Annemarie Rivers 30/9/20 Annemarie Rivers 30/9/20

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.

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Why now is the time for family visits

Visiting families in their homes can strengthen the effectiveness of your ministry of pastorally caring for others during this time of COVID-19.

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What's at the heart of effective ministry during isolation?

While your ministry continues online, ensure it is effectively serving and loving others with these six practical tips.

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How to faithfully answer your children's unspoken questions

No matter how many questions your kids ask about coronavirus, you can encourage them to continue trusting God.

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9 ideas for ‘long-distance’ children’s ministry

As you adapt to online ‘long-distance’ children’s ministry, let’s help kids engage deeply in God’s Word.

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A week in the life of the Ministry Support Team

See how the Ministry Support Team work alongside many ministry leaders each week to help grow effective youth and children’s ministries in every church.

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Easy Christmas games for kids church and SRE

Celebrate Christmas with joy and thankfulness in your ministries with these five easy and effective games, perfect for children.

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7 ways to read the Bible with kids

Seven easy and fun ideas to help you read the Bible with kids

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Making the most of memory verses

Help the young people in your ministries to deeply understand God's Word with these three simple suggestions for teaching memory verses.

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A great holiday kids club is the result of how you think

Being clear on what your kids holiday club is aiming for will help shape the way you communicate with parents, leaders and your whole church

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17 quick and easy games for kids church and SRE classes

Quick and easy games requiring little or no prep to have up your sleeve for Kids Church and SRE classes

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Three ways to welcome new families

Welcoming is the first opportunity to show God's love to newcomers. How can you be effectively welcoming new families?

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Teaching kids to rest

We don't often teach our children about rest, but it is well worth thinking about how we can start them on the right track.

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9 creative ideas to celebrate Christmas with children

Looking for a unique approach to sharing the gospel this Christmas? Check out this list of engaging and faithful activities, perfect for children of various ages!

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Why I send my kids to camp

In the hustle and bustle of life, it can sometimes be hard to see the value of sending your children to camp. So why should we be encouraged to keep doing it?

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3 tips for helping kids develop a biblical worldview

How can we help children to grow up loving Jesus more than the world? Here are 3 tips to help you find opportunities for your children to develop a biblical worldview.