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 …
Why Bible Skills?
Recently, I read a Lifeway Research Study that was both concerning and convicting. This research showed that while the majority of churchgoers desire …
10-Minute Devotions for Kids
My grandmother was a first grade teacher for 39 years. She taught classes as large as 40 kids how to read. Amazing! In her free time, my grandmother …
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 …
3 Tips to Discipling Your Tween Daughter
Please welcome guest blogger Vicki Courtney to Kids Ministry 101! Pass this information along to moms of tween girls. They\’ll thank you for …
Why Kids Misbehave at Church
Contrary to popular belief (or suspicion!) kids do not wake up on Sunday morning and pray, “Lord, help me take my teacher(s) over the edge today!” …
A Kid-Friendly Bible-Reading Plan
Have you ever heard Christians called “people of the Book”? This phrase emphasizes how important the Bible is to Christians. We try our best to …
Free Resources for Sharing Jesus with Kids
Leading kids to Christ is at the center of everything we do in children’s ministry. But, many adult leaders lack confidence when it comes to …
Be Our Guest!
I recently moved to Nashville. A move to a new city also meant searching for a new church home. Since I have served on church staff, I’d not had the …
Christmas Bible Skill Games
Here are three easy-to-create and fun-to-play Bible skill games to use this Christmas season. All items were purchased at Dollar Tree so they are very …
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 …
Volunteer Appreciation Ideas for Christmas
The smell of cinnamon and cedar is in the air. Christmas music is playing. You’re probably even decorating your Christmas tree when you get home from …
