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Create an Exciting Children’s Ministry Environment

by Gigi Schweikert Think about all the places designed for children in today’s world, places where children go – playgrounds, amusement parks and stores. There are lots of eye-catching, exciting things for the children to do and see; probably a bit too much. Now, we…

Tips to Design a Family and Baby Dedication Event

by Kal Otis From the minute a couple discovers that they are about to become new parents, their already busy life spins out of control. The next nine months fly by in a blur with work, doctor appointments, painting, shopping, showers, intense reading, birthing classes…

Choosing the Perfect Curriculum for Preschool Ministry

by Gloria Lee First of all, there is no perfect curriculum! Trust me; I have tried looking for one! In fact, I have gone down to my old seminary, parked myself on the floor for hours looking through the entire curriculum that was on display…

Passing on the Legacy of Faith

by Mike Heinz Adapted from an article for “Home Base” January 2011 In Mark 10:13-16, Jesus’ disciples prevent children from coming to Jesus. It is clear that this had been going on for some time before Jesus intervenes. The Greek indicates that parents “kept bringing”…

The Case for Men in Children’s Ministries

by Dr. J. Michael Broyles The following article is provided by our INCM/CPC Partner Gospel Light. Recently, at the Children’s Pastors Conference in San Diego, CA, I asked the workshop learners how many men were volunteers in their children’s ministries. Most were in the 5-15%…

Planning Events that Don’t Suck the Life out of You

by Tim Scheidler (Part one of a two-part series) Three words: best idea ever. That is exactly what I was thinking about an event I was planning for our families on a cool February evening a few years ago. Nothing could deter my passion for…

Planning a Sports Camp for Any Church

by Deane Hartzell Done properly, a Sports Camp can: be done with a church of any size. enhance the spiritual growth of the church. bring churches together through a sports camp partnership. allow new families the opportunity to become acquainted with your church. bring great…

Sizzling Summer Programs

by Keith McManus Summer is a great time of the year for your Children’s Ministry to experience growth while at the same time impacting your kid’s lives through creative, fun and entertaining programs. Turn those ordinary dog days of summer into extra ordinary sizzling super…

Sitch Leading

by Alan Nelson Most children and preteens use the same style of leading, over and over, without considering alternatives. The primary reason is that typically, no one has explained the multiple ways of leading and how certain styles fit specific situations. As young leader developers,…