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10 Commandments for Kids: Crafts and Games Children Will Enjoy

Use these 10 Commandments for kids activities for a “thou shalt enjoy” adventure!

Questions About Faith: 8 Tips for Responding to Children

Don't be intimidated by children's tough questions about faith. Instead, use these 8 helpful guidelines to provide answers and build trust.

Short Night Prayer Ideas for Children and Christian Families

Short night prayer ideas that are meaningful and not the "same old same old" will be a hit with families.

Christmas Jokes You Can Tell Kids: 25 Laughs for the Holidays

Connect with kids through Christmas jokes. You can use these with one child before service or in a large or small group.

Christmas Snack That Helps Kids Experience the Nativity Story

This Christmas snack isn't just yummy. Every piece of the snack mix tells a story about the Nativity and Jesus' birth.

Donate Toys for Christmas: 5 Places That Put Donations to Good Use

Want to donate toys for Christmas? As the holiday season approaches, consider these 5 places for donations.

Christmas Children’s Service Ideas to Use at Your Church

God gave Jesus at Christmas because of love. And because we love you, here are more than 100 children’s Christmas service ideas.

Christmas Games for Children: 5 Last-Minute KidMin Ideas

Need last-minute Christmas games for children? Then try out these five festive, fun Christmas activities for kids.

Nativity Crafts for Preschoolers: 25 Christmas Activities to Try

Nativity crafts for preschoolers should be easy yet have a wow factor. Use these 25 Christmas ideas with young children.

Christian Christmas Activities: 30 Christ-Centered Ideas for Families

Christian Christmas activities for families are a highlight of the holiday season. Discover 30 fun, creative ways to celebrate Jesus with children.

Operation Christmas Child: Shoebox Outreach Opens Doors and Hearts

Through Operation Christmas Child outreach events, communities are uniting and families are hearing the Gospel.

Christmas Countdown Activities: 25 Seasonal Ideas for Children

Christmas countdown activities add joy and anticipation to the holidays. Use these 25 creative countdown ideas with your kids.

10 Winning Strategies for Worshipping With Kids

Worshipping with kids can be enjoyable! Here are our strategies when we take taking our kids, especially our very youngest, to worship that help make worship meaningful for both our kids and us.

Holiday Tips to Help You Thrive Throughout the Christmas Season

Use these 7 holiday tips to help you avoid burnout throughout the Christmas season.

Children’s Ministry Christmas Lesson: A Very Special Gift

If you need a stand-alone children's ministry Christmas lesson, then unwrap "The Christmas Gift."

Christmas Message for Children’s Church: 5 Seasonal Illustrations

A Christmas message for children's church is a wonderful way to share the gospel's good news with kids and families.

Dysfunctional Family: 5 Sneaky Traps To Avoid as Parents

Parents often make several common mistakes, even without realizing it. Discover if any of these dysfunctional family signs appear in your home.

Divorce & the Holidays: Ministering To Divorced Parents at Christmas

Divorce is difficult at Christmas. Read these five tips about ministering to divorced families during the holiday season.

Christmas Party Games: 15 Holiday Hits for After Children’s Church

Christmas party games add joy and laughter to kidmin gatherings. Use these 15 ideas after a children's church service or program.

What Christmas Is All About: Charlie Brown Shares the Season’s Meaning

What Christmas is all about plays a key role in the Peanuts classic "A Charlie Brown Christmas." How can we, like Linus, remember and share the true meaning of Christmas?

Sean Feucht, Eric Metaxas, and Russell Johnson Set To Lead ‘United...

On Thursday (April 25), political activist Sean Feucht will lead a “United for Israel March” at Columbia University alongside author Eric Metaxas and Pastor Russell Johnson of The Pursuit Church in Seattle, Washington.

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

Articles for Children's Ministry Leaders