Amber Pike
Besides being a proud wife and mom, Amber Pike serves as the Church and Family Ministry Coordinator at RenewaNation and managing editor of The RenewaNation Review. Amber is the author of Exploring the Bible Through History, The Family Cookbook Devotional, Top 50 Ordinary People in God’s Extraordinary Plan, Intentional Children’s Ministry, and Praise Him: a 30-Day Family Devotional. She is a speaker, content creator, curriculum writer, and host of The Kidmin Huddle Podcast. Below is a list of articles she has contributed to Sunday School Zone.
Resurrection Sunday is Coming… Are You Ready?
Resurrection Sunday, the best Sunday of the year, will be here soon. This is when we celebrate the risen Savior! Chances are, your children’s ministry room might be a little fuller with new faces or faces you haven’t seen in a while. Are you ready? Think About… 1. How are your volunteers greeting kids? Warm,…
Teaching Children the Character of God
Have you taught kids lately how God is… Holy Loving Omnipotent Sovereign Just Eternal Merciful Teaching children about the character of God is foundational for their faith. We want to see boys and girls become lifelong disciples of Christ. That starts with understanding who God is. Psalm 145:3 reminds us that “His greatness is unsearchable,”…
Volunteer Appreciation – A Key Part of Your Volunteer Retention Plan
Could you imagine going to work each day, week after week, and never hearing “Good job.” There are no “Thank yous,” no “I’m so glad you’re part of this team,” and no feedback on how you’re doing. You’re just expected to keep showing up day after day, week after week. Sure, someone might stay at…
Kidmin Lesson Time Engagement
We need to teach our Bible lessons in ways that engage children in God’s Word. So, what then does an engaged child look like? They would be… listening participating in the activity not talking being able to answer questions eyes on you excited to be at church So, ask yourself the question, “Are your kids engaged…
Planning for an Intentional Kidmin New Year
Whether you are ready or not, a new year is just around the corner. You have 52 weeks of opportunities to pour into boys and girls, and every one of those opportunities matters. As you continue to, or possibly start on, planning to make this new year the best ever, first reflect, then pray before…
Scripture-Based Advent Resources for Families
In children’s ministry, we know that dads and moms are commanded to disciple their children. Check out Deuteronomy 6. One of the ways we equip parents to fulfill this command is by resourcing them. Advent is the perfect time to do this! Many parents are more open and committed to intentional Bible reading during the…
Pause to Pray, Then Plan
Do you have next week in your kidmin planned out? What about the rest of the month? The quarter? The next year? Or is each week a scramble of chaos, trying to get all of the plans made and all of the things done? Whether you are a detail-oriented person or more of a big-picture…