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Switching From Walk With Me to Dwell
Dwell builds on the best features of Walk With Me and introduces some new things that Walk With Me users told us they wanted to see in a new children's ministry curriculum!
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February 23, 2015
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God's Big Story Wall
What do the walls in your church tell your congregation — particularly the children — about what you value? Use this idea to make your walls another way to tell God's story.
December 4, 2014
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Help Families Resolve to Make 2015 the Year of Daily Devotions
Bless the families in your congregation with this free Christmas devotional and plant a seed to encourage them to resolve to talk about faith and to spend time together in God's story each day in the New Year.
December 1, 2014
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A Christmas Collection of Children's Story Books
“Recommendations for the best Christmas children’s story book…GO!” was the challenge. Here are the responses.
November 18, 2014
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Christmas Plays, Pageants and Prayers
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and, if you’re feeling pressure to put on a pageant but haven’t yet nailed down the details, here are some ideas.
September 2, 2014
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Getting-to-Know-You Games
I always like to spend a few minutes playing a getting-to-know-you game on the first day of Sunday school. Here are two of my favorites.
July 1, 2014
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Planning a Youth Catechism Retreat
Here's a pattern that has proven helpful for hosting a youth retreat focused on the Heidelberg Catechism.
June 27, 2014
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"Children's Volunteers Who Don't Want to Quit"
Here's a great article on working with volunteers in children's ministry, but all the suggestions listed can also be used in any other area where volunteers are engaged in ministry.
April 23, 2014
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Choosing Children's Curriculum
If your church is considering a change in Sunday school or children's curriculum, this webinar will provide practical tips on finding a curriculum that fits your theology and your context.
April 15, 2014
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Webinar: Choosing Children's Curriculum
Join me for a one hour webinar that explores the nuts and bolts of curriculum selection and offers an overview of Faith Alive's three core children's curricula.
April 7, 2014
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Flame: Creative Children's Ministry Blog
This blog is a creative source for ministry inspiration, especially during special seasons of the church year.
October 23, 2013
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Exploring the Psalms with Kids and Teens
When was the last time you taught a Sunday school lesson on a Psalm? (Okay, other than Psalm 23?)
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 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.
March 18, 2013
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Do-It-Yourself Resurrection Eggs
Resurrection eggs help families focus their attention on Jesus' death and resurrection during Holy Week.
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!
February 12, 2013
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Developing a Vision for Sunday School
Why does your Sunday school or children's ministry program exist? The answer to that question could help motivate leaders to join the ministry, parents to send their kids out, and the church to invest in the next generation.
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.
October 3, 2012
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Autism and Children's Ministry
This webinar will give you the tools you need to include children with ASD in Sunday school and other church ministries. From understanding the basics of ASD, to employing strategies for including individuals with ASD, to managing difficult behaviors, you’ll learn how to form an action plan and get started.
October 2, 2012
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Creating a "No-Bully Zone"
Bullying. Just say the word, and most people have a story to tell. So what can you do to ensure that bullying doesn’t happen on your watch? Here are some pointers gathered from organizations that have studied the issue of bullying and its effect on kids.
September 11, 2012
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Teaching Kids with Visual Impairments
In Sunday school, we want to create an environment where everybody belongs and everybody learns and grows together. What does that mean for kids with visual impairments? Check out these helpful ideas from Sister Barbara Cline, the Director of the Office of Faith Formation for the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids.
January 30, 2012
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The Bible in Fifty Words
Trying to summarize the Bible in just a few words could be an interesting activity to use in Sunday School with adults or teens. Could a Bible story be reviewed by summarizing it in ten words?
January 2, 2012
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Can We Measure Faith?
Faith Formation is something those of us who work in Church education think about quite a bit. But measuring faith is very difficult. Robert J. Keeley suggests that there are four accents that show a vibrant faith: creed, community, call and hope.
October 31, 2011
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Essential Books on Children's Ministry
Here is a list of five essential books on Children’s Ministry from the Christian Century magazine. As you look at the list, what books would you add? What other favorites would be on the list if you had made it?
September 12, 2011
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3 Keys to Keeping Kids on Track
Imagine a room full of wide-eyed kids, amazed by the stories of Scripture; activity, variety, and discovery choreographed seamlessly into a lesson that captures the imagination and inspires! Consider these ideas for keeping your kids engaged and focused right from the start.