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[ad_1] There was a time, not too long ago, when nearly all churches budgeted for VBS. Most considered it (and rightly so) a part of their evangelism budget as VBS was one of their biggest evangelism outreaches of the year....

[ad_1] Our goal should be to get the truth of God’s Word embedded into the long-term memory of children and volunteers. This means kids can remember the main truth of the lesson long-term. Here are five reasons why kids can’t...

[ad_1] In this elementary devotion, kids will learn how St. Patrick used a shamrock to teach about the Trinity. Scripture: Romans 8:15; John 3:16; John 20:21-22 You’ll need: Bible 3 heart stickers per person picture of a shamrock The Story...

[ad_1] Adobe Stock #270038982 Need an object lesson on kindness for children’s church or Sunday school? In this Bible-based activity, kids explore the meaning of kindness as they build up and tear down block buildings. Use it to reinforce the...

[ad_1] Does your children's ministry have a big volunteer back door?  Does it seem hard to keep volunteers?Does it seem like just when you get a new volunteer in place, another one quits?You are not alone.  Many churches struggle with...

[ad_1] If you only choose one VBS resource to use in your ministry this Summer, I highly recommend Group Publishing's SCUBA - diving into friendship with God. Now, if you have read my reviews over the past nearly thirty years,...

[ad_1] 10 things you and your ministry can do to stop racism before it starts. What will you do now to embrace the “people of every tribe and tongue and people and nation” that will worship God in heaven? Arm yourself...

[ad_1] Give families an opportunity to search for True Treasure with one of these unusual, easy-to-do-at-home Easter hunts. (Permission granted to share with families.) 5 Non-Traditional Easter Hunts for Children’s Ministry 1. Helping Hunt Do a springtime food and supplies...

[ad_1] In this spring object lesson, kids discover that just as God cares for flowers, he cares for them, too. You’ll need: Bible individually packed flowering bedding plants foam cups potting soil buckets or containers (1 per group) scoops (1...

[ad_1] You can go faster by yourself.  But you can go farther together.Let me ask you a few questions.Do you hesitate to give responsibilities away to other people on your team? Is your ministry siloed from other ministries in your church?Do...