This article was written by Jenny Smith, lead curriculum developer for Brite at Awana. It is a paid partnership. Just like we wouldn’t give car keys to a kid and expect them to understand how to operate the vehicle or abide by the rules of the road without our instruction and guidance, we can’t expect […]
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This article was written by Nikki and Kory Jordan, founders of Gospel Games. It is a paid partnership. Obedience. It’s a word that can feel heavy—almost intimidating. It can stir up thoughts of restriction, obligation, or even resistance. But what if that’s not how God wants us to see it? What if obedience isn’t about
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This article was written by Crystal Mazzuca, Hyfi Kids Content Editor and Resource Specialist for Lifeway Christian Resources. This is a paid promotion. When you hear the term “NextGen Ministry,” what comes to mind? Do you picture a space devoted to kids and students where they can be loud, messy, and have fun? Do you
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This article was written by the D6 Family. It is a paid promotion. Let’s be real—many parents see their role in their child’s spiritual development as little more than a chauffeur service. They drop off their kids at church, breathe a sigh of relief, and let the “pros” take over. But deep down, most parents
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This article was written by the Brite* Curriculum Team at Awana. It is a paid promotion. As children’s ministry leaders, we pray the kids we disciple will follow Jesus for life, not just while they’re in our ministry. Understanding how children learn at each stage — babies, toddlers, preschool, and elementary — will help you
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This article was written by Jenny Holzknecht-Howell, a guest writer. This is a paid promotion with Lifeway. Signing up to host VBS sets churches up for a week of great fun, lifelong memories, and most importantly, sharing the gospel with children and their families. Every person in any stage of life can find a place
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This article was written by the Ministry Spark Team from David C. Cook. It is a paid partnership. There is so much that goes into children’s ministry. You work tirelessly week after week, pouring yourself into relationships, lessons, and events that help children, and their families know Jesus. Your heart for Jesus and your love
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This article was written by The Wonder Ink Team with David C Cook. It is a paid promotion. Back in the day when maps were printed on paper, the route of a summer road trip would be marked with a highlighter or traced with a finger along interstate highways and local roadways from point A
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This article was written by Chad McDaniel, Sr. School Advisor for World Vision. It is a paid promotion. What do you want from me, God? I asked this question as I sought to move the churches I served beyond arguments around music styles, the placement of donuts (true story), and whether hats and coffee would
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What does it mean to belong? In our culture today, we “belong” to a lot of things. But what does it mean to know you belong? That goes a little deeper. Knowing deep down you belong is more than a name on a roster or participation in an event. It means you know you are accepted, wanted, and valued. You feel like you have a purpose and meaning.
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