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 …
Persevering for Another Year
By Alyssa Jones Our family celebrated when 2020 came to an end. We had started the year with great joy—welcoming our third-born into the world in …
Figs and Spider Lilies: Reflections of a Kidmin Leader
This time of year our senses are overloaded with the sweet smells of cinnamon and pine, the contrasting sights of red/green and silver/gold, the …
3 OBSTACLES TO FRIENDSHIPS BETWEEN YOUR CHILDREN
Do you know what your favorite sound in the world is? I know mine. It’s when I hear our children laughing and playing and talking together in another …
Fun Friday: Encouraging Scripture Cards
Download and print these Scripture cards to encourage your volunteers or staff.
20 Things Teachers Should Say to Their Kids
Here’s 20 simple things teachers can say to their kids to encourage them each week: I am glad you’re here. It’s OK that you weren’t here last week, …
What We Need Now More Than Anything
By Aaron Armstrong Back in the far-off days of December 2020, there was a greater sense of anticipation about the coming year than I’ve seen in a long …
Encouragement—When Things are Tough in Kids Ministry
By Shelly Harris Confession Time: I have wanted to quit serving in Kids Ministry … on more than one occasion. I clearly remember sitting in my car one …
Dust Storms, Pandemics, and Kids Ministry
Growing up on the South Plains of West Texas, I always knew that March and April would bring high winds and lots of dust in the air. My mother still …
Who Does God Want to Be for You?
By Sarah Humphrey The lives of children are complexly simple. They are also beautifully honest. The presence of children in our lives nurtures a part …
Volunteer Appreciation Resources
Looking for some fun gift ideas to show appreciation to your volunteers? We\’ve got your covered! Click below to download some fun ideas. …
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 …
