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Welcome, children’s ministry leaders. This page offers articles, resources, and events designed to equip you in shaping young hearts for Christ. Discover tools, ideas, and encouragement to help you lead kids and families with impact.

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Supporting Kids with Special Needs in Kids Ministry Spaces

Kids Blog, Next Gen Blog
According to a study published in April 2025 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mor…
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VBS Planning: Starting the Year with Purpose

Next Gen Blog, Kids Blog
It’s a new year, which means it’s time to start planning for an incredible summer! Vacation Bible S…
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Bringing ‘missions to life’ for children during outdoor event

Stories, Children, Developing, Missions, West
Photos by Teresa Dobson MILTON–Outdoor fun and missions came together at Camp Paquette in Milton a…
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Recruiting Volunteers for Preschool Ministry

Next Generation, Children, Kids Blog, Next Gen Blog
One of my first and longest held memories is learning and singing “Jesus Loves The Little Children……
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No Place Like Home: Creating A Pathway for Spiritual Disciplines in the Ho…

Kids Blog, Next Gen Blog
In a recent study I conducted between parental spiritual maturity and spiritual discipline practice…
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Children give $10,000 to missions

Children, Cooperative Program, Expanding, Missions, Next Generation, Providing, Stories, West
Excitement filled the worship center as nearly 800 children and volunteers arrived daily for Breake…
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Raising children to become adults who honor God

Children, Stories, West
In a culture that increasingly breeds impatience and self-centeredness and seeks to weaken the bond…
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Say YES to VBS – 2025

Kids Blog, Next Gen Blog
Vacation Bible School, or VBS, remains one of the most popular ways for churches to reach their com…
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Chipola Churches Share Christ, Give Generously and Celebrate Milestone

Children, Community, Missions, Next Generation, Providing, Sharing, Stories, West
Smiles, singing, crafts, praising Jesus and learning about His love and sacrifice fueled the summer…
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Building a Kid’s Leadership Team

Developing, Kids Blog, Next Gen Blog, Next Generation
Building a Kids Leadership team is a key ingredient to building a Kids Ministry that brings childre…
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    Nathan Schneider

    NEXT GENERATION MINISTRIES – LEAD CATALYST
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    Churches Working Together Offers Lasting Kingdom Impact

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    Different congregations. Different backgrounds. One song. One gospel. One Savior. A van in the parking lot. Meals on the tables. Pastors shoulder to shoulder. And broken sinners being welcomed into the family of God. That’s how Pastor Arthur Gonçalves of Restoration Church in Sanford described a recent outreach event that found his church and…
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    Crossroads Church Credits God for Funding Costly Fire Code Updates

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    LADY LAKE, Fla. – You are not likely to find many pastors like Tony Omerzu who are knowledgeable about the relationshi…
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    Florida Baptist Convention offers free summer job postings

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    As excitement builds for a big summer in Florida — including hosting the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting in…
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    At Home and Beyond: Klondike Baptist Church Serves Its Community and the Nations

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    “We believe our mission begins at home, among the many young families and children we serve through discipleship and w…
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