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 …
Where Are My Extras Helps?
If you are like most people, you love the idea of getting a little extra for your money. That principle is true whether you are shopping for groceries …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Don’t Take My Word for It
Ironic, isn’t it? We have access to more information than the generations that came before us, yet we distrust that information with increasing …
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 …
The Heartbeat Behind VBS: And How to Keep it Thriving!
Churches across the world have embraced Vacation Bible School as a ministry strategy for over a century. The rich history of VBS points to why many …
