Fruit Pizza: Fruit of the Spirit Family Activity

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As you're encouraging families to taste and see God's goodness this summer, share this fun fruit of the Spirit activity with your families to do together this summer![/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download the Fruit Pizza Family Activity Here!" align="center" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F06%2FDeeper-KidMin-Fruit-Pizza-Freebie-updated.pdf"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="13453" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://deeperkidmin.com/product/church-take-out-box-fruit-of-the-spirit-edition/"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Use the second page of this download to share the recipe with your families digitally or as print-outs. And if you really want to...

Taste and See God’s Goodness this Summer

"Taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed is the person who goes to him for safety." Psalm 34:8 (NIRV) Psalm 34:8 tells us to “taste and see” how good our God is. Growing up, I always thought that verse was a little silly. How do I "taste" God? I enjoy a good snack just as much as the next kidmin leader, but this verse talks about more than just food consumption. During my research and lesson prep for this Sundae Sunday lesson, I dove into the meaning of Psalm 34:8 to discover its sweet truths, and God's been showing me how this powerful verse reminds us of His goodness and invites us to taste and see it in our ministries during the summer. Psalm 34:8 encapsulates a profound truth: God's goodness is not an abstract concept but a tangible reality that can be experienced personally. It encourages us to engage with God, to take a...

When You See Fireflies Book Review & Giveaway: A Practical Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Generation Alpha

In the age of rapidly evolving technology and shifting societal norms, it is crucial to gain insight into the next generation. In Janine McNally's recent book When You See Fireflies, she offers an enlightening and practical exploration of Generation Alpha, providing valuable information and guidance for parents, ministry leaders, and anyone interested in understanding and nurturing this unique generation. This book delves deep into the unique characteristics of Generation Alpha, uncovering their potential and offering actionable strategies for investing in their spiritual lives. Here's a quick glance at 4 things I love about the book: It unveils the world of Generation Alpha - When You See Fireflies starts by introducing readers to Generation Alpha, which includes children born between 2010 and 2025. Through meticulous research and...

9 Ways to Use ChatGPT in KidMin

Technology continues to expand and make our lives easier as ministry leaders. The latest advancement includes AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Google's Bard. When I asked ChatGPT to define itself and its capabilities, it responded: "ChatGPT is an advanced language model developed by OpenAI. It uses artificial intelligence to generate human-like text responses based on the prompts it receives. Essentially, it's a computer program that can have text-based conversations with users, providing information, answering questions, and engaging in discussions on a wide range of topics. Its purpose is to assist users in various tasks, from finding information to creative writing, and more." By using an AI chatbot like ChatGPT or Google’s Bard, leaders can cut their email-writing time in half, streamline the research process, and explore creative series...

Father’s Day Ideas for your Children’s Ministry

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Celebrate the dads and men in your church this Father's Day with these fun ideas! TEACHING Father's Day Holiday History Lesson CRAFTS/PRINTABLES Father's Day Coloring Cards Father's Day Dad Joke Coloring Cards Father's Day All In One Pack Father's Day Tie Goody Bag Craft Father's Day Printables Father's Day Tie Craft Father's Day Coupons To the Best Pop (Soda or Popcorn) GAMES Does Dad Have Hair on His Chinny Chin Chin?  Double Vision: Father's Day Name That Super Dad Screen Game Father's Day Minute to Win It Games MEDIA Father's Day All in One Pack  I Love My Dad Because... Mini Movie Things Dads Say Mini Movie  Dad Jokes Mini Movie Dad You're the Best Version 1 (Title Graphics and matching Social Media Graphics) Dad You're the Best...