"Make a habit of asking the kids questions about the text. Call them out as a group. Say something like, 'Kids, I have a question for you. Can any of you tell me…?'" - 9 Marks
"David Kinnaman, who leads the prominent faith-based polling firm founded by Evangelical pollster George Barna, gave a video presentation Thursday at the Awana Child Discipleship Forum about the five shifts he believes are needed to renew children's ministries." - C.Post
"The first VBS materials rolled off the presses in 1971 for use in 1972. The theme was “The Bible: Your Answer” and answered questions about creation, sin, salvation, Christian living, and Heaven." - RBP
"Although the local church cannot end sexual abuse altogether, churches can take preventive measures to ensure the safety of their youngest members during church events. Below are ten recommendations to help reduce the likelihood that sexual abuse will occur in your church’s nursery and kids ministry areas." - Church Answers
"here are some guidelines that you should never, ever bend. Most of these are related to the safety of the children and volunteers." - C.Leaders
"When doubts or questions arise, parents should take advantage of these teachable moments by unpacking the hope-giving truths of the gospel. Even if the child is genuinely a believer, it certainly won’t hurt them to hear the promises of the gospel afresh." - Rooted Thinking
"A LifeWay Research study found more than 1 in 10 Protestant pastors say someone on church staff has sexually harassed a congregation member at some point in the church’s life." - F&T
