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Jana Magruder

February 13, 2023 Uncategorized

Four Essential Relationships Every Kid Needs at Church

Four Essential Relationships Every Kid Needs at Church  When I was a little girl, my dad taught me a fun way to show me what a church is by …

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September 26, 2022 Uncategorized

How to Leave a Legacy of Discipleship 

The word legacy refers to anything that is handed down from the past. It can be property, money, good looks, talents—even behaviors such as …

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August 15, 2022 Uncategorized

Helping Kids Return to Church After COVID

It’s been incredible to see so many churches return to hosting in-person services, as churches emerged from the initial impact of the COVID-19 …

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February 7, 2022 Encouragement, Encouraging, Kids Ministry, Leadership, Networking

Fostering Friendships at Church (and why it matters)

Growing up, I had school friends and church friends – with the occasional few that fell into both categories. The churches my family served in …

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November 22, 2021 Family, Kids Ministry, Levels of Biblical Learning, Parent Helps, Parenting, Resources, Teaching Kids, Training

Introducing Every Age Every Stage

Finally, a whole book devoted to Levels of Biblical Learning! I am honored to have played a small part in the new book Every Age Every Stage: Teaching …

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October 6, 2021 Kids Ministry, Leadership, Ministry, Uncategorized

To See and Be Seen at Church 

The familiar phrase and notion, “to see and be seen” is often intended to suggest something that is socially motivated. There are plenty of …

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November 2, 2020 Family Ministry, Kids Ministry

Designing a Family Focused Kids Ministry

Kids ministry can often be focused only on the kids. But it is important for us to engage families, as well! Parents need the support of the church as …

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October 26, 2020 Kids Ministry, Parenting

How to Help Our Kids Adapt to Change Amidst Pandemic-Living

Here we are in October, the reality of month eight of the Covid-19 pandemic settling in and clearly staying a while. As parents or ministry leaders, …

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September 14, 2020 Family, Family Ministry

Reaching Families at Home

By Jana Magruder If you are in kids ministry, you know that one of the most critical pieces of your role is connecting the Church with the Home. Many …

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April 8, 2020 Parent Helps, Parenting

Tips for Working and Schooling (and all the things) at Home

First of all, I want to acknowledge that it truly is a perk, if not luxury to be able to work from home, and therefore, be home to help educate my …

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April 4, 2020 Crafts, Easter, Fun

Easter Recipe: Resurrection Rolls

My kids love to cook and bake with me. Each year we look forward to baking Resurrection Rolls for Easter! It’s a creative way to tell the story of …

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March 25, 2020 Encouragement, Family, Kids Ministry, Parent Helps

How to Have a Family Worship Experience at Home

Many churches are pushing pause on gathering their congregants for weekly worship services during this season of coronavirus risk, including …

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