Global Coffee Break

If you currently do not offer a childcare ministry alongside your Coffee Break; starting one may not be as difficult as it seems. Here are some practical ideas to get started. 

Story Hour and Little Lambs leaders can join the Facebook group: Story Hour & Little Lamb Connect. Read on for instructions on how to join, and how to learn from and support other children's group leaders. 

Jane D. Hull, a well known educator, explains that to support a child, one must also support their parents. Here are ideas to connect with children and also engage their parents. 

Children are not inhibited when it comes to moving with music, and those who study child development tell us that moving with music is good for them!

I had the opportunity to take my youngest grandson, Connor, to and from Story Hour. Connor talked fondly of what his teachers told him and developed a “matter of fact attitude” about God. It is a blessing!

Have you ever had trouble finding leaders for your Story Hour/Little Lambs Ministry?  Perhaps you could consider your pastor! 

What new ideas have your tried in your Coffee Break Ministry? Have you come up with a new way to recruit leaders? Share your innovative ideas below! 

I've been involved in children's worship for many years and I have a struggle every season: What songs do we teach these children? Do we teach them what is current? What is catchy?

As children’s ministry leaders we want our programs to be inviting for everyone — including children with learning and behavioral challenges. How do we connect with children who respond in unanticipated ways? 

It’s important to embrace a time of rest and renewal for yourself. You may also be wondering, “What about the connections I made with my little ones? How can I keep those strong over summer?”