Discussion questions are a great tool for Sunday School teachers and volunteers. They help kids to open up, get to know each other, and develop trust. Use icebreakers at the beginning of a lesson, when a new kid joins the class, or when time remains before dismissal....
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Tips for Safety Procedures in Children’s Ministry
Every aspect of your ministry environment needs to be comforting for children and for parents. With safety issues, always err on the side of caution. Church staff and volunteers must set the standard for above-reproach personal interactions. Children of all ages need...
How To Teach for Different Learning Styles
Kids aren’t one-size-fits-all, so Sunday School lessons shouldn’t be. Children learn in a variety of ways, and by mixing up your teaching methods, you’re more likely to increase engagement. When children are actively involved, the lessons and Bible truths are more...
How To Choose the Right Sunday School Curriculum
Most children’s ministries share the same goal: to give children a life-long foundation of faith. A great Sunday School curriculum does more than provide Bible lessons. The right curriculum will address the needs of your teaching team, parents, and kids. So how do...
5 Tips for Low-Stress Vacation Bible School
You know the life-changing impact Vacation Bible School has on the kids in your church and community. VBS provides children an exciting week of fun, fellowship, and learning God's word. It can also attract new visitors and lead families to discover a new church home....
Angry Parent in Children’s Ministry: How to Respond Well
Dealing with an angry parent in your children's ministry is always difficult, for both the parent and the leader. It is important to respond well when faced with this scenario. This blog post will walk you through some ways that you can respond effectively without...
Teach Kids to Care for Others
It's not about being rich or famous, it is how we care for others that matters. The world looks for achievement through earthly accomplishments such as wealth and fame but God wants people who love Him more than anything else; He defines true greatness with...
4 Steps to Great Kid Sunday School Lessons
Teaching powerful Sunday School Lessons will always bring challenges, but statistically, you'll see incredible rewards. In fact, 85% of Christians accepted Christ between ages 4-14. According to Barna, the probability of accepting Christ is 32% at ages 5-13, only 4%...