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A Kick-Off Art Project
Here's an idea for kicking off the year with a creative project that brings kids together.
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July 22, 2014
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The Sunday School Offering
Creative ideas from churches that are trying new things with this age old tradition.
February 19, 2014
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Trapped by the Table
My Sunday school class takes place in a small square room with two rectangle tables pushed together in the center. Add 8 chairs filled with fifth graders and you’ve used up all the floor space.
September 5, 2013
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Commissioning Litany
Looking for a litany to use for commissioning your Sunday school team? Here are some sources to check out ...
July 30, 2013
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Curriculum Q&A's: What is the benefit of having kids explore different stories at different grade levels?
Well folks, its curriculum selection season. Over the next several weeks I’m going to share some of these Q&A’s in a new series I'm calling Curriculum Q&A’s. (Catchy, right?)
July 15, 2013
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Key Questions for Registration Forms
Each season provides an opportunity for updating your records for the kids in your program. I've seen many variations of registration forms, but most include these basics . . .
June 18, 2013
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Allergy-Free Snacks for Sunday School
With food allergies on the rise, are Sunday school snacks worth the risk? Check out these lists of safe snacks that Community Reformed put together for their children's ministry. What are you doing to keep the kids in your care safe?
June 11, 2013
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Building Momentum for VBS
VBS is a special time. Try these ideas for building a summer ministry team and planning an unforgettable week for your kids!
April 29, 2013
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Getting More Bang for Your Buck: 4 Ways to Stretch Your Sunday School Budget
As the sun begins to shine and you spend more time outside, it’s easy to let thoughts of September slip out of mind. But a little preplanning now could go a long way in saving you money and time next season. Consider these ideas for stretching your Sunday school budget:
April 22, 2013
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Innovations in Faith Formation
As the Sunday school season wraps up it's fitting to ask, what will next season look like? What could be new, different, fresh? What should remain the same or be enhanced? Share your thoughts here!
January 22, 2013
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Is ACRE For You?
If you are a church educator, Sunday school coordinator, minister of faith formation, or director of children's or youth ministry, join or renew your membership in the Association of Christian Reformed Church Educators today! Members will receive support, best practices, and new ideas for Sunday school programs.
August 7, 2012
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Two Questions to Consider
Now that you’ve had a little break from regular programming, think back on what stands out about last season. Consider sending out two questions this week to all of your leaders/teachers and parents.
July 24, 2012
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5 Ways to Beat the Heat at VBS
Depending on where you live, your VBS program is likely to be somewhere between VERY HOT and UNBEARABLY HOT. Kids and leaders need relief from the heat. Try these ideas to keep everyone cool(er), and happier too.
July 25, 2011
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Countdown to Kickoff
Does summer fly by at twice the speed of winter? Before long we'll be kicking off a new season of ministry. Maybe you're already ahead of the game. If not, now's the time to get everything in order for a smooth launch this fall. Here are some things to consider.
March 30, 2011
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Supplies, Room Names, and Learning to Listen
It's always fun to visit other churches and see what they do. One pastor I spoke with this week told me about something unique that his church does for 6th grade Sunday school. The group meets after the worship service and spends the whole time discussing the sermon
December 14, 2010
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Worship Bags for Kids
I’d love to hear from other churches that already do worship bags. What do you include in kids’ worship bags? How did introduce the bags and help kids catch the vision for staying engaged in worship?
May 4, 2010
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Creative Storage Solutions
Real Simple magazine's column, "New Uses for Old Things" inspired me to take a fresh look at my Sunday school room and make some changes.
February 18, 2010
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Calendar Check
It's February and between snow days and special events your Sunday school might be lagging a behind schedule. Take a minute to look over the scope and sequence of the material you're using to determine where you are and where you’d like to be.
February 4, 2010
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Key Connections
It’s easy to feel isolated when you’re leading a ministry. If the attendance drops, a volunteer steps down, or parents are unhappy, everyone looks to you for solutions and direction. But who do you look to for support, encouragement, and advice?
January 22, 2010
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A Spoon Full of Sugar
I appreciate Mary Poppin's spoon full of sugar adage, and invoke it often. For me, organizing is the medicine of ministry. Making sure that the supply cabinet is stocked and the substitute gets the lesson in time is not my cup of tea.