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Bullying Conversation Guide

      In one large study, about 49% of children in grades 4–12 reported being bullied by other students […]

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Dealing With Tough Questions

Doubts. We all have them, and dealing with them can be difficult! Our responses to the doubts and questions of kids in our ministries are so important when it comes to laying a sure foundation on which they can build their faith.

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Self-Care

Leading in Kids Ministry can get rough. Between burnout, discouragement, and crazy schedules, it can be difficult to factor our own spiritual and emotional health into the equation. Here are a few tips to help you get started with self-care and making space for times of refreshment.

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Divorce Conversation Guide

Divorce and family instability can be a tough issue to tackle in your ministry. This conversation can help give you some quick ideas on how to deal with this touchy subject in a kid-appropriate way.

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How to Grow Leaders

Building a volunteer base and growing leaders is one of the most crucial aspects of kids' ministry, so how do we help inspire and equip the people in our congregations to lead and disciple in our ministries?

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Leading Your Team Through Coronavirus

Kris Smol, Executive Director of Discovery Land Ministries, leads the children’s ministry team at Appleton Alliance Church in Wisconsin. She […]

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Shifting from Volunteers to Leaders

We need to stop just volunteering and start leading. David’s story is an outstanding example of a loving, caring adult […]

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How to Help Our Kids Deal with Fears Surrounding COVID-19

Awana CEO Valerie Bell joined Host Ross Cochran via phone to discuss her perspective on how to help our children […]

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What is Become? (The 3B Philosophy)

The 3B Philosophy: Belong, Believe, Become, is the cornerstone of the Resilient Disciples conversation. So why is becoming so important?

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What is Believe? (The 3B Philosophy)

The 3B Philosophy: Belong, Believe, Become, is the cornerstone of the Resilient Disciples conversation. So what is it about believe that makes it so important?

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What is Belong? (The 3B Philosophy)

The 3B Philosophy: Belong, Believe, Become, is the cornerstone of the Resilient Disciples conversation. So what makes belong so important?

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A brite* Field Test: How Our Weekend Curriculum Was Developed

As part of our brite* kids curriculum development process, we knew that it was imperative to conduct a field test […]