Finding Jesus in the Shadows of the Old Testament
The Bible is one big story of Jesus, but we have to be careful to resist the temptation to find Jesus in every single detail of the Old …
Connecting with Families
I’m often asked, “How can we connect with the families in our ministry?” I wish I had a new formula or a “5-Step” process that works miraculously, but …
Involving Men in KidMin
For years women have taken the lead responsibility in teaching kids at church. And for that I say, “Praise God.” However, God’s plan for influencing …
Teaching Preschool with Puppets
By Brian Dembowczyk Maegan Bruce and her puppet friend, Jessie, are the new hosts of The Gospel Project for Preschool Bible story videos. We asked …
What Should I Teach My Preteens?
“What should I teach my preteens?” This is something that I am asked often and it’s a question that can be difficult to answer. Many …
The Right Ways to Receive Feedback
By Carol Pipes A book review of Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone Taken from …
4 Quick and Easy Teacher Appreciation Ideas for July 4th
I can almost smell the barbecue smoking even now. The Fourth of July will be here soon and along with appreciating our freedom to live in the USA, …
5 Things to Equip Your Volunteers to Do
Are your volunteers equipped to manage a classroom full of kids? Chances are, they are dreading signing up to teach if they are not prepared to keep a …
5 Things I Learned While Teaching VBS
I love teaching kids. I recently saw a post of a friend on Facebook where she wrote, “Tonight I GET to teach mission friends and I even GET to help …
7 Things to Remember When Enlisting Men to Teach Kids
Men offer a positive Christian role model that many children are lacking. With many children coming from single-parent homes the need for a positive …
Kids Deserve Prepared Teachers
We live in a “microwavable world.” Most everyone wants everything instantly — and free — if possible. Enter kids leaders in the local …
Teaching Spiritual Hygiene
Over the years I’ve watched a lot of folks raise a lot of kids. Some from a closer vantage than others, but I’ve watched them all do some of the same …
