How to Host a Back-to-School Bash for Your Church Community
A back-to-school bash can be more than just a fun night on the calendar. It can be an outreach opportunity to build relationships with families in …
Multi-Generational Children’s Ministry: Every Generation Can Invest in the Next
By Kimba Campbell Children’s ministry is far more than a program. It is a calling for the whole church. When every generation …
Illumination Station VBS Water Bottle Labels
Looking for a fun way to spread the news about your Illumination Station VBS week? Print out the label template below, write your VBS details in the …
Gospel Conversations: Moving from Presentation to Relationship
For many of us in kids ministry, the phrase “sharing the gospel” brings to mind a specific evangelistic moment. A …
Navigating Mother’s Day and Father’s Day with Sensitivity
By Kimba Campbell Mother’s Day and Father’s Day can be meaningful, celebratory moments in the life of the church. They give us a chance to honor …
Woven Together: Seamlessly Transitioning Between the Testaments
By Kori Spangler Lately, our home has been a flurry of creative activity. To my surprise, our youngest son taught himself to crochet, quite …
A Fresh New Year: Volunteer Appreciation Idea
Want to show appreciation to your volunteers as you kick off 2026? Grab some inexpensive car air fresheners and attach a tag that says, …
Download the 2026 VBS Planning Guide
Whether you’re hosting VBS for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, the Illumination Station 2026 VBS Planning Guide will help you …
Purpose Over Pedigree: You Are Called to Lead
By: Crystal Mazzuca What led you to serving in kids ministry? Did you have a moment when you felt God pressing a passion and desire on your …
Candy Cane Encouragement: A Kids Ministry Christmas Activity
This Candy Cane Encouragement activity was originally created for Hyfi curriculum and is designed to help kids connect with the caring adults in their …
Download the 2026 Kids Ministry Planning Calendar
We want you to start the new year off strong! That’s why we created the 2026 Kids Ministry Planning Calendar—a free resource designed to help …
Healthy Habits for NextGen Leaders: Foundations for Fruitful Leadership
By: Jeremy Carroll Is it just me? Good personal and ministry habits tend to slip away in the rush of planning events, coordinating volunteers, …
