Ministry of the Month

  As adults in the church congregation, we are called to guide our children in their spiritual journey through the word of God. Now that’s a tall order! How do we keep future generations engaged and inspired when they’re still learning how to “just be kids” themselves? Sunday School, church nurseries, VBS, and youth groups

  There are many reasons a congregation might look at upgrading an existing play area or adding a completely new playground to their church property. There are also several things that you should consider when you’re ready to begin the process. Why Should Anyone Invest in a New Playground or Upgrade Existing Equipment and Play

  If your church has a childcare center, you understand how certain pieces of equipment are necessary for running a safe, successful operation. No matter the size of your daycare, these seven equipment choices are essential for success. CRIBS When selecting the right cribs, consider models that can easily be converted to an evacuation crib

  Preschool ministry is vital to the church because children are a vital part of the church. After picking up my five-year-old son from children’s church one Sunday, he took off running and cut off an older couple who were gingerly making their way to the car. Horrified, I apologized to the woman. The white-haired

  To stream or not to stream? That is the question. The answer is quite simple…STREAM! In the current world in which we live, how can you not? For houses of worship, dipping your toes into the world of live streaming need be neither expensive, nor convoluted. Contrary to widely held belief, streaming your sermons

  Everyone budgets. Consciously or subconsciously; intentionally or by default. Everyone has a limited amount of resources, and so everyone has to make decisions about how to spend their resources. Event planners are no different. There is a finite amount of money, and planners have to be intentional about where to allocate it. The question

  By Doug Franklin Your mission trip has the potential to be a great and impactful experience for the community you’ll serve and for your students. But there may be a disconnect between your goals for your trip and your students’ expectations. While you (and your students’ parents) may be excited for students to learn

  The school year is nearly over, and, for many families, it’s time to take a break, sleep in, and enjoy a slower pace of life. But for churches, summer is a busy time. Children and student camps are around the corner. Vacation Bible Schools (or other summer programs) are being planned. You have volunteers

  By Margaret Marcuson Historically, churches have always struggled with communication. Whether it’s trying to let people know about new programs, or recruiting coordinating volunteers, or communicating the vision—we face a long list of communication challenges. Pastors I coach say, “We need a communications committee that works,” or “We’ve got to get someone on staff

  Faith and technology may seem worlds apart, but in the rapidly evolving digital landscape, they’re coming together in powerful ways. The church, a timeless institution, is now leveraging modern technology to foster divine connections and strengthen its outreach. The tool leading this revolution? Custom mobile apps for churches. In this comprehensive exploration, we delve