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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It's back to school season! Parents are buying school supplies, kids are meeting teachers, and kidmin leaders are on the hunt for ways to celebrate this monumental time of year in every child's life. So we compiled some of our best back-to-school resources just for YOU, kidmin leader! Enjoy![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="5244" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://deeperkidmin.com/product/back-to-school-blessings/"][vc_column_text]Back to School Blessings Prayer Cards: Share this printable with the families in your ministry and encourage parents to use these scriptures to speak blessings over their children on their first days and weeks of school. Families can print them out and post the prayers around...

Summer is a busy time. Between VBS, vacation, summer camps, volunteer training, and preparing for the year ahead, there's a lot to think about as a kidmin leader. But if you're intentional, the summer can also be a great season to reflect on the past year and dream about the year ahead. It's a time to note milestones and record celebrations from the year so you can reflect on God's faithfulness now and next year when you look back on what you wrote. I use this One-Line-A-Day Memory Journal as a gratitude journal, and each night before bed, I write down at least 3 things I was thankful for that day. I'm now in year 2 of this habit, and while going to bed each night focused on what I'm thankful for has been a great perspective-change, my favorite part is looking back at what I was thankful for last year and seeing how God has been working in my...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you're like me, it's crunch time. There are 13 days and counting until our VBS week, so VBS is just about all I can think about these days. That's why I'm PUMPED to share some of the best VBS resources from Jen Kline over at (aptly-named) The Best VBS. Here are some of my favorite posts or resources from Jen's site:[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="12997" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://www.thebestvbs.com/45-incredible-vbs-ideas/"][vc_column_text]1. 45 Ideas for VBS Directors - I mean who doesn't want a fully-curated list of 45 ideas for VBS? This list covers everything from decorating tips (like what kind of tape to use to make things stick without ripping up the wall) to thoughtful volunteer appreciation gifts (free food!) to organizing...