When it comes to Bible lessons for kids and students, it isn’t difficult to find lessons on the God of Creation, and the work of His magnificent Son. But what about the third member of the Triune God? Do kids know enough about the Holy Spirit?

The cultural landscape has changed. We can't pass on a flimsy faith that is not deeply anchored in God's word. The stakes for our kids are just too high. 

Make these adorable acorn Christmas ornaments to be a yearly reminder of the seeds your volunteers have planted.

What could be better for our kids than intentional time focusing on the Lord? One hour, give or take, exclusively attentive to the lover of their soul. We call it a Date with God. Here’s how you can easily facilitate this sacred space for your kids.

Need a quick, simple, inexpensive Christmas ornament for every age group? This crown is easy enough for the youngest child to make and celebrate the birth of the newborn King. And the best part is, no glue means no drying time.

Playing a game is a great way to solidify a lesson and infuse extra FUN! Check out these easy modifications to games your kids know already.

Some churches have noticed that while kids are returning to churches (glory!), in some cases parents aren’t returning with them. Here’s a simple plan that can encourage families to come, connect, and stay plugged in.

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Promoting your students from elementary to middle school ministry is an important milestone in their individual lives and in the life of your church. You can set your students, their middle school pastor, and their parents up for success by planning this transition intentionally. Here’s how.

Whether you’re brand new to working with the toddler set, or a 20 year veteran, sometimes you need a fresh idea. Here are a few quick tools to pull out of your toolbox to make any gathering a little calmer, a little more focussed, and a lot more fun.

As a children’s pastor, you know that volunteers maximize your capacity exponentially. But, do your volunteers know you feel that way? Here are a few habits you can adopt to ensure you’re expressing appreciation to your crew.

We don’t earn our way into His plan. We don’t trust in our own strength. We simply believe the Lord and say “yes” when He calls.

For generations, God’s people had been told that at just the right time, God would send the permanent solution for the sin problem of mankind. The people waited. The time had come.

Spoiler alert: kids are unpredictable and easily distracted! How can we capitalize on small group time and make sure we are hitting the mark?

With this one tweak to your mindset (and your budget), you will grow God's kingdom along with your local church.

Is the idea of launching a special needs ministry intimidating to you? It’s actually simpler than you think, and you probably already have the tools you need.

Child development experts understand the value in repeating a concept. “The deepest aha's spring from an encounter and then a return. Repeating the encounter fuses it into one's awareness. One of the biggest mistakes a teacher can make is to forego the return or repetition.” – Robert F. Bruner, University of Virginia

Instead of dreading summertime worker “absentees,” use this tool and look forward to your summer schedule! I’m talking about “Sign Up and Show Up.” This is a simple, fun, out-of-the-box procedure you can use to find volunteers for the summer months.

For years and years our church used a well-known mid-week curriculum, which focused on kids memorizing lots of verses, and receiving little trinkets along the way. We believe wholeheartedly in kids memorizing scripture, so that was a definite strength of the program. We all learned and grew spiritually because of it. 

One of the most difficult (if not exasperating) parts of leading a children’s ministry is the last minute cancellations of volunteers. There’s no magic pill to avoid this, but let me suggest some best practices regarding volunteer absences.