How to Create Simple Church Games for Kids

If you’ve spent more than a few weeks in kids ministry, chances are you’ve played a lot of games. Games sit at the center of ministry because it gives...

How to Create Simple Church Games for Teenagers

If you’ve spent more than a few weeks in youth ministry, chances are you’ve played a lot of games. Games sit at the center of ministry because they give...

4 Tips for Leading Kids in Small Groups

The first time you’re in charge of a small group of kids, you might feel pretty intimidated. It’s a big responsibility, and there’s so much to remember—names, talking points, and...

4 Tips for Leading Teenagers in Small Groups

The first time you’re in charge of a small group of teenagers, you might feel pretty intimidated. It’s a big responsibility, and there’s so much to remember—names, talking points, and...

Responding to Teenagers in Crisis

If we asked you to share your favorite memories from ministry, it might take you a minute. Ministry is full of things to remember, from the funny, random things teenagers...

Responding to Kids in Crisis

If we asked you to share your favorite memories from ministry, it might take you a minute. Ministry is full of things to remember, from the funny stories kids share...

4 Things to Include in Your Ministry’s Parent Handbook

Imagine this … A new family comes to your ministry. They’re full of questions about how you teach and disciple students, what your program looks like, and the ways they...

How to Recruit, Train & Retain Volunteers

Have you ever struggled to find volunteers for your ministry? Without volunteers, there’s so much our ministries wouldn’t be able to do well, like… Games. Small groups. Building relationships. Setting...

5 Icebreakers for Connecting With Kids

Leading a small group of kids can feel a lot like herding kittens. They might not all be paying attention. They might be making noise. And at least one of...

5 Icebreakers for Connecting With Teenagers

If you’ve ever run a small group, you know how intimidating it can feel. You’ve got a group of teenagers who may or may not know each other. They have...