10 Kids Ministry Ideas When There Are Extra Christmas Services
Monday December 4, 2023 | Sue MathisThe holidays are a wonderful time for special services and activities that engage current and new families. But when extra holiday services are added, you might find yourself asking, “What do I do with the kids?” We asked our Orange Kids Specialist team for advice. Here are a few ideas from them to get […] Read more
Partnering with Parents: Where Does Your Bridge Lead?
Wednesday December 8, 2021 | Brett TalleyTo partner with parents in the best way, we must build a bridge. And not one between the youth ministry and the parents. One between the parent and the small group leader of their son or daughter. Read more
Create Opportunities to Experience Personal Ministry
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Engage Parents To Have Positive Spiritual Influence
Monday September 13, 2021 | Orange LeadersOn average, a ministry leader has 40 hours in a given year to impact the life of a kid or teenager. In other words, there are many different things working against a kid showing up to your church. To name a few . . . vacation days, holidays, sick days, and blended family calendars. But […] Read more
You Might Be a Kids SGL if…
Monday May 11, 2020 | Afton PhillipsBetween the ages of 5 and 12, you learn and change a lot. You might see your few learn to read or lose their first tooth or style their hair themselves. The best part of this phase . . . they are hilarious. So we’ve collected a few scenarios that will probably sound really familiar […] Read more
Fresh Start, Full Cup
Friday May 1, 2020 | Adriana HowardEven though the new year can sometimes feel a little bittersweet because it’s the end of something, it’s also very exciting because it’s the beginning of something else. And even if you’re like me and resolutions aren’t really your thing, there is still something refreshing about a clean slate. Clean slates look like do-overs. They […] Read more
Fixing a Leaky Bucket
Friday May 1, 2020 | Ashley BohincImagine you have a bucket. Every time you try to fill the bucket, 85% of the water leaks out instantly, and you’re left with a measly 15%. I’m guessing that you probably won’t attempt to fill that bucket more than once or twice before you either fix the bucket or get a new one. What’s funny […] Read more
The Beauty of ‘I See You’
Friday May 1, 2020 | Adriana HowardFred Rogers teaches us small group leaders and ministry leaders a lot about what it means to make kids feel seen. Known. Loved. Enough. How can we make a difference in the lives of kids throughout our own church neighborhood? Read more
Leaning Into Thanksgiving Hurts
Friday May 1, 2020 | Adriana HowardFor kids in your small group, Thanksgiving might not always be a time of cheer and laughter. Sometimes, life circumstances can make the holidays hurt. The good news is there are things that you as a small group leader can do to support hurting students during this time. Read to learn more. Read more
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