Fresh ideas for Kids Spots
With the start of a new year, here are some fresh ideas for kids spots in church gatherings. I encourage you to evaluate their suitability for your context based on your convictions about the purpose of that time.
The Three R’s of Gospel-Shaped Discipline with Kids
One of the biggest fears people have about serving in children’s ministry leadership roles is around behaviour management. What do you do when a child refuses to cooperate? What do you do when the group won’t settle down and listen?
Annemarie helps us understand that the gospel should be guiding not just what we share in teaching times, but also how we relate to children who misbehave, and provides 3 helpful guidelines that you can take into your interactions with misbehaving children.
Exploring the Epistles with Kids
Teaching Paul’s epistles, such as Colossians and Ephesians, to children may seem challenging. However, these letters offer rich opportunities for spiritual and moral development that are invaluable in a child’s faith journey. Here are some helpful ideas to help you engage children with God’s Word.
Why our Theology of Sin Matters
Talking about sin can seem negative and risky, especially when kids are part of the equation. Yet it is undeniably important if we want to be faithfully teaching God’s Word and pointing young people to Jesus.
How we understand sin will impact not only how we seek to disciple young people but also how we understand ourselves. Here’s a few observations on how our theology of sin speaks into our life and ministries.
Responding to Big Emotions in Children
Join Annemarie on a journey into the heart of children's emotions, where frustration, anger, and sadness often run wild. Discover why it's crucial to acknowledge these feelings without judgment and how to clarify boundaries while offering support and empathy.
Gospel-shaped Discipline and Sin in Children’s Ministry
Where do we turn to when children are misbehaving? Read how you can respond in a godly manner.
Encouraging kids to read their bible daily
We want kids to be learning the spiritual discipline of daily bible reading and prayer, and forming these habits that will nurture their faith for a lifetime. The question is how do we help them get started?
When we forget the heart in teaching the Bible
Ensuring to not miss out on the heart when preparing to teach the bible.
Keeping it real in SRE
Helping young people see that SRE is not like other subjects at school. It’s about a God who is very real and wonderfully good. A God we can not only learn about but be in right relationship with, because of Jesus.
Seven ways to keep your SRE lessons engaging
Practical steps to make your SRE lessons engaging and keeping your kids focused.
Preparing and Delivering an SRE Lesson (Module 3 Refresher)
A refresher of the Module 3 training, Preparing and Delivering a Lesson (Primary).
Three principles and three skills for group management
It takes skills and confidence to manage a group of children well. These often come with experience supplemented with training and support. Here are some tips on how to grow in your management skills in children’s ministry.
Back to basics in SRE
As a new year begins and the SRE Teacher’s Manuals are pulled out and dusted off, it’s a great time to remember the basics of an effective SRE lesson and set a goal for continued improvement.
The Challenge of Evaluating Ministry
Consider how to set yourself up well for whatever lies in store in 2022.
Supporting Families with Home Discipleship
How to meaningfully support parents raise their children to know Christ
Connecting visitors into church community
Learn how to be mindful and creative about connecting visitors into your church community
555 Challenge: Reading God’s Word with your children
Using the 555 Challenge as a way to read God’s Word with your children will help your family grow in faith
Four ideas for a Merry (Covid-safe) Christmas
Here are four COVID safe ideas to give you inspiration as you plan for ministry this Christmas season
Using ‘Think, Pair, Share’ with kids and youth
Think, Pair, Share is a great tool to generate meaningful discussion, participation from everyone in the group as well as allows everyone a chance to think deeper.