Did you know that a healthy, thriving Children's Ministry is one of the greatest ways to help your church grow? But behind every vibrant Kids Ministry is a leader who needs support. Here are three intentional things you can do to help your Children's Ministry leader thrive.

How can I generate momentum in my church and get people back from being in summer mode? Hosting a strategic start-up event in the fall generates momentum within your church. It will bring families back into the swing of things while also being intentionally outbound.

What about taking a different approach or changing our perspective by looking at "Family Services" as an opportunity for intergenerational experiences? Here are some ideas for good practices in family services.

Why would a church create a preteen ministry instead of combining this age group with kids or youth? Tweens are at a unique time in their lives when they need critical investment. It is a time when they make many life decisions and form their values.

How can churches equip parents to disciple their children? Biblical illiteracy is rampant, and culture is dictating what people should do rather than a Spirit-led, Biblical pattern. Our kids are casualties!

We are presently in a very new era of ministry. There is no guidebook for the age we are currently in. We must get into their fishbowl as cross-cultural missionaries and lead like Jesus, love like Jesus, and serve as Jesus would.

What kinds of successful Kids’ Events are happening in the province? Kathy Zelman, our Children and Family Ministry Specialist, celebrates the wins of the Fall and Christmas season of events – especially outbound!

This summer, families and kids are looking for opportunities to build community and connections. Your church is primed and ready to create experiences that facilitate this! Here are some ideas to get you inspired.

The Kids Church Library is for you. It’s a one-stop resource for all things kids ministry and it’s populated by actual children’s ministers and ministries. You can access everything you need for a powerful children’s ministry right here.

An overview of children’s ministry curriculums for every size church.

Every church needs risk management procedures and this webinar will help you develop one.

We are inspired by our everyday Children’s Ministry heroes in the ABNWT District! What they did this past number of months is truly amazing. Kathy Zelman asked some of our CM people to send in highlights and it is so great to see what God is doing in our District. May this encourage you and spur on with some great ideas in your context this upcoming year.

In this blog you will find helpful ideas and resources for creating your Easter Experience whether you are in person or online, needing an online plug and play, or simply some Pinterest ideas to enrich what you are already planning.

Updated resources to access The Alberta Government or AHS for clarification on COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions. Links to helpful sites to empower Kids Min leaders.

If we can reach them before the age of 14, we won’t have a rescue operation when they are older.

We are all finding ourselves in very unique situations as a result of the COVID 19 Pandemic.
This provides unique opportunities for a different kind of ministry to kids and families.