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 ...

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 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 ...

July 26, 2022

Succession Planning – Preparing for Change

It doesn’t matter how stable your organization is; change is inevitable. Staff and leadership transitions can happen frequently. Consider how your organization would respond if you lost any of your most important volunteers, staff, and leadership positions today? Would there be people ready to assume ...

July 20, 2022

12 Questions to Ask When Creating a Safety Plan

As a leader in a child-centered organization, one of your most significant responsibilities is providing a safe environment for kids, youth, and staff. Regardless of your children’s area size, it’s best to have a safety plan in place. A safety plan is a preparatory approach ...