Covid-19 | Elementary | Preteen | VBS
Don’t Press Pause On VBS 2021
That pause button has been pressed time after time in the past year. We hit pause on in-person learning. We hit pause on play dates. Soon after, we hit pause… Read More
Covid-19 | Elementary | Preteen | Technology | Volunteers
Implementing Digital Discipleship for Kids
Amaya lives in New York. She had been attending church online every week since the start of the pandemic. Because of digital discipleship, Amaya was able to learn about God… Read More
Updating Safety Procedures for Your Children’s Ministry
We want to protect our children in any way possible, but we also want them to be involved in church community. Read More
Covid-19 | How To | Orange Strategy | Special Needs
Four Ways Churches Can Support Kids with Special Needs During the Pandemic
Just like we rallied around them on that difficult day, we should still rally around them during this pandemic. We should still help them discover new ways that God is leading their family. Read More
Covid-19 | Elementary | How To | Preschool
Reopening your Church: Health and Safety Guide
As you think about reopening your church and ministries, we created a guide to help you prepare for the upcoming transition! Read More
7 Things Not to Forget When Re-Opening Your Children’s Ministry
March was the last time we met in person until two weeks ago. For you, that may look different. Maybe you have been meeting for months, weeks, or have no idea when you will start meeting again, but you are trying to… Read More
Why You Need Input from Your Children’s Ministry Leaders to Relaunch Church
If you’re a pastor, you’ve likely faced an onslaught of questions as you consider how and when to reopen your church during this pandemic. How many people can gather? Will we require masks? Do we have enough volunteers? How many people will… Read More
Neighbors Around the World
It may be the first of September, but that hasn’t stopped your favorite retailer from decking the halls with boughs of (plastic) holly! This year, it feels as though we’re all pushing hard for December—not just because it brings Christmas, but because… Read More
Covid-19 | Elementary | Preschool | Volunteers
Virtual Small Groups Guide
Digital small groups can be tough. Whether you are continuing to see activity and interaction online or you’re experiencing a drop off in engagement, here's a guide with 7 tips to increase engagement with your digital small groups. Read More
5 Ways to Recruit Kids Ministry Volunteers (and one way not to)
While the easiest thing to do is say that we need more stage time, or wish the senior leader would talk about the needs of kid and student ministry every week, the reality is that mass cattle calls don’t yield the best… Read More