https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:26:23 +0000 Thu, 19 May 2022 12:38:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/3-ways-strengthen-your-summer-childrens It’s almost summertime, and this year many churches are wondering if "VBS as usual" is the best option. Maybe you are finding yourself wondering if there is a new way to engage children and families throughout the summer.   Mimi Larson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/3-ways-strengthen-your-summer-childrens Thu, 19 May 2022 12:38:47 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/3-simple-ways-engage-childs-faith-during-advent Advent is a season of waiting—waiting for the birth of Jesus at as well as waiting for his return. One of the goals of Advent is to allow space to slow down and remember the true purpose for celebrating Christ’s birth. It is also a perfect time to capture a teachable moment with children. Mimi Larson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/3-simple-ways-engage-childs-faith-during-advent Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:02:46 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/can-i-share-story Like many of us, I grew up hearing family stories—stories of my mother’s childhood in Nazi Germany, or the story of my great-grandfather’s prize-winning pig. (It was a big pig!) And there is also a story of my grandfather trying to pass a car on a hill as another car came toward him. Mimi Larson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/can-i-share-story Mon, 11 Nov 2019 18:29:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/and-child-shall-lead-them-prayer Looking for a simple way to engage children in worship? Recently a friend shared with me how the children in her church led the congregation in the Prayers of the People. It’s a simple idea that you can do with minimal preparation.  Mimi Larson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/and-child-shall-lead-them-prayer Thu, 17 Oct 2019 13:53:30 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/good-neighbor-found-treasure The church block party was a planned event to kick off the school year and encourage outreach to our neighboring community. But at 9 a.m. on the scheduled Sunday, it was raining, as if the heavens had opened up and rainwater was pouring out of a fire hose. Mimi Larson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/good-neighbor-found-treasure Wed, 04 Sep 2019 19:59:27 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/childrens-ministry-summer-newsletter If you’re a children’s ministry leader and are looking for new ideas for your ministry or ways to connect with other CM leaders, check out FFM’s Children’s Ministry Newsletter. The newsletter provides CM leaders with resources, tips, ideas, and information on upcoming events. Mimi Larson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/childrens-ministry-summer-newsletter Thu, 27 Jun 2019 12:48:17 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/childrens-ministry-newsletter If you’re a Children’s Ministry leader and looking for new ideas for your ministry or ways to connect with other CM leaders, check out FFM’s Children’s Ministry Newsletter. Mimi Larson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/childrens-ministry-newsletter Tue, 02 Oct 2018 19:07:10 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/5-ways-start-your-childrens-ministry-year Summer is just about over. As a new school year begins, get off on the right foot by considering these five ideas as you engage in ministry with children.     Remember that God is at work Mimi Larson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/5-ways-start-your-childrens-ministry-year Fri, 24 Aug 2018 18:25:03 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/simple-tools-engage-grieving-child When a child is grieving, we often do not know what to say or do. The best rule of thumb is to spend time with children and see how the grief is impacting them. What questions do they ask?  Is their behavior giving any clues to their level of understanding? Mimi Larson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/simple-tools-engage-grieving-child Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:12:32 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/helping-children-understand-god-midst-trauma In the midst of trauma and grief, how do we point children to the comfort of God’s love and care for them? Below is a helpful blog for encouraging children’s understanding of where God is in the midst of the grief they feel.   Mimi Larson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/helping-children-understand-god-midst-trauma Tue, 10 Jul 2018 13:28:24 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/how-help-grieving-child Wouldn’t it be wonderful to live in a place where nobody ever dies or gets sick, a place where school shootings do not exist and natural disasters do not destroy? Mimi Larson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/how-help-grieving-child Thu, 14 Jun 2018 13:16:25 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/choosing-right-curriculum-your-childrens It’s almost summer, and while most of us are looking forward to a time that is more relaxed and carefree, children’s ministry leaders are assessing how this year finished and starting to plan for next fall. Mimi Larson https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/choosing-right-curriculum-your-childrens Tue, 15 May 2018 18:50:56 +0000