October 25, 2022

Resources for Bullying Prevention Month

Bullying is a serious and complex issue. October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Although we take one month to raise awareness, bullying happens all year long and in various forms, such as physical, cultural, verbal, emotional, sexual, and cyberbullying. Bullying happens regardless of socioeconomic factors ...

October 17, 2022

12 Children’s Ministry Fall Outreach Ideas

Struggling to attract new families? Fall is a fresh start and a great time to build community. It’s the time of year when the heat of summer disappears, the days become shorter, the foliage colors become vibrant, and sweater weather begins. According to the experts, ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Is Sharing 10 Ways to Stay Connected With Today's Kids A Guest Post from Dale Hudson

October 10, 2022

Guest Post: 10 Ways to Stay Connected With Today’s Kids

This week’s guest post is an excerpt from Dale Hudson’s latest book, “Fertile Soil…See Kids’ Faith Grow and Flourish for a Lifetime.” Dale has over 31 years of ministry experience, is the author of several books, and has been featured in Time Magazine and Christianity Today. ...

October 3, 2022

The Power of Smiling

Smiling, it’s a simple act we rarely think about when going about our daily lives. But the truth is every time we flash a smile, we send a message to the world. The act of smiling is fascinating because it is 100% original. According to ...

September 28, 2022

Get The Most Out of Your Screening Process – Webinar Recap

Eliminating easy access to ensure safety for your ministry Recently we did a webinar with Protect My Ministry because comprehensive screening and background checks of volunteers and staff are essential to keep kids safe. The goals of the webinar were to: Establish the importance, benefits, and key components ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Sharing A Webinar With Protect My Ministry

September 14, 2022

A Free Webinar with KidCheck and Protect My Ministry

Click here to reserve your seat. Title: Get the most out of your screening process. Description: Comprehensive volunteer/staff screening and background checks are a must to keep kids safe. Screening acts as a deterrent for possible offenders and provides a layer of protection for your organization. The ...

September 6, 2022

The Importance of the Annual Family Survey

Recently we shared a post on five items for success in children’s ministry and highlighted the benefits of using an annual survey to engage and connect with families. However, that’s just one of the many benefits of using an annual survey. More organizations should take advantage ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares Five Essential Items for Children's Ministry Leader Success

August 30, 2022

Five Items for Children’s Ministry Leader Success

Children’s ministry is essential to the church and significantly impacts other areas. Highly effective children’s pastors are exceptional, creative, resourceful, and intuitive leaders. They understand they have a big responsibility and work tirelessly for the families they serve. So, what do these talented, highly skilled miracle ...

August 23, 2022

The Importance of Reviewing Your Child Protection Policy

You may think of a policy manual as a dusty 3-ringer binder that hasn’t been opened since the day it was put on the bookshelf or in the file cabinet. Perhaps your organization thinks of policies and procedures as permanent or unchanging. Once the information is ...

August 16, 2022

15 Back to School Safety Tips for Families

For many families, back-to-school is not only a time of new beginnings but also a time of stress and anxiety over their children’s well-being and safety. You may receive family questions on how they can safeguard their children during the back-to-school craziness. Families are always ...