9 Do’s for KidMin Volunteers (Part 2)
Last month I identified nine suggested actions for effective kids ministry volunteers, found in Polly Hargis Dillard’s 1959 book Improving Nursery …
9 Do’s for KidMin Volunteers (Part 1)
In last month’s post—“10 Questions Kidmin Volunteers Should Ask Themselves”—I identified my source as the 1959 book Improving Nursery Departments by …
My Kid and Her Journal
I recently discovered that my daughter had been keeping a journal. When I pressed in to figure out how long she had been keeping a journal, I was …
The Cosmic Importance of Children’s Sunday School
I am so pleased to host Dr. Russell Moore, President of the ERLC of the Southern Baptist Convention on our blog today. Dr. Moore is an important voice …
Connecting with Guests
Being new to a church can be difficult. Think of what it was like on your first day in your church. Did you know anyone? Did you feel welcomed? Did …
5 Keys to Teaching Kids the Gospel
Have you ever felt overwhelmed about teaching kids because there is so much in the Bible to teach, and it’s all important? I have felt that way at …
The Importance of Routine in Classroom Management
My daily routine is … well … pretty routine. Each day, I wake up, shower, get dressed, go to work, come home, eat dinner, go to sleep, and start all …
Connecting with Kids in Your Class
I teach 2nd graders at my church every Sunday morning. I love being in there with these kids and watching them as they grow in their knowledge of the …
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 …
Connecting with Families of Babies
In our churches today, parents are waiting longer and longer to bring their babies to their class in the preschool area. Parents need affirmation that …
Using Take-Home Cards and Postcards
Sometimes I think one of the hardest parts of ministry is trying to connect the church to home. In recent years, The Gospel Project for Kids and …
On Board: Connect Families to Your Church with Art Displays
Every week, my young kids come home from church with a collection of crafts that they’ve created with paint, glitter, and glue in Sunday School. Most …
