Leader Resources

OverviewBy Thom and Joani Schultz and Group's Amazing Team of Creators Now you can do more than just teach—you can reach. Like the book of Proverbs is jampacked with short nuggets of wisdom, this practical little book shares a wealth of knowledge on how...

OverviewBy Group Publishing Instant Devotions (that work every time - and everywhere!) We're serious when we say "on the spot." As in... You finished a lesson early--and have a few minutes to fill. (Make every moment count with the devotions inside!) Or...

IntroductionCongratulations! You now have at your fingertips 52 fun, easy-to-use Bible skits. Use them to spice up a lesson, fill an extra few minutes at the end of class, or as a weekly lesson launcher—for an entire year! These skits don't require...

IntroductionWelcome to the show! Want to see a child's eyes light up? Introduce the child to a puppet. Puppet shows are a surefire Sunday school activity snag a child's attention. And that makes puppet shows a compelling way to introduce children to...

OverviewBy Group Publishing We’ve taken 110 of the best devotion ideas from Children’s Ministry Magazine and put them all into one easy-to-use book. These creative devotions are more than just fun and easy to lead; they also teach kids important Bible...

OverviewBy Group Publishing Humongous Book of Preschool Ideas 2 is the incredible preschool pick-and-choose idea book! Select a Bible story Flip to that story Customize a preschool Bible lesson With these Bible stories for prescoholers, you can create...

IntroductionIn the beginning of class, John created his world. Oh, it didn't turn out looking like the magnificent perfect world that God originally created. But it was John's world just the same, cut from various colors of craft foam and glued together...

OverviewBy Thom and Joani Schultz The church leadership book that will forever change the way you think about church. The statistics are clear: The American church is in decline. People are leaving in astounding numbers, with no sign of a turnaround. And...

OverviewPat Verbal, General Editor Open your heart to the most amazing ministry a church can have! Theres perhaps no better way to share and receive God's love than through a special needs ministry to children. Do you know what it takes to make these...

OverviewBy Group Publishing Easter Week is an extra-important time to connect kids with the true meaning of Easter. This easy-to-use 24-page book gives you life-changing, multi-sensory experiences that help kids (and all ages, including preschoolers)...

IntroductionYou asked for it! And we listened! We kept hearing, "When are you going to come out with another Coloring Creations book? My kids love it!" So here it is: Coloring Creations 2: 52 New Bible Activity Pages. Like its predecessor, Coloring...

OverviewThe Quick Guide to Discipline for Children's Ministry contains the most effective discipline tips for every issue you'll face—so you can focus on teaching kids and enjoying your class! You-ll love this at-your-fingertips handbook for discipline...

OverviewBy Group Publishing Get ready for what's coming next in Children's Ministry... Here's how. Ten front-line Children's Ministry experts peeked out over the horizon to identify ten trends shaping ministry in the next ten years. See inside to...

OverviewBy Group Publishing How do you help a child oppressed by life's toughest issues?... tragic loss, poverty, a parent with alcohol/drug addictions? Where do you even begin to know how to help them? Download an Emergency Response Handbook for...

OverviewBy Larry Shallenberger God put YOU in a position of leadership in children's ministry for a purpose. This practical guide helps you discover your personal leadership style so you can maximize your strengths. As you and your ministry team take the...

OverviewSunday School That Works is a dynamic new resource designed specifically to help you strengthen and enrich your Sunday school ministry while maximizing what you're already doing on Sundays. Overflowing with expert insights from more than 20...

OverviewSunday School That Works is a dynamic new resource designed specifically to help you strengthen and enrich your Sunday school ministry while maximizing what you're already doing on Sundays.Overflowing with expert insights from more than 20...

OverviewBy Brian Haynes Whether you have a full-blown family ministry in place or you're just getting started, Shift gives you a practical, workable plan that equips parents to be faith influencers in their homes—and you won't have to reconfigure your...

OverviewBy Brian Haynes Whether you have a full-blown family ministry in place or you're just getting started, Shift gives you a practical, workable plan that equips parents to be faith influencers in their homes--and you won't have to reconfigure your...

OverviewThis book of preschool ministry ideas and lessons is a must-have for every children's ministry director! The Humongous Book of Preschool Ideas is your ultimate "pick and choose" preschool children's ministry resource for teaching Bible stories to...

OverviewSet includes: The Humongous Book of Games for Children's Ministry, The Humongous Book of Children's Messages, and The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry

IntroductionAs Christians, we share a passionate love and a high regard for God's Word. We gather regularly to listen to sermons that explain Bible principles. We recognize the value of spending time in personal study of Scripture to better know and...

OverviewTeenagers Teaching Children provides a meaningful way to help your teenagers communicate the gospel message to the next generation. Your teenagers will study Jesus' teachings methods, then use those same methods to teach simple gospel lessons to...

OverviewBabies and toddlers are soaking in the world around them. They're learning about faces and sounds. They're building relationships and learning to trust. And they can begin to learn simple concepts like Jesus cares for them, Jesus helps them, and...

OverviewHelp kids learn the books of the Bible! The Hands-On Bible: Books of the Bible Poster Set makes a great addition to every Sunday school room. These bright, full-color posters will help kids navigate their Bibles with ease. The Hands-On Bible...

OverviewScience experiments are a surefire way to get kids' attention. Even better? When they get to help! Supplement your Bible lessons with Sciency-Fun WOWS: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons. These Bible-related object lessons from the popular Dig In...

OverviewScience experiments are a surefire way to get kids' attention. Even better? When they get to help! Supplement your Bible lessons with Sciency-Fun WOWS!: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons. These Bible-related object lessons from the popular Dig...

OverviewLots of kids love crafts—and everyone loves toys and games! Makerific WOWS!: 54 Surprising Bible crafts is a great ministry resource if you're looking for something to supplement your Bible lessons. This Sunday school resource is filled with...

IntroductionIs there anything more valuable in children's ministry than a great idea? You might have the perfect facility, the most up-to-date check-in system, and an army of volunteers. (Okay, maybe that's a dream.) But what you really need are ideas...

IntroductionSpecial Kids with Special Needs Jesus said, "Let all the children come to me." Not some. Not most. All the children. And that's just what you strive to do each week in your class--help your kids know and love Jesus. Typical kids and kids with...

IntroductionDiscipline, Discipleship, and You The best way to handle discipline issues is to avoid having them pop up in the first place. That can happen, by the way—and you're the key. You can create a classroom environment that removes chaos and...