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January 30, 2023 Parent Helps, Parenting, Preteen

Navigating Social Media As Parents

By Alecia Bryant  If you have a preteen, then you know cellphone addiction is very real. It is painfully apparent how much this device rules our …

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August 9, 2021 Bible Study, Discipleship, Kids Ministry, Preteen, Small Groups

Making the Most of Midweek

By Ravin McKelvy I have many fond memories of midweek youth group growing up. Memories of lively games, worship, Bible study, and small group …

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October 12, 2020 Kids Ministry, Preteen

5 Lessons I’ve Learned Teaching Preteens Through the Years

I’ve been involved in kids ministry for way more years than I can remember. I do remember the first opportunity I had as a church member to get …

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January 27, 2020 Encouragement, Family, Family Ministry, Kids Ministry, Parent Helps, Parenting, Preschool, Preteen

30 Things Parents Should Say to Their Kids

Words matter. The words parents use have great power to give life to their kids. Here are 30 life-giving things parents should consider saying to …

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August 19, 2019 Preteen

3 Keys for Equipping Preteens in Your Ministry

Can we just agree that working with preteens can be challenging? OK, OK, that was a bit tongue-in-cheek. But seriously, preteens are facing issues …

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January 23, 2018 Encouragement, Family, Kids Ministry, Preteen, Resources

The Bully Situation: Bully or Bullied

I’ve never been popular. In fact, I would probably say that I’m more liked now than I ever was as a child. I had a few friends, but I just wasn’t the …

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November 29, 2016 Devotional, Kids Ministry, Preteen, Resources

Devotional Giveaway

Once or twice a week, you meet with kids face-to-face, speaking into their development as disciples. You know they are growing spiritually, but …

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August 22, 2016 Media, Preteen, Resources, Sunday School

Farewell to Mayflower

For many Bible Studies For Life: Kids fans, you’ve come to know and love the kids at Mayflower Elementary School over the past three years. It’s been …

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August 15, 2016 Kids Ministry, Leadership, Preteen

Best Ways to Reach the Hearts of Preteen Girls

I have just had the privilege of graduating out of raising a preteen girl who is now into her teen years. As I reflect back on my experience with her, …

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July 25, 2016 Kids Ministry, Leadership, Preteen

Moving Up to Middle School

Big changes are coming for rising middle schoolers and their families! They’re saying goodbye to Elmo, cubbies, and in-school parties and hello to …

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November 13, 2015 CentriKid, Evangelism, Events, Kids Ministry, kids101, Podcasts, Preteen, Vacation Bible School

The Importance of the Mountain Top Experience

Most followers of Jesus begin their journey during or following a mountain-top experience. Many believers are reminded of the essence of their journey …

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October 29, 2015 Encouragement, Kids Ministry, Parenting, Preteen, Small Groups

Ministering to the Minister’s Kids

I wasn’t a PK (Preacher’s Kid) but I was a DK (Deacon’s Kid) and the PKs and the DKs hung out together a lot. I know from watching my PK friends that …

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