s Supper–namely, how and when is it appropriate for children to receive communion?
The Slippery Slope of Families Attending Church Less
There is a trend happening in churches. Families are attending church less frequently. In most cases, families that used to attend twice a month are now attending church once a month. Families that used to come once a month are now only showing up at Christmas and Easter.
Yes…Your Church CAN Reach Millennials
Does your church want to reach Millennials? They are the young fathers and mothers that you want to reach. They are the young couples you want to mentor. They are the up and coming leaders you want to invest in.
How to Host a Parent’s Night Out: Valentine’s Day Edition
Valentine's Day provides the perfect opportunity to give parents a night out. Here is a step-by step guide on hosting a parents night out for Valentine's Day.
6 Surprising Things Your Kids Will Never Tell You
Have you ever wondered, ‘What is my kid thinking?” No matter how good a family life you may think you have, there are almost always some things that your kids are thinking that they may never tell you.
Is Ministry a Calling of God or a Career?
I recently heard someone talking about their "career" in children's ministry. I personally don't believe ministry is a career. I believe it is a calling of God.
My Kid Doesn’t ‘Get’ Anything Out of Church
What kids get out of church is not the same as what we adults “get” out of attending church service. So, what is it? What do little kids “get” out of church?
2020 Child Safety Trends Your Church Needs to Know
With the start of a new year, it’s important to understand child safety trends and new opportunities churches can take advantage to better prepare for challenges, improve effectiveness, and increase child protection.
5 Tips to Unleashing Your Child’s Creativity
Unleashing creativity in children is possible, because not only is creativity all around them, it is within them. Put there by God Himself!
Cultivating & Guarding Children’s Love for Jesus
We have read about Jesus with children. When it comes to sharing the love of Jesus, let’s always make sure it includes children. And then let’s do all we can to guard their trust in Jesus.
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