The Fourth Week of Advent: LOVE
Have you ever “re-gifted” a Christmas gift? I have … and I have to tell you it wasn’t a good experience for me. As a Kids Minister, I was always …
Introducing the Bible Timeline for Kids
The makers of Explore the Bible would like to introduce to you a brand new resource that will provide fun and exciting ways to help leaders guide boys …
Large Group Games and the Gospel
Tis the season for Christmas get-togethers and New Year parties. If you have a couple of kids or A LOT OF KIDS all in one place, then we have a game …
The Third Week of Advent: JOY
My favorite Christmas carol is “Joy to the World.” I think that hymn sums it all up for me and when we finally sing it at church, I know it’s …
5 Reasons You Can\’t Miss a VBS Preview this January
Brr! It’s cold, and winter is coming soon! The lower the temperature drops, the more I wish it were my favorite time of year in kids ministry: summer. …
The Second Week of Advent: PEACE
We’re well into the Advent season and I’m getting more and more excited about celebrating the birth of Jesus on December 25. I am thankful for the …
3 Ways to Make Your Games Count
Love them or not, games always find a way into kids ministry programming. Most kids ministers have planned icebreakers, dodgeball, messy games, and …
Appreciating Volunteers During the Christmas Season
It’s the Christmas season. That time of year we go nonstop. We have parties and events to attend, tasks to complete, gifts to buy, and most …
The First Week of Advent: HOPE
I didn’t grow up celebrating Advent. We certainly prepared both our home and our hearts through the many traditions and celebrations, but we didn’t …
Have You Hugged a Volunteer Today?
Volunteers in Kids Ministry are the very best! Kidmin volunteers make the whole ministry go smoothly. They are absolutely essential and without a …
An Advent Plan for Families
Nothing is more precious than a newborn baby. However, in the months leading up to his birth, a lot goes into organizing for that infant’s arrival! …
5 Ways to Help Volunteers Grow as Leaders
Any Kids Ministry leader will testify nonstop that you can’t underestimate the importance of having a strong volunteer base. Strong volunteers don’t …
