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What Are Three Things I Can Do to Change the Environment of My Classroom? | BE BOLD Teacher Tip
Teasing—for both kids and adults—can be a very toxic experience. Even when it seems “good natured,” playfully making fun of…
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3 Ways to Energize Your Volunteers This Fall
Take these steps to protect your volunteers—and the kids they serve.
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What If Kids Start Teasing Each Other? | BE BOLD Teacher Tip
Teasing—for both kids and adults—can be a very toxic experience. Even when it seems “good natured,” playfully making fun of…
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The Top 6 Items for a Volunteer Handbook
August is a great month to schedule volunteer orientation to help everyone understand their new ministry roles so they can…
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What If Someone Gives the Wrong Answer? | BE BOLD Teacher Tip
When you’re dealing with the topics in BE BOLD, kids will come into your class with previously formed thoughts…
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What If the Answer Isn’t Clear? | BE BOLD Teacher Tip
Ali Thompson, preteen leader and Group Curriculum Managing Editor, answers frequently asked questions from preteen ministry leaders just like you.…
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What If Someone Dominates the Conversation? | BE BOLD Teacher Tip
It seems like there’s one in every group—the person who always has something to say. Whether they’re contributing something truly worthwhile or…
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What If I Ask a Question and Nobody Answers? | BE BOLD Teacher Tip
For a teacher, that long, dead silence after asking a question can seem awkward at best, and feel…
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What I Wish I Knew My First Year as VBS Director
Becoming the VBS Director can be exciting, scary, overwhelming, and thrilling all at the same time. Maybe you have big…
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Grandma Ruth’s (Sugar Cookie) Recipe for Safety
Had your fill of Christmas cookies yet? If not, here’s a great recipe for the best sugar cookie you’ll ever…
Training
Children’s ministry leaders and volunteers have many different roles and tasks to perform. Explore our training section to sharpen all of the skills required to put your best foot forward as you work to make Jesus irrisistable to kids.