Lend Me Your Ear: The Art of Active Listening
By Kayla Stevens Think about the last time you noticed a child in your ministry who felt cared for and seen by an adult leader. Introduce me to that …
Scripture and a Snack!
By Sarah Humphrey One of the best ways to help kids learn something new is by teaching a short lesson and then following through with a practical …
The Goal of Godliness: What is the top priority of your ministry?
A few years ago we had a possum problem at our house. We decided to set a small animal trap so we could capture and then safely release the critter …
If I Had Only One Hour to Talk to Parents
What would I talk about if I had only one hour to talk with a group of parents? The dangers of failing to disciple their kids? Techniques, methods, …
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: Go Time Kit
Download your free Go Time Kit to help relaunch your ministry! The kit contains: Activity ideas Invitations Promotional materials
Ready, Reset, Go!
Summer is here, and kids ministry leaders everywhere find themselves re-entering into the joys and challenges of conducting busy summer ministries …
End of Summer Family Activities
By Alyssa Jones As summer winds to a close and your family prepares for a new school year, create opportunities to intentionally engage your kids. …
Reaching Non-Traditional Families in Your Ministry
By Kayla Stevens The families in our ministries are wonderfully diverse, unique, and different, and we celebrate those differences. Yet, as we serve …
ONE UNEXPECTED WAY TO MODEL GOD’S CHARACTER FOR YOUR FAMILY
We have a lot of roles as dads. Depending on your child, and depending on their age, you might find yourself as a coach, a tutor, or a counselor. You …
Lifeway Kids Bible Reading Plan: June 2021
By Alyssa Jones Make a plan to read God’s Word with your family in June. This month, read selections from the Gospels and Acts. Read in the morning …
Parents and Kids Ministry
What about parents? Should I try to minister directly to parents? Is there value in building relationships with the parents of the kids I serve? Is …
