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3 Children’s Ministry Bible Lessons for Small Churches
Looking for children’s ministry Bible lessons specifically designed for small churches? Check out these 3 options—perfect for small, mixed-age groups! There’s…
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Halloween Outreach Idea: Candy Corn Treat Bag Topper
Halloween doesn’t need to be about ghosts and goblins! This Candy Corn Treat Bag Topper will provide kids with a sweet treat and a sweeter message about…
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7 Practical Ways to Help Parents Cultivate Faith in Families
Check out these 7 practical ways to help parents care about their children’s spiritual growth so they cultivate faith in their families. The church, more…
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Older Elementary Sunday School Lesson: Jesus and Me
Use this older elementary Sunday school lesson based on Matthew 28:16-20 and Luke 24:50-53 to teach preteens that Jesus is always our friend. Find more great…
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The ABCs of Great Sunday School Teaching
Discover the ABCs of great Sunday school teaching that are foundational to great Christian education. Children usually learn to read by recognizing…
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Tips for Ministering to Children With ADHD
Need tips for ministering to children with ADHD at your church? Read on to learn what experts on ADHD have to say. Research and data shows that 11.7 percent…
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Preschool Bible Craft on God’s Power: Starry Sky
Use this preschool Bible craft—painting a starry sky—to teach kids ages 3 to 5 about Psalm 147:4 and God’s power. Prepare for the Preschool Bible Craft…
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5 Halloween Alternatives for Your Children’s Ministry
Check out these 5 Halloween alternatives for your children’s ministry so kids can still enjoy the fall season—without the scary parts. Halloween…
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3 Children’s Ministry Games for Small Churches
Small churches rock! If you’ve ever felt discouraged about being a small church, be uplifted by hearing that a recent Barna study shows people are more…
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Help! The Kids Are Overstimulated: Practical Insights and Advice From Ministry Veterans
The noise and excitement that delight some kids might be too much for others. Learn how to help kids who feel overstimulated in your children’s ministry…
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3 Quick Ideas for Fall That Kids Will Love
Check out these three quick ideas for fall that kids will love. These fun activities and crafts are so cool that they’ll make you think there’s a…
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Elementary Message: Having a Hard Heart
Teach kids that God wants us to have soft hearts toward him. Use this elementary message to explore what hard hearts look like. Prepare for the Elementary…
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Quick, Easy, No-Prep Game: 3 Big Breaths
In this quick, easy, no-prep game, kids explore how Jesus calms our fears as they react to “scary” scenarios. This game helps kids explore the true…
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Can the Candy: Why Gimmicks in Children’s Ministry Don’t Work
The bribes and gimmicks are common in children’s ministry today. But do the prizes and gimmicks affect children’s hearts—or only their behavior?…
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Protected: Help! My Teen Helpers Aren’t…Well…Helpful: Practical Insights and Advice From Ministry Veterans
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Kid’s Ministry Elementary Halloween Game: Stomp!
