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Looking to find training for our volunteers who work with children at both our church (Rochester CRC in NY) and at a local school. Any ideas?
Curious, has anyone made or purchased a Peg Doll Nativity Set? And if so, how did you like it as a faith formation tool? Any tips?
I am wondering if any churches are currently running a Sunday school program, and if so, how are you doing it?
As we consider how to walk alongside families in our church regarding racism in America, what resources have churches or individuals found helpful?
I was wondering if anyone tried kids zoom calls with engaging activities? I imagine it is quite hectic to have kids on a video chat, any ideas how to keep them involved?
What are churches doing to support kids and families during school and church closures? Any ideas for helping the kids stay connected?
How is your church continuing it's children's ministry over the next few weeks?
Does your church use clipboards, sermon note pages, or handouts that encourage students to listen and respond to the worship service and message?
Do you share ministry resources with families in your church? If so, how do you do it?
How do growing churches keep inventory of craft supplies? A designated person? Planning ahead? Please share!
I'd like to thank the volunteers at my church who have joyfully poured into my kids. Any small gift ideas?
I'd love to incorporate music into our Sunday school classrooms. Do you have a favorite CD, group, etc. that you'd recommend for preschool and elementary school aged children?
Children in our church memorize scripture passages and recite them in front of the church. We are trying to make this less of a performance and more of an act of worship. Any ideas?
We have kindergarteners graduation from our Children in Worship program and we'd like to give them a small gift. Any ideas?
Are any churches using the curriculum by Peter Enns during the Sunday school hour? How do you use it (rotation, large/small group)? Do you have a scope and sequence for year 1 and year 2?
I am looking for a copy of Songs for Life CD, Volume 1.
I am looking for a connection to a Swahili Bible supplier. Can you help?
I have a church in my area that is considering an electronic sign-in for nursery and children's ministry programs. Does anyone have suggestions or resources that may be helpful?
Hello! I am on the education committee at my church and we are interested in knowing what other churches are using for Sunday School curriculum and if they are enjoying it.
We're a smaller church and our Sunday School teachers are having a hard time because we only have a few kids and they're all different ages and levels and not all of them attend regularly. Any tips?
At the beginning of the school year, my church holds a "Promotion Sunday" for Sunday School. Any suggestions for activities to entice folks that don't normally come to Sunday School?
Have you come across something or developed something to help kids learn about and experience the spiritual habit of fasting? By fasting, I don't necessarily mean fasting from food, but abstaining from something for a specific period of time for the sake of seeking God more fully.
With just 40 minutes for Sunday school it's been hard for me to squeeze in prayer time. What's worked for you? I need some ideas!
We have a few special needs children in our congregation. Are there resources to help me (the Children's pastor) to learn how to help them best learn so that I can teach my Dwell teachers?
My question to teachers/co-ordinators is this: in what specific ways did your predecessor help you grow into your role? How did you wish s/he had helped that s/he didn't help?