July 2026

9 Promotion Sunday Themes For Your Children’s Ministry

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Promotion Sunday is one of my favorite days of the whole year! It always has such a great energy as kids are excited to move up into a new class or small group. We host ours right before school starts, so there’s the added excitement of the back-to-school season too! I like to make the morning extra special and something out of the ordinary to celebrate all of the new beginnings. Whether you’re adding a fun theme to your already-planned curriculum or making the whole morning all about Promotion Sunday, here are a few fun Promotion Sunday themes! Promotion Sundaes – I’ve always wanted to host a giant ice cream party on Promotion Sunday and make special ice cream sundaes with the kids! Peel some bananas, scoop some ice cream, and drizzle some chocolate syrup for a tasty celebration. Then...
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6 Ideas for Following Up After Summer Events

Summer is often a busy season in ministry with extra events, special services, and even overnight trips. So much planning and preparation go into these events that we can sometimes forget about the importance of following up AFTER the events are over! But we miss out on crucial opportunities to connect with families when we ignore the follow-up opportunities that summer events provide. So here are 6 ideas for following up after your summer event(s). Plan ahead. Make your follow-up procedure part of the planning process for the entire event. So while you're thinking about VBS decorations, volunteer appreciation, and worship playlists, think about how you can follow up with families after your event is over. When you include the follow-up in the main planning of the event itself, it helps make sure follow-up doesn't slip through the post-event...
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Asking for Feedback in Your KidMin (Because Guessing What’s Working Isn’t a Strategy)

We spend a lot of time wondering why things aren't working... Why the volunteer stopped serving. Why that event fell flat. Why a parent seemed frustrated but never said anything. Most of the time, the answer is sitting right there waiting for us. We just haven't asked for it. Feedback is how we actually see our ministries clearly, and asking for it well is a skill worth building, so here are some tips for gathering feedback well and intentionally in your children's ministry: Start with yourself. Before you ask anyone else, do your own honest debrief. If you've already named what could've gone better, it doesn't sting as much when someone else brings it up.  Build a culture where feedback is normal. Ask your key volunteers and parents consistently, not just after something goes wrong. A volunteer feedback system or a parent council that meets a...
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