1+ week, 3+ day ago  (129+ words) Our high school ministry is in the middle of what has become the highlight of their youth group calendar every year. It's a student-driven weekend service called "You Own the Weekend." You Own the Weekend is a six-week series in…...

2+ hour, 13+ min ago  (248+ words) Why is relational ministry so important? Read on to find out! "Isolated in a world full of connection." This got me thinking about just how much relational ministry has changed in the last decade. Honestly, it used to be pretty…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (411+ words) As you evaluate kids" strengths and weaknesses, Charla reminds you to be aware of hidden or invisible disabilities, such as dyslexia, autism, and ADHD. You might even ask caregivers to fill out a questionnaire asking for input on kids" strengths,…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (198+ words) Frida Baby acknowledged that "humor is personal," saying it's "never trying to offend, push boundaries for shock value, or make anyone uncomfortable." Instead of apologizing, however, Frida Baby defended its mission. "We will continue to evaluate how we express our…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (582+ words) Preteens are physically, intellectually, and emotionally different than lower-elementary kids and junior high kids," says Puentes. What's more is that preteens seem to be in a more unique spiritual situation than the other age groups. Preteens are in transition spiritually....

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (556+ words) Easter has a way of sneaking up on children's ministry leaders. Each year, many Sunday school teachers and volunteers find themselves scrambling to plan Lent and Easter lessons. Advance planning can be difficult, especially for churches with limited budgets or…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (915+ words) Teen involvement in children's ministry clearly benefits everyone. But what does it look like in action? Common areas where young volunteers excel include classrooms, children's worship services, and other duties throughout the church. At Oak Hills, a pair of teenagers,…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (272+ words) Wondering how to restart children's ministry after Christmas and the long holiday break? With disrupted routines, travel, illness, and bad weather, January can feel like a slow crawl, not a new beginning. But restarting your children's ministry program in January…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (336+ words) More than five years after the death of apologist Ravi Zacharias, audio recordings of his lectures have been made available online by members of his family. Credible allegations that Zacharias had engaged in a pattern of grooming and sexual abuse…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (294+ words) What would you say is the purpose of children's ministry, or any type of ministry? Two decades in ministry has taught me that leading is difficult. At times you're on top of the world. Other times, the world seems to…...