Spiritual Rest for Ministry Leaders: Why You Need a Reset
By: Tim Pollard We’ve all rolled into the new year thinking: This is going to be the year! We see the new year as a new beginning. Many take the …
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, …
Celebrating Jesus Around the World: How Different Cultures Honor His Birth
Christmas morning in America often looks like pajamas, coffee, and wrapping paper scattered across the living room floor. But have you ever wondered …
VBS Previews Are Coming!
Come discover what Illumination Station is all about from the team that wrote, designed, and edited the curriculum at a VBS Preview event! This …
How to Help Small Children Thrive in Worship Services
By: Kimba Campbell Bringing young children into the worship service is a wonderful opportunity for families and churches to nurture children’s …
Free Download: Festive Phone Backgrounds for the Christmas Season
Looking for a festive way to celebrate the season? Download these free Christmas phone backgrounds and carry the joy of Jesus’ birth with you …
How to Set up Learning Centers in Your Preschool Classroom
By: Suzanne Burnett Have you ever tried lecturing a group of 4-year-olds? Let me save you—and them—the heartache. Expecting preschoolers to sit still …