In this Halloween game for kid’s ministry, elementary kids will have some foot-stompin’, balloon-poppin’ fun—all while discovering that God can take what’s bad…
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The 7 Most Common Mistakes Sunday School Teachers Make
Check out the 7 most common mistakes Sunday school teachers make and solutions to become more effective teachers and leaders. First, let’s offer up some…
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Preteen and Elementary Object Lesson: The Fruit of the Spirit
Make the fruit of the Spirit practical! Use this lesson to teach kids about Galatians 5:19-23 and have them brainstorm how they can display fruit of the Spirt…
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90 Ideas for Fall Festival Fun for Families and Kids
Family fall festivals are great opportunities for ministry to your community. If you’re looking for great ideas for your church’s fall festival…
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3 Behavior Management Tips for Your Children’s Ministry That Work
Here are three behavior management tips for children’s ministry to create a happier and healthier classroom environment. Frustration over behavior…
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6 Fantastic Fall Craft Ideas for All Ages
As the air becomes cool and crisp and the leaves begin to change into a variety of beautiful colors, you can use these six fantastic fall craft ideas to…
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Mobile Church Sites: What You Need to Know for Success
Pack it in, pack it out. That’s a familiar directive for hikers—and for nomad church workers who adapt each week to a changing and mobile church setting…
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Children’s Message for All Ages: God Gives Us Peace
In Matthew 6:25-34, Jesus told his disciples not to worry about what they would eat, drink, or wear. He reminded them that God feeds the birds and dresses the…
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3 Big Ideas to Shine Jesus’ Light During Halloween
These three big ideas will help you shine Jesus’ light this Halloween. Halloween Idea #1: Make and give treat bags. Help kids serve others. Send home…
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5 Ways to Care for Your Children’s Ministry Volunteers
We all know that eager (and reliable) volunteers can be hard to find. So once an A+, background-checked volunteer joins your team, you want to ensure she…
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10 Best Ways to Stay Safe and Savvy on Social Media
If you and your ministry are on social media, you need these 10 pro tips for social media savviness. 10 Best Ways to Stay Safe and Savvy on Social Media…
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Types of Stress and How to Help Stressed-Out Kids in Your Ministry
Do kids in your ministry seem more anxious? Does it feel like children are more stressed-out? You’re not alone! Check out this expert insight on how…
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Free Preschool Ministry Craft Idea: Autumn Sensory Boxes
In this preschool fall craft, kids make “feely fabric boxes” from sensory craft supplies such as cotton balls, feathers, felt, fake fur, and burlap. You’ll…
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Labor Day Elementary Kids’ Ministry Activity: All Dressed Up
Use Colossians 3:23-24 to talk about how God values the work that we do. This elementary children’s ministry activity is a fun addition to your Labor Day…
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5 Fail-Proof Tips for Fall Family Events
At Group, we’ve spent decades trying and testing countless activities with kids and families. Here you’ll find 5 fail-proof tips from our years of…
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Children’s Message: What Influences Our Attitudes?
Use this children’s message: Attitude Influence with kids ages 6 to 12 as you teach your students about 1 Thessalonians 5:16. You’ll Need: Bible…
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Celebrate Grandparents’ Day With This Children’s Message
Celebrate Grandparent’s Day in your kids’ ministry! Try this interactive children’s message designed to honor grandparents. You’ll…
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Preteen Craft on Jesus’ Love: The Prodigal Son
Try out this craft based on Luke 15:11-32 about the prodigal son. Preteens in your children’s ministry will love it! Prepare for the Craft You’ll…
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Preteen Bible Craft: Rain Sticks and God’s Promise to Us
Have preteens (ages 10-12) create these rain sticks to teach them about the great flood, Noah, and God’s promises to us. Prepare for the Preteen Bible…
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Shoe Enough! Elementary and Preteen Bible Game About Judging Others
What does the Bible say about judging others? Teach elementary and preteen kids biblical principles with this laugh-inducing, high-energy, Bible game. Older…
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Children’s Outreach Idea: Reaching Out to Kids Through Homework Help
Looking for a children’s outreach idea? Read about how Central Church of Christ in Findley, Ohio reaches children and families—one homework assignment at…
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Preschool Bible Lesson: You Can Have a Friendship With Jesus
Teach kids they can have a friendship with Jesus! Try this preschool Bible lesson where kids color activity pages about their friend, Jesus. You’ll Need…
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3 Things to Think About in Planning a Fall Festival
Fall events and festivals are right around the corner—or they might be here and now! Here are three things to consider as you dip your toes into the planning…
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Quick Kids Labor Day Bible Lesson About Working and Resting
Use this 20- to 25-minute kids Labor Day Bible lesson to help elementary children at Sunday school discover the importance of work and rest. Labor Day Lesson…
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Technology and Children’s Ministry: How Do They Tie Together?
