By Melita Thomas BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — The days and weeks immediately following VBS are the most crucial for outreach. But so often this critical element seems to fall through the cracks. We all have good intentions for connecting with children and families again after VBS, but then the aftermath of VBS kicks in. The excitement of VBS is over; people are tired; life returns to … [Read more...]
ETCH Conference: Kids, student ministries move beyond surviving to thriving
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Between wrangling toddlers, filling volunteer spots and helping teens navigate adolescence, the responsibilities that lace the gamut of kids and student ministry can make for a tough gig. But God doesn’t intend for these crucial ministries to merely survive, but thrive, said leaders at the 2019 ETCH Family Ministry Conference held October … [Read more...]
Kids and students now able to Explore the Bible
By Carol Pipes NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Beginning this fall, LifeWay’s Explore the Bible ongoing curriculum line will expand to include young adults, students, and kids. “Until now, Explore the Bible has been a book-by-book study only for adults,” said Toby Jennings, managing editor of the study. “With this expansion, it will become the only curriculum we know that provides … [Read more...]
