October 2025

10 Tips for Planning Christmas in Your KidMin

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 10 Tips for Planning the Christmas Season in Children’s Ministry The Christmas season in children’s ministry is full of opportunity and activity. Between Christmas programs, family events, Advent lessons, and volunteer appreciation, it can feel like there’s always more to do. But what if this Christmas you could lead from a place of peace instead of pressure? Here are some practical tips to help you prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus with your kids and families, and join us on November 13 for an online workshop all about making Christmas manageable and meaningful in your kidmin. 1. Start early. Christmas always comes on the same day every year, but it still somehow manages to sneak up on us. The earlier you start planning, the more freedom you’ll have to stay organized and calm once December...
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Candy Cane Tag Printable

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Use these candy cane tags in a variety of ways to help kids learn about the significance and symbolism of this special Christmas treat! Attach them to real candy canes as a take-home treat or attach them to candy cane ornaments (purchased or handmade by the kids)! We've even included a simple bead candy cane craft idea with the tags! [/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download here!" align="center" css="" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2FDKM-Candy-Cane-Poem-Tag-Updated.pdf|target:_blank"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="139753" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://deeperkidmin.com/product/candy-cane-christmas-4-week-elementary-series/"][/vc_column][vc_column...
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The Great 8! Celebrating DKM’s 8th Birthday!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="165535" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][vc_column_text css=""]It's our party, and we'll give away stuff if we want to. We are celebrating our 8th birthday this week with a special sale and a fun, limited-time bonus! October 19-25, get 30% off EVERY resource on the site! So whether you're thinking about Thanksgiving, planning for Christmas, or even looking ahead to Easter, save big this week in honor of our birthday!  Find our newest resources here, and explore all our resources in the DKM Marketplace here.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="165536" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=""][vc_column_text css=""]And if you spend more than $25 during the sale week, we'll mail you a set of our KidMin Stickers (a $9.99 value) for free! We don't often send things in the mail since...
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Switching Curriculum Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Volunteers): Lessons from a Leader Like You

Making a curriculum switch is no small decision for a children’s ministry. It impacts everything: your volunteers, your parents, your kids, and the way your church teaches God’s Word. I did a digital interview with Vicki Abbott, the Director of Children’s Ministry at Ada Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to hear how her team navigated a recent curriculum change. Ada Bible is a multi-site church with 6 campuses, 16 kids ministry staff, and an average of 1,600 kids each weekend. Vicki has faithfully served there for 14 years, and her team recently walked through the big task of transitioning curriculum. Here’s what she shared about their journey and what you can learn if your church is considering the same move: Knowing When It’s Time for a Change How do you know when it’s time to change curriculum? According to Vicki, it...
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12 Filters for Curriculum Evaluation in Your Children’s Ministry

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Leaders often ask about curriculum I recommend or how I choose curriculum. And while I point to Deeper KidMin and some of our series for special occasions or seasons, if you’re looking at various larger curriculum companies for your Sunday morning curriculum, the “best” curriculum will vary from church to church. Vicki Abbott, a kidimin leader in Michigan, shared about her experience with switching curricula, and they created these 12 filters for evaluation based on their ministry’s goals. Read about her full experience here, and explore the 12 filters below. Note: These lenses fit the priorities and goals of Vicki and her church. Use them as a brainstorming launch point, but then use your own ministry goals and priorities to create your own list of evaluation filters. [/vc_column_text][vc_btn...
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20 Quick Wins To Serve Young Families in Your Church

I'm in Evansville, IN at the KidzMatter Conference this week, hosting the Deeper KidMin booth in the resource center and teaching 3 breakouts! One of my breakouts is all about how we can best serve young families in our church. My breakout session walks through a S-E-R-V-E acronym, with each letter highlighting a specific action leaders must prioritize with young families. While I'm saving the full details for those who attend my breakout at the conference, here's a little nugget from that session to help you serve the young families in your church... Families with littles are in one of the most demanding, exhausting, and spiritually significant seasons of their lives. When it comes to ministering to families with young children, one of the best things we can do as leaders is to SERVE them well. What does that look like practically? Here are 20...
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