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This post was written by Dr. Christen Stewart, Kids Ministry Director at Grace Mills River Church. There is one shared experience from childhood that stretches across many generations: fridge art. From the beginning of time (it seems), children have brought home a coloring page from church, a popsicle project with undried glue from preschool, an
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Kids ministry leaders are good at a lot of things. If you don’t know how to do something, you figure it out. Overtime, leaders like you become jacks and jills of all trades due to the ever-growing list of skills needed to run a ministry. But while those skills are real and helpful, they aren’t
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Written by Alex Nsengimana with Samaritan’s Purse. This is a paid partnership. As pastors and leaders in children’s ministry, I suspect you have heard of Operation Christmas Child. Maybe you know that children all over the world get to hear the Gospel message before receiving a shoebox gift, or you’ve even led kids in packing
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VBS is often the loudest, messiest, and most high-energy week on the church calendar, but its true value extends far beyond the crafts and catchy songs. More than just a summer program, VBS serves as a vital bridge between the sanctuary and the sidewalk. It transforms your church into a welcoming hub, providing a low-pressure
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Think of the most beautiful garden you’ve ever seen. You likely know that gardens take time and substantial effort to grow. You cannot put one day into a garden and expect immaculate results months later. Establishing a healthy, thriving garden does not happen by accident. There is a lot of work that goes into having
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This article was written by The Ministry Spark Team from David C Cook. This is a paid partnership. Choosing Your Best Curriculum Anyone who has served in children’s ministry knows how important it is to have the right curriculum. Ministry leaders need curriculum they trust, volunteers need curriculum they can easily follow, and kids need
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This article was guest written by Lindsey Bush. A few years ago, I came across a scripture that gave me renewed perspective on welcoming families to our church community. The scripture contains the words of Jesus’ brother, James, at a crucial time in the early church. A council had been formed to discuss the inclusion of Gentiles
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Written by Ali Thompson, Executive Editor at Group Publishing. This is a paid partnership. Churches come in all shapes and sizes. That’s an amazing thing about the diversity of the body of Christ! Some people want the high-tech productions that are easier to pull off in a large church. But others want the relational connection
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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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Midweek programs for kids are being cut in many churches. The reasons range from a lack of resources, volunteers, and interest. However, despite these obstacles, the value of midweek programming is substantial. This article aims to explore the significance of these programs and encourages churches to continue, even when it feels like an uphill battle. Here are three values of midweek church programs for kids:
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