Kids are streaming into the faith formation wing, laughing and talking. In an ideal world, each child will make friends, pray, explore a Bible story, sing songs, have some fun, and go home with things to think about. However, there are too many stories of children who are harmed or

As the Kids Ministry Director for a church with a high percentage of children, I love to create spaces for kids to explore their faith and connect with God in a variety of ways. From the conceptual to the practical, here are some of my favorite ideas for setting up

It’s almost time for the fall quarter of Shine to begin! Here are 5 tips for starting well: Dive In Take a deep dive into the curriculum materials! Familiarize yourself with the products in the teaching kit. Even if you won’t be teaching every week, review the Bible outline on

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“A little munchkin gave this picture to me a few months ago. When I asked her to tell me about it, she said, ‘Bunnies love carrots and so does the alien. And God loves them both.’ I love that this kiddo understands two deep truths: That no matter how different

5 New Things in Shine Curriculum 1.     Teachers Helping Teachers Shine Blog Use the QR code in the teacher’s guide or subscribe at www.ShineCurriculum.com/blog to receive weekly emails for teachers. This blog replaces Companion magazine from previous years. Watch for opportunities to submit your story related to the theme