For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:16 That is the glorious gospel! That is the message that we need to be sharing with children. The message never changes. The methods we use to tell […]
September 16, 2019
I’ll Be At CPC20…Will You?
I’m heading to Florida! I’m excited to participate in CPC20! International Network of Children’s Ministry (INCM) reached out recently about teaching some breakouts at their upcoming Children’s Pastor Conference (CPC20) in January. CPC20 will be held from January 14-16 in Orlando, Florida. I’ve chosen three breakouts that I”m excited about: Nursery as Ministry: – Forget […]
June 4, 2019
6 Tips for Teaching Preschoolers
I love teaching preschoolers! They are fun and complicated and joyful and eager to learn. Here are 6 tips that will help you teach these wonderful little people: 1. Routine is King. This is true for all children, but especially preschoolers. Preschoolers face change daily. Their bodies are constantly changing as they grow. They experience […]
October 24, 2018
Hands on top. Everybody Stop! – Crowd Control Tips for Group Leaders
You’re in the middle of the lesson and from the back of the room you hear a loud burp. The room erupts with laughter and chatter. Suddenly you have lost the attention of the class and the focus of the kids is now on the child that burped. What do you do? Crowd control is […]
November 14, 2017
Coming Soon – Free VBS Available for Download in the New Year!
Are you looking for a VBS for your Children’s Ministry this summer? Sometimes VBS’s are expensive or are not created with your church’s needs in mind. Then you’ll love this… In January 2018 I’m releasing a free, customizable VBS that has been used in small and large VBS programs. UPDATE! It’s published and you can […]
Hi! My name is Janelle and I help small churches equip their children's ministry volunteers!
The Well Equipped Volunteer Children’s Ministry Handbook
September 17, 2019
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