The Importance of First Impressions in Nursery Ministry

By Amber Lappin August 17, 2021

For families of young children coming to church, first impressions have always been important...

Building Disability Accommodations into Sunday School

By Rev. Carla Wilson August 10, 2021

Content Warning: Reference to the Holocaust

A truthful and vulnerable moment; I know that the..

Reconnecting with Kids in Your Congregation

By Ruth Sall August 5, 2021

The end of the summer approaches fast and the new church program year is about to begin. In family..

Welcoming People Back to Church

By Rebecca Ninke August 3, 2021

The first summer in a home we bought in 2014, I planted wisteria. It was a tiny little plant, but I..

Meaningful Conversation with Small Children

By Amber Lappin July 29, 2021

Young children’s vocabulary grows incrementally between the ages of two and five. They quickly pick..

Take a Walk; Say a Prayer

By Nicholas Tangen July 27, 2021

Many congregations are beginning to imagine strategies for returning to worship and in-person..

Talking to Children about Money

By Rebecca Ninke July 22, 2021

Our gospels record Jesus speaking on matters related to money and wealth more than any other topic...

Having Children Help with Announcements

By Cathy Skogen-Soldner July 20, 2021

Are your weekly announcements predictable? Spice up your announcements by getting the children..

Ministry Professionals Need a Break

By Ruth Sall July 15, 2021

There is a scene in the Pixar movie The Incredibles where Elastigirl is holding up a careening jet..

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