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.

Children’s Outreach Combines Fun With Learning

New Covenant UMC in Oklahoma connects with Spanish-speaking community through weekly summer children's outreach.

Try This: Start a Mentoring Ministry

Invest in the lives of kids without fathers by encouraging members to get involved.

5 Last-Minute Tips for VBS

How to make the days leading up to VBS more manageable, and possibly even more enjoyable.

A Father’s Day Lesson for Kids Without Fathers

For Father's Day, use these words to remind children of their heavenly Father.

Church Supports Parents of Kids With Mental Health Issues

Heart Matters ministry at Eastern Hills Community Church in Colorado provides space for parents to share and learn.

Try This: Host a Movie Night During Memorial Day Weekend

Use the long weekend to your advantage—throw a movie night! An outreach idea for kids and families.

Kids Camp Brings Gospel, Life Change to Foster Youth

Royal Family kids camp partners with churches to host weeklong summer camps and a mentoring program for foster children.

Try This: VBS Prep Day

The weekend before VBS starts, invite your church to come and help get the campus ready for the week ahead.