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[ad_1] These 3 delicious Easter snacks add an extra dose of sweetness to families’ Easter festivities! (Permission granted to share these recipes with your families.) Easter Snack #1: Easter Sheep Cupcakes You’ll need: baked cupcakes vanilla icing shredded coconut Fruit...

[ad_1] The proliferation of bribes and gimmicks is a common scene in children’s ministry today. But do the prizes and gimmicks affect children’s hearts—or only their behavior? “Extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the...

[ad_1] Throw a party to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection and have kids make a joyful noise to the Lord with their own homemade noisemakers. You’ll need: empty toilet paper rolls scissors markers a stapler crepe paper dried pinto beans Early Elementary...

[ad_1] People will sometimes get upset at church. Hard to believe, isn't it? Just kidding.  If you have been serving in guest services at a church, you are well aware that people can get ticked off...yes...even at church. Oh, the stories...

[ad_1] Does your Children's Ministry equip parents and grandparents so they are able to hand down confident faith? What do you do to do this? If you say you teach the Bible in your Children's Ministry, then, while this is...

[ad_1] When I started in full-time ministry at the age of 22, I faced a challenge that all young leaders face. Trying to lead volunteers who are older than you. And at the age of 22, most of my volunteers...

[ad_1] Use this super simple springtime preschool craft to help preschool-aged kids create these colorful butterflies to celebrate how Jesus makes all things new. You’ll need: various colors of tissue paper squares resealable sandwich-size plastic bags chenille wire wooden doll...

[ad_1] 4 fantastic family night ideas that’ll help family members learn about each other and their faith! Go, go, go! That’s all families do today. They’re frazzled from running to meetings, lessons, sporting events, school activities, church, work, parties…they long...

[ad_1] In this elementary Easter craft, kids create keepsake rocks to remind them of what Jesus did for us. Scripture: Luke 19:39-40; Luke 22:39-41; Matthew 27:50-51; Luke 23:53; Luke 24:2-3 You’ll need: Bible small rocks of various shapes (5 per child)...

[ad_1] A faith foundation begins with understanding the truths about who God is and what the Bible teaches. These truths are especially important for preteens to understand as they launch into a phase of life fraught with questions and doubts....