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How to Implement Better Accessibility in Your Church’s Children’s Ministry

I love that children’s ministers are thinking about how to make all children feel welcome at church. They want to do evangelism and discipleship with all kids. They just don’t feel...

Children’s Outreach Opportunities in The Summer Months

Let your choice regarding summer children's ministry lead you to effectively sharing Jesus with these children first and foremost. The post Children’s Outreach Opportunities in Th...

Announcing Rooted Children’s Ministry Curriculum: Why and How to Use ‘Gospel Basics’

Our goal is that our babies in the nursery would return to the Church as adults. Rooted Children’s Curriculum supports that mission. The post Announcing Rooted Children’s Ministry...

Building Faith’s Top Picks for Children’s Ministry Curriculum

Looking for the “best” curriculum for your children's ministry? There are many options from a variety of publishers and denominations. The right choice depends entirely on your con...

Five Foundations for Ministry to Children — Colin Buchanan

“I want to share something of my story to encourage you to consider that God is in the midst of your story, working it out and equipping you. I want to encourage you that your mini...

Equip Your Church with Christ-Centered Curriculum—Discover Show Me Jesus and More from Great Commission Publications!

Equip your church with Christ-centered curriculum! Show Me Jesus from GCP teaches the full redemption story, points every child to Jesus, and strengthens family discipleship. The p...

A Testimony of Calling to Children’s Ministry Beyond My Ability

I am convinced that every beautiful piece of ministry I have been a part of has never been because of my ability, but because I am his child, because he is in control, and because...

Engaging All Generations in Worship

Children remind the church of God’s faithfulness across generations. They remind us that the covenant promises of God continue from one generation to the next. The post Engaging Al...

Free, Accessible, and Faithful Bible Study Resources

Whether you are a parent discipling your kids at home or a youth minister equipping students and their families, the following resources are historically proven and doctrinally vet...

Parent Night Out: A Ministry of Rest and Belonging

At St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, one of the most impactful formation ministries in our parish does not happen in a classroom or around a formal curriculum. It happens on Saturday eve...

Children Are Never Too Young to Know Christ

My fourteen-year-old daughter and I recently discussed a distressing belief in the Church today: the idea that young people are incapable of embracing the Faith in a deeper way. Ha...

Sharing in Service, Sharing in Life: Integrating Youth into Our Church Families

Inviting youth to serve in church ministries helps teenagers feel more connected to their church community—and more seen and known by others—in a time where loneliness and isolatio...

A Refuge from Instability: Foster Care, the Gospel, and Youth Ministry

Foster care offers a great opportunity for the church and youth ministry to love without reservation, fully embodying the gospel of Jesus Christ. The post A Refuge from Instabilit...

How Summer’s Side by Side Activities Can Open Up Gospel Conversations

Jesus recognized the way activities can feed deeper conversations. Enter the chaos and camaraderie of summer children's and youth ministry with anticipation and prayer. Jesus serve...

Offer Presence and Support for Our Youth Activities

There are several simple, meaningful ways to support children, youth, and families at UUCC. Some of these are one-time opportunities, and some are ongoing ways to help keep our sha...

Raising children in faith

Dr Kenisha Jackson shares her insights into raising emotionally healthy children. 

Want Your Students To Love The Word? Love It First

When we teach the Word, we teach about the Son of God, Jesus Christ himself. Want your students to love the Word? Love him first. The post Want Your Students To Love The Word? Love...

Vacation Bible School in Miami | A Miami Mom’s Guide

Within the MMC team, we hold a deep appreciation for the transformative power of Vacation Bible School. It serves as a beacon of safe and joyous fun for children, providing […] The...

Going Back to Camp: Gospel Comfort for Campers and Their Parents

We send our children to camp with a God who is for them, who gave up his Son on their behalf, and who graciously gives them all they will need. From distress to death, nothing can...

Run Child Run

Run Child Run. Hebrews 4. May 24th, 2026. Rick Reeves

Open Heaven 17 June 2026 – Children Belong To God

Rooted Resources For Summer Youth Ministry Trips and Camps

Whether you’re accompanying teenagers to camp for fun and spiritual growth or taking them to serve and learn from the local church in another part of the world, these weeks away ca...

Reimagining Summer Ministry

Students are out of school, the weather is warming up (or downright hot if you’re in the South), and vacations are underway—summer is here! This season presents a unique opportunit...

Open Heaven 27 May 2026 – Prayers For Children