The Christmas program: 5 key tips from a Sunday school leader

By Christy Olson October 2, 2018

Families LOVE the Christmas program as long as:

  • Their child gets to be Mary, Joseph, or Gabriel
  • ..

The one thing your preschool Sunday school lessons must include

By Sparkhouse October 1, 2018

As you think about your preschool Sunday school lessons and try out new things with your class,..

Your favorite blog posts from September 2018

By Sparkhouse September 28, 2018

Here in Minnesota, it seems like we were just getting ready for our first weekend up at the cabin..

Faith is key to longevity

By Sparkhouse September 27, 2018

It's natural for people to want more. More prosperity, more status and prestige, more..

What does Fortnite have to do with youth ministry?

By Bryan Bliss September 26, 2018

The video game Fortnite has captured the imaginations (and the free time) of students in a way that..

Connecting with kids with special needs who can't attend Sunday school

By Kathryn Watson September 25, 2018

At church, I generally work toward inclusion in Sunday school – making sure that the needs of kids..

How to find an early childhood ministry program that works

By Linda Tibbitts September 24, 2018

Walking into the church nursery, you see families laughing and learning together as they play their..

Harvesting faith through the arts: dance, music, and photography

By Christy Olson September 21, 2018

There is nothing like the sweet taste, sharp smells, and beautiful sights of harvest time. Harvest..

Saving a seat (and other Christian norms that speak "cliquish")

By Sparkhouse September 20, 2018

Adult small groups welcome participants to gatherings in words and actions, many of which are..

5 tips for boosting youth engagement in confirmation class

By Sparkhouse September 19, 2018

Today’s teens have busy lives and schedules – before school, after school, evenings, and weekends..

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