Transformed: How the Holy Spirit Guides Believers
Day after day, and year after year, as we tune our hearts and ears to the Holy Spirit, God does a mysterious work in us. And we are transformed.
Wonder Ink Blog
Faith Formation
We discuss the importance of and ideas for children’s faith formation in our children’s and family ministries.
It’s Good Friday: The Importance of Honoring this Day with Kids
Jesus tells us that suffering is a guarantee. He teaches that to experience life in Him, we must first pick up our cross.
How Spiritual Practices for Kids Can Help Them Know God
Spiritual practices for kids are implemented in time spent with God in an organized, yet spirit-led way. They provide space to rest in God’s presence.
Known, Loved, and Led: Helping Children Know Who They Were Created to Be
It’s our job to help kids to know what is always true—what God says is true.
Every Child was Created on Purpose—They Deserve to Know It
It’s vital for our children to know that they were created by God on purpose, for a purpose.
How God Works through People in His Big Story
We want kids to know that God can and will work through their lives in unique ways. They fit into His Story and were made for wonder.
Teaching Kids How God Can Work Through Our Problems
Ask God to help your kids see problems as more than obstacles, to instead see them as opportunities as well.
Leaning In: Find Rest and Reset in God
Rest is paying attention to our God-given needs and limits and choosing to honor God through an unhurried rhythm in our everyday lives.
The Importance of Kids Celebrating God’s Wonder with Song
We have the special opportunity as children’s leaders, parents, and disciple-makers to inspire children in the wonder of worship.
Inclusive Ministry: Seeing God’s Wonder in His Children
Inclusive ministry shows that no matter a child’s ability, they deserve to know how loved and valued they are by their Creator in heaven, and by you.
Scripture Connection: Does It Really Matter?
When you connect your kids to Scripture you help them see themselves as God sees them: infinitely valuable, desperately loved, and entirely welcome.
Wide-Eyed Wonder in Faith Formation
Kids stand out as the best wonderers of all. We should encourage their wonder as we journey with them to trust in our big, amazing God!
Children’s Church: Discipling the Church of Today
Children are the church of today. Just as we are. The ministry work that takes place in children’s ministry—it’s all important.
Wonder Ink Live: Making Room for Worship Response
In worship response, it’s our job to set the table and invite kids to respond as they experience God as He moves.
Embracing Digital Learning in Children’s Ministry
In 2023, every child (and parent) in your ministry was born into a technologically-connected, digital world. The good news: screen time can be God time.
The Power of the Holy Spirit
Before the first child peeks into your classroom or races over to you for a hug this week, pause and give the Holy Spirit full access to your heart, your mind, your soul.
Bringing the Bible to Life in Your Children’s Ministry
When we look at bringing the Bible to life for our children, let’s move from why to how as we help them discover they are known, loved, and led by God.
Guiding Kids in the Wonder of God at Every Age
At each stage of childhood, we can meet kids exactly where they are. We can model for them what it means to follow Jesus in wonder.
The Power of Declaring Truth with Kids
We don’t have to put on a show for the kids we serve. We simply must walk with Jesus. Discover the power of declaring truth in ministry to children.
Making Children’s Faith Formation a Whole-Church Priority
Discover ways the whole church can nurture the soul’s sense of wonder that sparks desire for life in and with God.
What If We’re Failing Kids at Faith Formation? And How Not To
This faith formation guide shares our desire to invite kids, parents, and volunteers into a Gospel-centered journey of curiosity, belief, faith, and identity.
