Children

Chemistry and the Cross

The event proved so popular that Cross Point ended up holding two more of these science-based events. The church also used its established partnerships with local schools to hold science days at two campuses at which students seized the opportunity to build and fly rockets, construct a bridge, conduct experiments, perform a bounce test and other fun and educational activities.

Vulnerability Is the Key to Community

To be vulnerable means that you are putting yourself in a position of defenselessness and putting yourself in a position to be hurt. You are opening yourself up to being hurt by being honest and transparent about your failings, your flaws, and your fears.

Bear Hugs

Until their participation in the ministry, the children had never thought about how such a small thing like a stuffed animal could help a child in distress.

Oklahoma Church ‘Adopts’ the Students and Staff of a Public School

Members at Oakdale Baptist Church ask school officials about the needs they have and find ways to meet them.

Try This: 5 Steps to Creating a Christmas Store for Low-Income Families

Follow the plan of several Chicago-area churches, who served more than 200 families and nearly 550 children.

Try This: 9 Ways to Support Schools, Students, Parents and Teachers

Let parents and kids alike know you’re there to support them—not only as that first day approaches, but all year long.

Media Team: A Great Way to Get Teens Involved in VBS

"It’s exhausting. It’s messy. It requires significant preparation and oversight, but is it worth the investment? Absolutely."

Church’s Sports Programs Help Kids Build Self-Esteem and Develop Spiritually

Centreville UMC in Virginia helps build self-esteem and spiritual development in kids through sports teams.

Try This: Summer Story Time for Kids

Host a half-hour story time for children one morning a week during the summer.

Church Opens Playground Equipment to Entire Community

Conyers Presbyterian Church finds a way to connect with parents in the surrounding community.

Foster Care: 9 Ways Your Church Can Raise Visibility

How your church can practically get involved by mobilizing people to not only care for kids but also support those who do.