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[ad_1] Foster cooperative ownership within your team. Engagement goes up, morale goes up, and success becomes more likely when everyone is invested. 16. Problem-Solver When problems arise, look for a way—not merely a way out. 17. A Servant’s Heart Ask...

[ad_1] If you’ve been in children’s ministry any length of time, then you know just how essential volunteers are. Like flowers need sunshine. Like sails need the wind. Like birds need wings. Children’s ministry NEEDS volunteers. Also, if you’ve been...

[ad_1] Your guide to alternative service opportunities for volunteers who don’t fit the mold… Samantha is a young, single mom who began attending your church two years ago. Her children love coming to church, but she feels guilty dropping them...

[ad_1] As we begin our Summer of ministry to children and families, take a moment to remember why what you are doing does matter. Children's ministry does matter, but why does it matter? Obviously it matters because children matter to...

[ad_1] Try this fun preschool icebreaker game to help kids get to know one another and learn the names of the other students in their class. Plus it can help get some of the wiggles out, too! Preschool Icebreaker Game:...

[ad_1] When it comes to recruiting volunteers, what is making you afraid?  Yes, I said, "afraid". So often people in Children's Ministry seem to almost "hate" recruiting or at least strongly dread and dislike it. Which leads me to my...

[ad_1] Use these 5 fantastic follow-up tools for children’s ministry events—to get families to return next week. Outreach events can be a lot of work, but they’re worth it when done right. Children’s ministers agree that it’s great to have...

[ad_1] Churches, parents, and grandparents teach the "whats" - what the Bible says and therefore what we believe. They do this for solid reasons, they also need to teach the children they love the "whys" - why we are able...

[ad_1] Bible stories for preschoolers play a key role in children’s faith development. These Sunday school and devotional materials feature age-appropriate, easy-to-remember lessons from God’s Word. Plus, Bible lessons for preschoolers often contain themed life-application activities such as object lessons...

[ad_1] In the past when I taught First graders - mostly boys - on Sunday mornings they LOVED science projects . . . whenever I used one I had their complete and total focus! Plus - and more importantly - they...