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in this issue
This Is Family Ministry
More than the current fad, family ministry is sweeping through children's ministries today.
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The B-I-B-L-E
How to make it The Book for Kids!
Still Hungry
How do we help materialistic kids who are full of the things of this world...still hunger for the things of God?
Handbook How To
Your guide to developing a complete handbook -- before you kick off your fall program.
Prayer for the Ages
Nurturing conversations with God and children at every stage.
Go-Out-and-Serve
How externally focused churches minister to -- and through -- kids.
I'd Rather Be Anywhere But Here
A humorous look at what to say and do when kids make it clear your classroom is the last place they want to be.
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Christmas Wish List
Just what you wanted! An exclusive sneak peak at this year's best Christmas productions.
Special Section
The Give Big
Host this event to support a great cause and remind kids and families about the joy in giving. |
in every issue
From the Editor
Keeping Current
What you need to know about today's kids and their culture.
New Stuff
Our recommendations for the best resources.
Readers Speak
Opinions and advice -- straight from children's ministers.
Heart Matters
"Pick a child, any child!"
by Mary Rice Hopkins and Darcie Maze.
age-level insights
Birth to 2
Playground play dates, outdoor fun, feeding the multitude, and more.
Ages 3 to 5
The blame game, paint with me, rainbow streamers, and more.
Ages 6 to 9
Crazy Olympics, nature lovers, save the king, and more.
Ages 10 to 12
Preteen drama, celebrity interviews, ch-ch-ch-changes!, and more.
ideas
Reaching Out
Teddy Bears for kids in crisis, hoops of hope, and welcoming kids.
Family Ministry
Family Olympics, empowering parents, and parental allies.
Special Needs
What's an ICEP, appreciating school workers, and advocacy in action.
Discipline Q&A
Cell phones in class, when a child drives you nuts, and keeping nursery toys out of the wrong hands.
Leading Volunteers
Contagious community, picnic at the park, call backs, and more.
Teacher Telegram*
Chalky stories, running late, commonalities, and more.
Parents Only*
Downtime, I spy God, nurturing friendships with Jesus, and more.
