Supporting Children Well

The World Around Children Has Changed. Has Children’s Ministry?
The World Around Children Has Changed. Has Children’s Ministry?
Children are growing up in a changing world, but many children’s ministry programs still rely on older expectations for attention, transitions, and regulation. Discover how practices used in disability ministry... Read more...
Child using an AAC device to participate in an inclusive children’s ministry lesson with a volunteer and peers.
Beyond Babysitting: Accountability, Ability, and Grace in Disability Ministry
Last week, I shared a meal with a dear friend whose son is autistic. During our conversation, she shared that her son frequently elopes, or leaves his assigned area, at... Read more...
Why Simple Activities Matter in Children’s Ministry
Why Simple Activities Matter in Children’s Ministry
Sometimes in children’s ministry, we unintentionally place work demands on children before they are ready for them. On the other hand, sometimes we unintentionally remove demands completely. For some children,... Read more...
Why Some Children Struggle With Behavior in Church (And How Ministries Can Help)
Why Some Children Struggle With Behavior in Church (And How Ministries Can Help)
Children who struggle with behavior in church are often communicating unmet needs. Learn practical strategies ministries can use to support children and help them succeed. Read more...
Children’s ministry volunteer providing a calm, supportive presence while a child draws in a Sunday school classroom
Teaching Children with Trauma About Jesus: A Trauma-Informed Guide for Churches
Children with trauma often enter our ministries carrying invisible wounds that affect how they learn, trust, and experience church. This article helps ministry leaders understand trauma-related behaviors and teaches how... Read more...
Children’s ministry leaders working together to create a consistent behavior support plan for a child
Behavior Support Plans for Church: Helping Children with Behavior and Regulation in Ministry
Behavior can feel overwhelming in ministry, especially when volunteers aren’t sure how to respond. A simple behavior support plan helps create consistency, support regulation, and guide teams in helping children... Read more...
Child using a sensory tool in a calm-down corner while a children’s ministry volunteer sits nearby for support
What Is a Calm Down Corner in Kids Ministry (And How to Set One Up)
Kids ministry is meant to be a place where every child feels welcome. But when a child becomes overwhelmed, shuts down, or has a meltdown, many volunteers aren’t sure how... Read more...
Children’s ministry leader preparing visual and sensory supports as a child using a wheelchair enters the classroom
Gaps in Special Needs Ministry Support
Most churches want every child and family to feel welcomed, seen, and loved. Supporting children with diverse learning, sensory, and emotional needs is a beautiful calling—but it can also feel... Read more...