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[ad_1] I live in Michigan and Sunday morning it was beginning to look like Christmas (at least from my childhood) as it was snowing. It was so pretty. Today it looks more like Christmas from the last few years (no...

[ad_1] Published: December 8, 2023 Families often build gingerbread houses at Christmastime. But have they ever created a tasty nativity scene? Lead this experience with families to help them better understand why Jesus is the reason for the season. Families...

[ad_1] I wrote about not underestimating children, so today I want to build on this and talk about challenging children. I truly do believe children live up or down to our expectations. If we treat them like they are not...

[ad_1] Published: December 8, 2023 This is a great way to reach out to children: Christmas Outreach: Stocking Care Kits. You’ll Need: assorted colors of felt scissors hot glue a glue gun craft glue puffy paint gift ingredients Elementary and Preteen...

[ad_1] Do you need fresh materials for Christmas children’s service ideas? God sent Jesus because of love. And because we love you, here are more than 100 children’s service ideas for the holiday. Dive in and see which activities you...

[ad_1] Published: December 8, 2023 With this simple plan, you’ll have better ministry budgets in four months. “Put your money where your mouth is.” You’ve probably heard that saying before. A more accurate saying is “Put your money where your...

[ad_1] Please read, take to heart what it is like for grandparents, makedecisions in your church to support and help grandparents, and share with the grandparents in your ministry. If you are a grandparent, you know the following is very true...

[ad_1] Published: December 6, 2023 With Christmas vacation comes more down time—and screen time—for kids. This Christmas season, and all year long, partner with parents to help families stream good news of great joy into their homes.   Most children’s...

[ad_1] Have you set your volunteer training dates for the upcoming months?  One key element that people sometimes overlook is time for some fun games at their training.  Here are 10 games you can use at your upcoming training events. ...

[ad_1] Over the years (53 of them to be exact), I've had the opportunity to observe Children's Ministry in large churches (of up to 6000) and in small churches (of less than 100) and in medium-sized churches (everything in-between!). This...