What place does technology have in children’s ministry? Find out the dos and don’ts about AI, YouTube, and more! Learn how to teach kids discernment and help…
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Elementary Games: Friendship Circle and Friendship Chain
Need engaging games for your children’s ministry? Try these two elementary games that build friendship and self-esteem. Elementary Game #1: Friendship…
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Best Fest: 4 Can’t-Miss Tips for Planning Your Fall Festival
Fall Festivals are great ways to reach out to the community and connect with families who wouldn’t normally come to church. Here are 4 tricks…
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2 Free Family Devotions About Gratitude and Patience
Help families develop gratitude and patience with these two timely, doable, and FREE family devotions. They’ll help parents point their kids’ hearts to…
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Preschool Bible Activity: Parade of Strength (Philippians 4:13)
Need a preschool Bible activity? Teach kids about the strength found from God in Philippians 4:13 by letting them lead a parade. Preschool Bible Activity…
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3 Tips for Doing Quality Children’s Ministry on a Small Budget
Is your budget about to be downsized or cut? Is your church hurting financially? Or is your town or city experiencing an economic slump? If so, rethink how you…
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Woman at the Well: Running on Thirsty Bible Game
Use this Bible game based on John 4 to get kids moving AND learning about Scripture. Try it this week! Woman at the Well: Running on Thirsty Bible Game…
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4 Key Sources of Support for You in Children’s Ministry
Support—without it, bridges and buildings collapse and families would fumble. Children’s ministers need support, too. When you spend all your time…
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Elementary Children’s Message on Worship: Praise the Lord
This children’s message is a fun way to encourage children to worship the Lord at church and all week long. Elementary Children’s Message on…
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Elementary and Preteen Icebreaker: Who’s Who?
Use this quick and easy icebreaker for children’s ministry to get elementary kids and preteens talking and laughing as they learn about various people…
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25 Essentials to Be an Excellent Children’s Ministry Leader
Whether you lead an entire children’s ministry, teach a class, lead a small group, or serve as a team member, you are a leader. But are you an excellent…
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5 Creative Preschool Snacks for Bible Lessons
With these 5 creative preschool snacks for Bible lessons, you’ll take the truths of Scripture straight to kids’ hearts—and tummies! 5 Creative…
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7 Secret Ingredients to Your Recipe for Fall Success
Use this recipe to cook up a delicious fall kickoff! Here are the seven secret ingredients for fall success in your children’s ministry. For kids, moving…
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Elementary and Preteen Game: Tangled in Friendship
In this elementary and preteen game about friendship game, kids will learn names and discuss friendship while linking themselves together with yarn. The best…
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Kid’s Ministry Outreach: 16 Ways to Connect With Your Community
Making connections with people is what Jesus modeled—he met people where they were in life, he provided for their needs, and he gave a living example of…
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Kids’ Faith Milestones at Church: How to Get the Rites Right
How well does your children’s ministry recognize the importance of kids’ milestones and rites? In many cultures around the world, communities…
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Preteen Children’s Message: Hidden and Revealed
Use this preteen children’s message to teach kids about Paul’s message in 1 Corinthians 4:5. Preteen Children’s Message: Hidden and Revealed…
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Fall Game for All Ages: Harvest Relay
In this high-energy fall game for all ages, kids “harvest” fruit and vegetables as they consider the fruit Jesus wants us to grow. Scriptures: John 15:16…
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Fall Family Ministry Outreach: Pastor Encouragement Idea
Check out this fall family ministry outreach idea! Celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month in October by leading this pastor encouragement activity. Prepare for…
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Elementary Craft: Simple Homemade Friendship Wristbands
Have elementary children make their own friendship wristbands, including personalized beads! Use these wristbands as a reminder to pray for one another!…
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5 Volunteer-Free Fall Family Events
Pumpkin patches. Hot cocoa. Apples. And candy! When temps begin to drop, families at your church may start looking for these treats and other fall traditions…