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Growing Your Children’s Ministry through Public School Outreach
This article was written by Kori Pennypacker, CEO of Bible2School. This is a paid partnership. Wouldn’t it be great if, as a children’s ministry leader, you could reach kids in your community who don’t attend church with the message of the Bible during the week? …
Leveraging Today’s Media to Impact Your Community 
This article was guest written by David Almgren. Movies have a unique ability to capture our hearts and minds, weaving stories that resonate across generations and cultures. From iconic lines like “I’ll be back” from The Terminator to the theme song from Back to the…
Implementing a Proven Discipleship Strategy Makes an Impact
When my two sons were younger, we spent countless hours playing with LEGO bricks—those small, colorful plastic pieces that come in various shapes and sizes. Over the years, our collection grew so large that we could build almost anything we imagined. We’d dump the container…
Don’t Just Teach Bible Stories; Teach the Story of the Bible
This article was written by Jenny Smith, lead curriculum developer for Brite at Awana. It is a paid partnership. Just like we wouldn’t give car keys to a kid and expect them to understand how to operate the vehicle or abide by the rules of…
A Nudge Toward Obedience Led to Gospel Games
This article was written by Nikki and Kory Jordan, founders of Gospel Games. It is a paid partnership. Obedience. It’s a word that can feel heavy—almost intimidating. It can stir up thoughts of restriction, obligation, or even resistance. But what if that’s not how God…
Take Time to Celebrate Easter, Not Just Execute It
As the Easter season quickly approaches, it’s all too easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of planning, rehearsals, enlisting additional volunteers, and ensuring that every detail of the kids’ services goes smoothly. After all, Easter is one of the biggest celebrations of the…
NextGen Ministry for the Whole Church
This article was written by Crystal Mazzuca, Hyfi Kids Content Editor and Resource Specialist for Lifeway Christian Resources. This is a paid promotion. When you hear the term “NextGen Ministry,” what comes to mind? Do you picture a space devoted to kids and students where…
Faith Conversations with Your Kids Aren’t as Awkward as You Think 
This article was written by the D6 Family. It is a paid promotion. Let’s be real—many parents see their role in their child’s spiritual development as little more than a chauffeur service. They drop off their kids at church, breathe a sigh of relief, and…
Teaching the Bible: Babies to Elementary 
This article was written by the Brite* Curriculum Team at Awana. It is a paid promotion. As children’s ministry leaders, we pray the kids we disciple will follow Jesus for life, not just while they’re in our ministry. Understanding how children learn at each stage …
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