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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!
May 20, 2013
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Plan a Volunteer Recruitment Month
Looking for a way to ease the August stress of searching for volunteers? Check out this blog post from veteran children’s minister, Linda Freeman, who offers week by week ideas for planning a month long focus on volunteer recruitment.
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 23, 2013
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A Questionnaire for Sunday School Teachers
Here is a simple questionnaire you can use to give voice to your leader's joys and concerns! This feedback will help you shape the program for next year and it may also help your teachers consider their role in the future.
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!
March 4, 2013
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Recruiting Volunteers in 6 Simple Steps
Last week Mark DeVries, president of Youth Ministry Architects and author of Family Based Youth Ministry posted this video on recruiting volunteers. He is so confident it will work that he offers a $100 guarentee!
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.
November 20, 2012
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Getting Parents Pumped About Sunday School
Busy schedules mean worn out families don’t always make it to church. Here are some ideas that your church could do to get families more engaged.
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?
August 18, 2010
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Volunteer Job Description
Use this form as a guide to help you develop descriptions for the various volunteer roles within your Sunday school or children's ministry program.
July 21, 2010
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Almost August... Preplanning for Fall
If you're the Sunday school coordinator, get a jump start on next season with this basic planning checklist...
June 4, 2010
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Before You Hit The Beach . . .
Before you shift gears for the summer, I suggest you start on seven little chores that will help your church make next season a success.
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.
March 2, 2010
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Teacher Training: Autism and Children's Ministry
Nella Uitvlugt, executive director of Friendship Ministries, has just posted a recording of her popular Autism and Children's Ministry webinar on the Friendship website!