6 Ways to Serve Families with Special Needs Children
As Kids Ministers, we are called to serve and care for the needs of the church body – even those with special needs. No matter what capacity you have …
The Mission Field at Home
By Alyssa Jones “We’ve got a lot of unbelievers in this house.” My husband’s words surprised me at first. We were sitting in the living …
Asking the Impossible: Seeking True Change in Our Kids
By Alyssa Jones “Just … stop. Just stop it.” I heard my own exasperated words as I spoke to my second grader, knowing they were not at all helpful to …
Collect Gratitude
By Sarah Humphrey Starting a new year can feel both exhilarating and also a bit daunting. Over the last several months, many have suffered loss, …
Fun Friday: Ages and Stages Download
As kids grow, their understanding of foundational truths grows with them. Ages and Stages Levels of Biblical Learning covers 10 biblical concept …
Introducing Every Age Every Stage
Finally, a whole book devoted to Levels of Biblical Learning! I am honored to have played a small part in the new book Every Age Every Stage: Teaching …
Remembering Worship for Children
By Sarah Humphrey I recently started taking piano lessons for the first time in my life. As a high schooler, I learned how to read music in choir …
2021 Family Advent Guide—Free
I love Christmas and can hardly wait to hang Christmas lights outside my home and put up our Christmas tree and other inside decorations. It’s …
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 …
Back-to-Sunday-School Books
By Anna Sargeant Many churches are back to Sunday gatherings this fall in some form or fashion, and children’s ministries are up and running. Whether …
