Why the Gospel Can’t Wait Until Easter

It’s easy to make Easter Sunday all about the gospel — and forget about it the rest of the year. But kids don’t just need to hear the good news once a year. They need it every week. GO!...

Aligning Preschool with Elementary — Yay or Nay?

I love healthy debate! Especially when it’s about how to most effectively reach kids with the gospel of Jesus. With that in mind, I present to you another “This or That!” It’s...

The BIG List of 2025 Children’s Ministry Curriculum

If you’ve ever found yourself knee-deep in curriculum samples wondering, “How do I even begin to compare all of these?”— you’re not alone. That’s exactly why we created the...

How (and why) to put Jesus at the center of every lesson…

If you’ve been in Children’s Ministry for awhile you’ve probably heard this classic story: A Sunday school teacher is giving a lesson and holds up a picture of a furry little animal...

6 Steps to Casting a “Sticky” Vision

As a children’s ministry leader, one of your most powerful tools is a clear, compelling vision. It’s not just a motivational phrase — it’s the heartbeat of your ministry. A strong vision inspires your...

From Good to Great: 5 Ways to Create a Five-Star Sunday Morning

Let’s be honest—every children’s ministry leader dreams of hearing kids say, “I can’t wait for church!” A fun, engaging Sunday morning doesn’t just magically happen, though. It takes some...

Why Teaching the Bible Chronologically Matters

Most kids know the story of David and Goliath. Some can tell you about Noah’s Ark or Jonah and the big fish. But ask them how these stories connect — or what they tell us about Jesus — and the answers...

A Tale Of Two Goodbyes

It was the best of goodbyes. It was the worst of goodbyes. If you’ve been in ministry (or even the workforce) for any length of time, you’ve likely had to say numerous...

BEWARE: Don’t make this mistake when teaching the Bible

Hey there, children’s ministry leaders! As we lead our kiddos on their spiritual journey, it’s so important that we handle the Bible with the care and respect it deserves. One common pitfall we need...

Join David Rausch for a demo of GO! Curriculum

You’ve probably heard this statistic before. A study by Barna found that nearly 75% of Christian youth fall away from the faith and leave the church after high school.  But you can...

Creating a safe place for kids in an unsafe world

If I were to ask you what your number one job as a children’s minister is, the first thing you might think of is sharing the good news of Jesus with kids.  And although that answer isn’t...

Is homeschool the next frontier for children’s ministry?

Children’s ministry has long focused on reaching kids through church programs —Sunday school, midweek gatherings, and special events. But what if one of the biggest opportunities for ministry isn’t...

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