The primary theological underpinning of Christmas is the incarnation. God takes on human form with..

Children Ministry, Christmas, incarnation

The time has come! That blessed (and often super stressful) time of year is upon us: Christmas..

Children Ministry, Christmas

I hate to admit it, but when I think about Christmas, joy at the birth of the Christ-child is not..

Advent, Christmas

Hard as it is to believe, Advent is almost upon us, which means that the Christmas pageants are..

Christmas, Disability

Upcoming holidays often spark big plans in children’s ministry. Of course, we want to make sure..

Events and Holidays, Christmas, Holidays, Thanksgiving

Advent is right around the corner and it’s that time of year when children’s ministry folks go into..

Children Ministry, Christmas, Crafts

A long-standing tradition in many congregations, the annual Christmas program showcases the talents..

Events and Holidays, Christmas, Holidays, christmas activities

Have your Christmas programs become a predictable format of readings, dialogues, and songs? This..

Children Ministry, Events and Holidays, Christmas, Holidays, christmas activities

Summer service is winding down, fall kick-off is around the corner, and—believe it or not—it is..

Events and Holidays, Advent, Christmas, holiday, Holidays, christmas activities

Though I’m not a NASCAR fan, I love the movie Talladega Nights. More precisely, I love one scene..

General Ministry, Christmas