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Resources to equip and empower your ministry
Welcome! We hope that these resources can offer something valuable: a practical solution, a curiosity-inspiring new perspective, or a connection to a community of passionate leaders.
How it works
All resources below were chosen to be self-paced, community-based, and well-researched.
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Self-paced
God sets the standard of love and respect. We follow God’s lead in treating children as full members of God’s family.
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Community-based
Find support in your research as you connect with podcast hosts and guests, scholars, ministry leaders, and volunteers along the way.
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Well-researched
Learn practically with research from a diverse and multi-talented crowd of people, wherever wisdom is found.
Big Ideas
Explore and reflect on key topics like belonging, prayer, worship, and more.
Children’s Ministry 101
New to children’s ministry or wanting a refresher? This big idea gathers resources to get back to basics.
Prayer
Struggling to teach kids to pray? This big idea gathers resources to help you engage in playful, meaningful prayer with kids.
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Interactive Kids' Ministry: Explore & Test
Learn MoreIncorporating opportunities for kids to explore and test…
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Teaching Kids to Pray: 4 Ideas for Praying Outside
Learn MoreLooking for fun and engaging ways to teach…
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Is it okay if my kid draws through the whole service? (with Robin Barfield)
Learn MoreHow do we know if kids are paying…
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Beyond Family Devotions: 5 Faith Practices You Can Try This Week
Learn MoreIn this guest post, Children’s Ministry veteran and…
Toolkits
Consider a central question for kids and adults, empowered with relevant research, downloadable ministry resources, inspiration, and more.
To be continued...
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Podcast
This conversational podcast explores and reflects on a high view of children for Christian parents. Along the way we’ll have conversations with experts and consider questions from real kids.
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What Really Matters for My Kids' Faith? (with Dr. Mimi Larson)
Welcome to Season 2 of The Child in…
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Should we make kids sing in church? (with Kelsey Kramer McGinnis)
What can we control, and what can’t we…
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Is it okay if my kid draws through the whole service? (with Robin Barfield)
How do we know if kids are paying…
