Using Visual Schedules in Bible Study
Along the way we meet some really neat people. Tracy McElhattan is one of those. Please welcome Tracy as she guest blogs today on Kids Ministry 101. …
Teaching in a Multi-Language Setting
Our churches are becoming more diverse. For some children in our ministries, English isn’t their first or only language. We have an opportunity to …
When ADHD Comes to Church
Today, it is hard to imagine that every church does not have a least one child in each classroom that exhibits manifestations of ADHD. ADHD results …
Tips for Including Kids with Special Needs
Welcome Guest Blogger: Dr. Tracy McElhattan At just about every workshop I lead, I get a similar line of questioning that starts like this: “We don’t …
Straight Outta the Dollar Store
I love Dollar Tree. It’s a fun store to go into and it’s the only store that I can shop in and know what I am paying for each item. It’s also packed …
Kidministration: 10 Tips for Administering your Ministry
By: Chuck Peters Have you ever seen a commercial featuring a delicious-looking hamburger, then ordered that same burger in real life, only to be …
VBS Crafts: A Thoughtful, Budget‑Friendly Cost Breakdown
When planning Vacation Bible School, crafts are often one of the most anticipated parts of the day for kids—and one of the biggest planning challenges …
6 Ways to Serve Families with Special Needs Children
As Kids Ministers, we are called to serve and care for the needs of the church body – even those with special needs. No matter what capacity you have …
VBS . . . Was It Worth It?
The final day of VBS had come too soon, even though earlier in the week I had wondered if it would come soon enough. (Be honest, you felt that way …
How to Make the First Trip to Camp Successful
Every year there are children who will attend camp for the very first time. Because we know the importance of summer camp in the life of a child, we …
9 Tips for Family Devotions
Family Devotions are a time of worship. They look different for each family. One family’s devotion time may look different than another family’s …
CentriKid 2018 Sneak Peek
Summer 2018 will be here before you know it. We are working hard to prepare for CentriKid 2018, and today I’ve got a sneak peek at what your kids …
