Start the VBS Countdown at Your Fall Festival or Trunk-or-Treat
Summer feels a long way off right now, but your Fall Festival or Trunk-or-Treat might be the best VBS kickoff! Next summer, kids will soar into Take …
How to Create a Discipleship Strategy for Kids Ministry
By Jana Magruder Kids ministry leaders wear a lot of hats. On any given week, we might be recruiters, trainers, event planners, volunteer …
Creating Relational Connection with Kids
By Kayla Fowler The greatest impact of your ministry won’t come from your teaching—it will come from your relationships.Kids may forget what you said, …
5 Back-to-School Minute-to-Win-It Games
Looking for a way to kick off the school year with energy your kids won’t forget? These Minute-to-Win-It games using simple school supplies are the …
Start with Listening: A Simple Practice for Leading New Teachers
By Delanee Williams At the beginning of a new ministry year, I was excited to welcome new teachers to our team. They had completed the enlistment and …
4 Simple Ways to Appreciate Your Kids Ministry Leaders
Summer in kids ministry is no joke. Between VBS, camps, changing schedules, and new faces every week, your leaders showed up again and again—bringing …
Help Kids Engage in Big Church (Without Feeling Lost)
Ever handed a kid a bulletin and wondered if they’d last five minutes? For many kids, sitting in a worship service can feel confusing, long, or …
3 Reasons to Attend the ETCH NextGen Ministry Conference
Ministry leaders often use the summer months to plan the year ahead, and that includes making space on the calendar for professional development, …
First Day of School Interview Sheet
Make this year’s first day one to remember with this free printable “First Day of School” interview sheet. Kids fill in their …
“We Miss You” Downloadable Postcard
Sometimes a child misses a week (or several) of kids ministry, and it’s easy for them to feel disconnected or forgotten. This free printable …
Back-to-School Backpack Prayer Tag En Español
Back-to-school season can stir up big feelings for kids—new classrooms, new teachers, new friends. This free printable prayer tag is a small reminder …
Your Promotion Sunday Checklist
By Crystal Mazzuca It’s that time of year when kids get to move up to the next grade at church. Let’s be honest–Promotion Sunday can feel like a lot. …
