January 2026

5 Interactive Valentine’s Day Activities for KidMin

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and it's a great opportunity to invite kids to explore God's love! This week, we're sharing some of our favorite ideas from Nathan Hamilton, the creator of Kids Enjoying Jesus, along with some of our own DKM favorites! Use these ready-to-go ideas to help you incorporate play-based learning into your Sunday School class, ministry time, or to share with families this Valentine's Day. (From Nathan and DKM) Share the story of St. Valentine - One of our favorite Valentine’s Day traditions is telling our kids who Valentine really was. St. Valentine lived a couple hundred years after the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He refused to stop loving Jesus when the emperor of Rome outlawed Christianity and he was subsequently martyred for his faith. If you’re interested in a kid-friendly version of the story of...
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Faith-Based Valentine Activity Pages

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Use these faith-based activity pages this Valentine's season! These make for great early-arriver activities, when you have extra time, or even as intentional conversation-starters with kids! Find even more Valentine resources for your kidmin here.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download the Valentine Activity Pages Here!" align="center" css="" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeeperkidmin.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2FDKM-faith-based-Valentine-activity-pages.pdf|target:_blank"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="98476" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" css="" link="https://deeperkidmin.com/product/gods-conversation-hearts-scripture-based-prayer-prompts-for-kids/"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text...
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4 Tips for Making VBS More Than Just a Fun Week of the Summer

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It might only be January, but it's time to start planning your VBS! I know there are lots of solid VBS curriculum options out there (we even have a few of our own!), and this week's guest blog post comes from the creator of a new VBS curriculum I just learned about! Meet Samantha Kuiper, creator of Diving Deep VBS, and read on to discover 4 tips for making VBS more than just a fun week of your kidmin summer.  It may seem a bit early to be talking about summer, but as the new year begins, we start looking forward to and planning our ministries’ next big events and programs. One summer event that I advocate for every year is Vacation Bible School (VBS). Whether your church holds a traditional VBS or you do summer camps and programs, gathering your kids for some intentional, fun, and engaging time to learn...
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Catch a Fish Craft for KidMin

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]This free fish craft goes along with a lesson taught on Matthew 4:18-22 when Jesus calls the disciples to be "fishers of men" in the Diving Deep VBS curriculum. This craft can also accompany a lot of other lessons! You could use it with the story of Jonah and the fish, feeding the 5,000, or Peter finding the coin in the fish. Have fun, get creative, and enjoy this resource!! Find 4 tips on making your VBS impactful here.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download the craft here!" align="center" css=""...
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3 Ways to Balance the Big Picture and the Small Details of Leading Children’s Ministry

Ministry has a way of tugging us in a hundred directions at once. Some days you’re dreaming big, praying big, and planning big. Other days, you’re digging through the weeds just trying to pull the details, supplies, and volunteers together for Sunday. And most days? You’re doing both at the exact same time. Both the big picture and the details matter. Both are valuable. Both are part of how God wired you to lead. But living in the tension between the two can leave you feeling stretched thin, scattered, or stuck in survival mode. So how can we balance both? Here are 3 steps to start with: Evaluate and rearrange your time. Take a hard look at where your time is actually going each week. Are you spending most of it reacting to urgent tasks, or are you carving out space for the things that matter most in the long run? Shifting your schedule to...
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3 Goals for Using Social Media to Partner With Parents in Children’s Ministry

For better or worse, social media is one of the main places today's parents spend their time. That means it is also one of the biggest opportunities children’s ministry leaders have to support, equip, and partner with families beyond Sunday morning. The goal of kids ministry social media is not to entertain kids or keep up with trends, or even to go viral and grow your reach. It is to come alongside parents and remind them they are not alone in the work of discipling their children. When used intentionally, social media can build trust, offer encouragement, and create meaningful community with the families you serve. So when thinking about your children's ministry social media, keep these 3 goals in mind: 1. Connect: build trust, clarity, and understanding Remember that your audience on social media is the parents in your ministry, not...
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KidMin Social Media Strategy Calendar (Sample + Template)

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] When thinking about your social media in children’s ministry, remember to focus on the parents, not the kids, as your main audience. And rather than posting randomly and hoping something sticks, keep 3 goals in mind... Your children’s ministry social media should: Connect Encourage Build Community Learn more about each one here, and use the sample calendar + template calendar freebie to plan out a month of engaging posts at a time! [/vc_column_text][vc_btn title="Download here!" align="center" css=""...
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