December 2024

3 Steps To Mapping Out Your Ministry Year

The Lord guides our steps, but we can be good stewards of the time He’s given us through intentional planning. Planning ahead allows for a more balanced and sustainable year in ministry, and it doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. (And you don't have to do it alone! Join us Thursday, January 2, 2025 for an online interactive workshop where we'll plan and pray for our year together. Save your spot here!) So grab your calendar and a pencil (because we never plan in pen), and let’s jump in to map out your ministry year! 1) Start with the big picture. Look at the vision of your ministry and use it to set goals for the year (use our Ministry Goal Setting Guide to help). Then create calendar events that help you accomplish those goals. Our goals give us the direction and boundaries for our calendar. Write down all the...
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Goal Getter Pages

These Goal-Getter pages pair well with our free Ministry Goal Setting Guide to help you keep track and stay accountable to your goals all year long! What’s included? Block Year Planner (to see your year visually - is one season busier than others?) Yearly Goal Planner by Month (choose 1-3 goals to focus on each month) Monthly Goal Pages - get specific with your monthly goals here by adding the action steps needed to make them happen Weekly Planner - Use weekly to help focus your tasks and goals. Download Goal Getter Pages Here!   These pages are additional resources found in the Workshop Workbook for our upcoming Mapping Out Your Ministry Year Planning and Prayer Workshop happening Thursday, January 2, 2025! This ridiculously practical online workshop will guide you in creating a balanced ministry...
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Top 10 Christmas Worship Songs for Your KidMin

Your kids will love singing along to these Christmas worship songs that help remind them about why we celebrate Christmas! Seeds Kids Worship - "Joy (Luke 2:8-14)" - This one literally has kids singing the story of Jesus' birth! Listen here. Doorpost Songs - "Go Tell It On the Mountain" - Here's a bubbly, upbeat version of the classic Christmas carol. Go tell everyone: Jesus Christ is born! (My preschooler has been singing this one non-stop!) Listen here. Yancy - "Christmas Time" - Slow things down and remind kids of the true meaning of Christmas: love, peace, joy and most of all Jesus. Listen here. Amber Sky Records - "Christmas This Year" - This is a favorite in our house and in our ministry! Listen here. Doorpost Songs - "Unto Us" - The familiar words of Isaiah 9, “Unto us a child is born,” come to life in a brand new way in this...
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Christmas Cards Printable

Need a simple and fun activity for Christmas that encourages kids to think about sharing the joy of Christmas with others? Print these sweet Christmas cards on cardstock, cut, then let kids color and write a special Christmas note inside! Perfect for early arrivers, a family activity, or a small group activity. Download the Cards here! These Christmas Cards are included in the Make It Christmas Family Devotion, a devotional/activity book organized into four weeks of Christmas experiences to help families focus their Christmas on Jesus! It’s available in 2 versions to give the option to make it a kit with materials or provide just the book with printables. Learn more about this unique Christmas family devotion...
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5 Steps for Finishing Your Year like a KidMin Pro

As the year winds down, it’s easy for children's ministry leaders to shift into survival mode (or maybe you've already been in survival mode since Thanksgiving). Between holiday events, family commitments, and the regular demands of ministry, December can feel overwhelming. But what if instead of just surviving, we made it our goal to finish the year strong? To actually enjoy this season and set ourselves up for success in the next year? Here are some practical steps to help you end the year like a KidMin Pro and set the stage for January. Celebrate - Take time to celebrate all God has done in your ministry this year. What were the big wins? What prayers were answered? Celebrate those victories with your team, volunteers, and even your congregation. This might look like sharing a year-in-review video during a Sunday service, writing...
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Last Christmas

🎵 "Last Christmas, we shared these ideas & freebies, but some of you weren’t here. This year, to save you some time, I’m bringing them back in case you missed them." 🎵 Ok, so maybe those aren’t the lyrics, but it’s true! (And you already have my heart anyway, kidmin leader.) Here are our top posts and freebies from Last Christmas! Wondering to Bethlehem Advent Devotional for Kids If you’ve been around long, then you know how much I love talking about the imagination and learning. Developing a child’s biblical imagination is a key element of their spiritual development, which is why I am STOKED for the newest Advent Devotional for Kids: Wondering to Bethlehem. Learn more about it here. 3 Things Every Child Needs to Know About Christmas There are a lot of things kids may know about Christmas and...
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8 Christmas & Winter Hands-On Devotions for Families

Our 8 Summer Toy Family Devotions was such a hit, I am THRILLED to share these Christmas and Winter options! Kelly, a kidmin leader in Springfield, IL, created these to share with the families in her ministry as part of her parent resource shelves. Below you will find devotions built around easy-to-find items. Some of these are Christmasy - others are just wintery that could be available all season long.  You can choose to use all or only some - each is independent. You can reword or change up any of the devotions included here - make them your own! The document is unformatted; I use them plain like this, but you are welcome to format them and pretty them up however works for you! You’re also welcome to use these at church and make as many copies as needed for your church families. If you want to provide both the devotions and the items to your...
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