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Easy Bible Verses to Memorize: 25 Kid-Friendly Scriptures

Easy Bible verses to memorize help children “hide” God’s Word in their hearts (see Psalm 119:11).

The Gift of Everyday Discipleship

The other day I had someone say to me, “I love reading your blog and I like your thoughts on discipleship in the home but I don’t even know how to get started. I don’t think of those things like you do. Where do I start?”

Teaching the Bible to Kids

There are many ways that parents can learn teaching the bible to kids and help them understand key lessons that can enhance their lives at any age.

Welcome New Families: Intentional Ways to Befriend & Reach Out

To welcome new families to church, approach outreach from a practical perspective. Consider these tips to make new families feel welcome in your children's ministry.

Fruit of the Spirit for Kids: 5 Lesson Ideas for Sunday School

With this fruit of the Spirit for kids material, children learn how God blesses and uses them.

10 Commandments for Kids: Crafts and Games Children Will Enjoy

Use these 10 Commandments for kids activities for a “thou shalt enjoy” adventure!

Questions About Faith: 8 Tips for Responding to Children

Don't be intimidated by children's tough questions about faith. Instead, use these 8 helpful guidelines to provide answers and build trust.

Don’t Forget These 5 Things the Christmas Ministry Season

If you are in ministry, Christmas can be a tough gig. Multiple services. Long hours. Special events. Christmas parties to attend. As you are quickly going into this season here are five things to remember.

Short Night Prayer Ideas for Children and Christian Families

Short night prayer ideas that are meaningful and not the "same old same old" will be a hit with families.

Christmas Jokes You Can Tell Kids: 25 Laughs for the Holidays

Connect with kids through Christmas jokes. You can use these with one child before service or in a large or small group.

4 Reasons I Don’t Like Children’s Christmas Programs

It’s that time of year! The annual church Christmas programs. Here are four reasons why I don't like them and what I believe can be done.

Christmas Snack That Helps Kids Experience the Nativity Story

This Christmas snack isn't just yummy. Every piece of the snack mix tells a story about the Nativity and Jesus' birth.

Donate Toys for Christmas: 5 Places That Put Donations to Good Use

Want to donate toys for Christmas? As the holiday season approaches, consider these 5 places for donations.

What’s the Choice When the Options Are Church or Family?

When summer comes, families want to spend time together. Pastors wish they would spend that time at church. So who’s right? What’s more important? Church or family?

Christmas Children’s Service Ideas to Use at Your Church

God gave Jesus at Christmas because of love. And because we love you, here are more than 100 children’s Christmas service ideas.

Christmas Games for Children: 5 Last-Minute KidMin Ideas

Need last-minute Christmas games for children? Then try out these five festive, fun Christmas activities for kids.

The 5 Biggest Challenges Children’s Ministries Will Face in 2024

As we prepare to enter a new year of ministry, there are some challenges we will face. Here are the five biggest. 

Nativity Crafts for Preschoolers: 25 Christmas Activities to Try

Nativity crafts for preschoolers should be easy yet have a wow factor. Use these 25 Christmas ideas with young children.

Christian Christmas Activities: 30 Christ-Centered Ideas for Families

Christian Christmas activities for families are a highlight of the holiday season. Discover 30 fun, creative ways to celebrate Jesus with children.

Operation Christmas Child: Shoebox Outreach Opens Doors and Hearts

Through Operation Christmas Child outreach events, communities are uniting and families are hearing the Gospel.

David Ashcraft on the Surprising, ‘Deep Emotions’ He Felt Stepping Down...

David Ashcraft joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how leadership has changed, how pastors can leave their churches better than they found them, and the startling emotions he felt when he stepped down as senior pastor.

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