October 21, 2014
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Making Room for the New Kid
It happens all the time in our ministries—new babies are born, family dynamics change, a time of adjustment occurs, until finally a new normal is established.
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September 9, 2014
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Listening to Kids
How can we make listening a key part of our time together with kids?
August 26, 2014
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What is our Primary Role as Teachers?
The answer seems obvious: to teach the Bible story or lesson we've been assigned. But I wonder if it's more nuanced than that.
July 29, 2014
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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.
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.
May 13, 2014
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Wrapping up the Sunday School Season
As your faith formation programs switch gears for the summer, consider these preplanning ideas to help you kick off next year's Sunday school season with success.
May 6, 2014
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Sunday School Celebration!
Ideas for making the last day of Sunday school special.
April 22, 2014
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The Case for Hiring A Special Needs Coordinator
At a time when the diagnosis of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and learning disabilities is on the rise, it seems wise for churches to consider investing in someone who can help us understand how best to love one another in Christ.
April 15, 2014
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Embracing Easter Guests
Are you expecting a few new folks in worship this Sunday? Consider these easy ideas for embracing Easter guests.
April 8, 2014
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Helping Kids Develop a Faith That Sticks
Is our Sunday school structure holding us back from deeper discipleship with children?
March 25, 2014
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Connecting Sunday School and Worship
Worship is deeply formative and learning how to participate in worship is critical to lifelong faith growth. Could what we do in Sunday school help engage children in worship too?
March 11, 2014
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Spiritual Nurture for Sunday School Leaders
Great teachers are those who passionately follow Jesus Christ and share their faith out of the overflow of their hearts! Here is a helpful list of Lenten devotions to pass along to your teaching team during this special season.
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.
February 11, 2014
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Disguising the Discussion
Sitting still to answer questions is really hard for active kids. So I’m collecting ideas for jumpstarting conversations and disguising discussions. Here are a few that have worked for me.
February 4, 2014
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Beat The Winter Blahs!
Break up the long winter weeks by incorporating a “Beat the Winter Blahs” day into your season! Here's how . . .
January 21, 2014
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It's For Me Too!
In the children’s Bible storybooks that I read to my daughter the opening pages begin with, “This is a story from God’s book, the Bible. It’s for [say name(s) of your child(ren)]. It’s for me too!”
January 13, 2014
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Re-Imagining Children's and Youth Ministry
How do youth and children call us to re-imagine what it means to be and do church? What, theologically, does it mean to be a young person in today’s church and world? How should our theology (re)shape the ways in which we minister with children and youth?
December 31, 2013
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Recalculating! Recalculating!
It’s a wild ride from September to January, but you made it!! Now its midway through the season and a lot has changed—it’s time to take a fresh look at the itinerary and recalculate as necessary...
December 17, 2013
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Who is Coming to Our House?
The suspense builds as all the barn animals get ready for a special arrival and wonder who is coming. They dust the beams, lay eggs, and make room. At last they welcome Mary and Joseph as each snout pushes in for a better view of baby Jesus lying in Mary’s arms.
December 3, 2013
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A New Bible App for Kids
On Thanksgiving Day (USA), YouVersion launched a new Bible app for kids. It promises to be an animated adventure designed to help kids explore the big stories of the Bible and begin cultivating a love for Scripture at a young age.
November 18, 2013
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Advent Ideas
Advent is almost here! During this busy holiday season celebrating Advent can help us focus our attention on the coming of Christ. Do you plan to do anything special with your class?
November 3, 2013
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Camp Rules: a Catechism Game for Kids
When I heard that members of Faith Church (RCA) in Dyer, Indiana, had developed a Heidelberg Catechism game for kids, I just had to get a copy. I'd like to recommend this resource to parents and Sunday school teachers.
October 15, 2013
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Curriculum Q&As: Is It Worth It? (Part 2)
In the planning phase we begin asking practical questions: How will the children be grouped? What kinds of children and leader’s resources would be helpful for teaching and learning? and more.
October 8, 2013
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Is It Worth It?
I’ve spent most of my life and ministry in small congregations with limited budgets. So when I see the cost of leader’s guides and student pieces adding up, I feel the sticker shock...
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 ...