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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Teaching Kids to Pray
by Mary Wiley No matter if a child is learning to deal with his parents’ divorce or is just sad because he has to wait his turn to play on the swing, …
