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 …
Packed with Value
I have learned so much working with the Bible Studies for Life: Kids team this year and had such joy helping produce this ongoing curriculum for …
The No Phone Zone
I think a lot of ministry leaders today are phonies. This reality may be a problem in your ministry, and I think it must be acknowledged and dealt …
Two Groups Not to Forget in Kids Ministry
Everyone wants to do ministry that “sticks.” We want the lessons learned at church to be meaningful for kids and stick with them for the long run. …
Experiencing the fun and foods of Bible-times
Many times as we teach, it is hard to get across that the people of Bible-times were real people just like you and me. Part of that is that the Bible …
Help! What Do I Do with Preschoolers in Large Group?
Chaos. Pandemonium. Loud. Hectic. Anxiety-inducing. Do these words surface like an enemy submarine when you think about leading preschoolers in a …
FORTNITE: Your Son’s Latest Obsession
A special thanks to ParentLife writer David Thomas for permission to post this blog. Read more about his counseling ministry, meet Sissy Goff and …
One Big Story
Few would argue that storytelling is a highly useful tool when working with or teaching kids. The availability of hundreds of thousands of children’s …
Why I Said No to Volunteering
As a former Preschool Minister, I know how vital volunteers are. I remember saying that if I ever left the local church ministry, I’d be one of the …
Share the Gospel with Kids – Training Session from CentriKid
At CentriKid Camps, we are clear about our purpose—we serve the church in her mission of making disciples. One of the best ways we can do that is by …
When Grandparents are the Spiritual Parents
Many people recognize September as the beginning of fall. September is also the month we celebrate grandparents. National Grandparents’ Day is …
Getting Take-Home Resources Home
We all know that it is disheartening to send home take-home pages, devotionals, letters, or announcements with kids after class on Sunday—only to find …
