Have you scheduled training only to have no one show up? Training can be tough—so use these no-fail tips to get volunteers to attend. “Why do we need another meeting?…| Children's Ministry
People often fear what they don’t know about disabilities. Cultivate empathy with these 5 ways to help people of all ages better understand disabilities. Rachel Olstad, mom to a child…| Children's Ministry
Consider these seven concrete, practical steps to thwart bullying and to build a caring community in your ministry. While schools have come under scrutiny because of violent incidents, churches often…| Children's Ministry
Here’s why you absolutely can’t skip background checks. Use this guide for tactfully conducting a background check on every person who may come into contact with kids in your ministry.…| Children's Ministry
Ministry to kids isn’t all high-fives and butterflies and faith commitments, is it? Use these discipline strategies to stop behavior problems.| Children's Ministry
Strategic follow-up plays a huge role in making the most of your VBS! Here are some practical, tried-and-true ideas for making an impact.| Children's Ministry
You don't have to have a counseling degree to help children in crisis —you need a friendship with Jesus and kids and a whole lot of empathy.| Children's Ministry
Looking to get the elementary kids in your ministry to open up? Here's a helpful strategy you can use to get kids talking.| Children's Ministry
Help volunteers form friendships with kids with these 12 tips for kids to form meaningful relationships with them—and ultimately with Jesus!| Children's Ministry
From Group Publishing's vacation Bible school editors, check out these 3 ways to make life easier for your VBS volunteers!| Children's Ministry
Preteens have an incredible four-year window that's critical for influencing the future leaders in our communities. Here's how to make the most of it.| Children's Ministry
Decorating your Sunday school classroom to be an exciting learning environment for kids can be tough on a budget. Here are 19 inexpensive decorating ideas for Sunday school rooms that'll cost you next to nothing.| Children's Ministry
Beyond their ability to double as playground equipment, familiar teenagers can ease separation anxiety for young children...| Children's Ministry
Looking for low-cost summer program ideas for families at your church? You can save families money and capture their attention and hearts as well!| Children's Ministry