5 features of a successful church nursery

By Sparkhouse May 14, 2018

Often, church nurseries are born out of necessity. They give parents a reprieve and an opportunity..

How to keep teens engaged in confirmation

By Reverend Daniel Davis May 11, 2018

In April of 2018, Sparkhouse invited the Rev. Daniel Davis of Westminster United Presbyterian..

Youth Ministry Podcast: Leading a great mission trip

By Sparkhouse May 10, 2018

At this point in the year, I’m not sure who’s more excited for the summer—the adults or the kids...

Mother’s Day musings: how to care for your "kids" when you have kids

By Sparkhouse May 9, 2018

Youth group leaders, Sunday school teachers, nursery and playroom volunteers. If you’re like most..

3 ways to engage all kids in your one room Sunday school

By Sparkhouse May 8, 2018

Older kids are bored and younger kids are plain confused. Leaders are having difficulties teaching..

Teaching babies about faith

By Amber Lappin May 7, 2018

So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ

–Romans 10:17

Let’s all be honest about Ascension Day, shall we?

By David Schoenknecht May 4, 2018

We used to have Thursday night Ascension Day services in my home congregation. I grew up thinking..

Three resources to continue faith formation in the summer

By Sparkhouse May 3, 2018

Summer can be a really strange time for people who work or volunteer as ministry leaders. On the..

Mother’s Day musings: Celebrating the women in your ministry

By Sparkhouse May 2, 2018

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Though it’s a popular secular holiday, its Sunday place on..

Frolic Preschool: Sunday school reimagined

By Sparkhouse May 1, 2018

Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is..

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