More than flowers or a card, what moms really need at Mother's Day and year-round is space to nurture themselves and friendships with other women. Ministry Matters recently… read more

It was the summer of 2000. My husband and I had just arrived in the U.S. to pastor a small village church and were invited to attend VBS. We had never experienced VBS while… read more

Does it really matter? YES! Teaching in a church setting can be an exhilarating experience as well as an anxious undertaking. And, because of the uniqueness of a small church… read more

You’ve picked your curriculum; you’ve sent out the invitations; you’ve recruited most of your volunteers.  The big pieces are covered, but now Vacation… read more

Why should churches provide vacation Bible school? Churches should be eager to provide vacation Bible school, since it offers a unique approach to Christian education during the… read more

Vacation Bible school has been around for a long time as a traditional summer program. Most publishers pack creative thematic activities into their VBS curriculum. Even so, a few… read more