Small Church Solutions Bundle

No More Boring Sunday School:
Strategies For Better Teaching

9 video sessions for $27!

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What you're getting!

  • Proven, practical solutions for no more boring Sunday School in smaller churches
  • Easy-to-digest video sessions (most around 25 minutes), audience favorites from our small church conferences
  • Transcripts for every session
  • Several hours of video inspiration, ideas, and doable strategies you can start using now
  • Costs less than attending a typical ministry workshop that leaves small churches with ideas that don’t work anyway

*Audio/visual quality may vary due to the live conference recordings.

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Your SUnday School SolutionS Bundle Includes

No Boring Bible Stories: How To Make The Bible Come Alive

No more snoozing through Scripture! In this 29-minute session, Melissa MacDonald shares practical, creative ways to make the Bible come alive for kids. Learn how to engage hearts and imaginations so no one ever says “the Bible is boring” again.

Why Kids (Really) Misbehave

Misbehavior happens — but why? In this 26-minute session, Dr. Rick Chromey uncovers three key reasons kids and teens act out. He also shares practical ideas to help you create a positive, productive learning environment where children can thrive and grow.

Pre-Teens: Reaching & Teaching Kids In Transition

At a pivotal point of transition, preteens struggle with finding their true identity and purpose in Jesus. Learn from Angela Marks in this 29-minute session how to effectively make the Word of God relevant, relatable, and irresistible to preteens in a way that they will accept who God has created them to be as they grow into mature and committed disciples.

Teaching Digital Natives

Understanding today’s kids means recognizing they are digital natives—having never known life without the internet and smartphones. In this 27-minute session, Brittany Nelson explores their unique learning styles and behaviors, helping us connect more effectively and share the gospel in ways that truly resonate with them.

Quit Managing Bad Behavior - Prevent it Instead

Holly Sharpe, a behavior analyst and mama of two, helps us shift from managing bad behavior to preventing it. In this 44-minute session, she shares insights on understanding challenging behavior and how we can support individuals with special needs—empowering ministries to reach and serve them with love and purpose.

How To Teach Kids To Pray And Keep Them Praying As They Grow

Stephanie Thurling shares how prayer can help kids build a lasting, growing relationship with Jesus. In this 28-minute session, you’ll explore approachable, fun ways to weave prayer into your children’s and student ministries—so it becomes part of their everyday lives, not just something they do at church.

Successful Scripture Memory For All (Including Yourself)

Heather R. Pienkos shows why memorizing Scripture is important for kids and adults alike in this 36-minute session. Learn engaging methods that suit different learning styles to help children memorize verses quickly—and get inspired to join them in memorizing too!

Storytelling … Not Story-Yelling! How To Keep The Word Of God Alive While You Teac

In this 28-minute session, Horace Christian, Jr. shares how storytelling—sharing personal and biblical stories—can bring God’s Word to life for kids. Stories shape their worldview, identity, and responses to life. Learn how to teach, entertain, and engage students memorably without “story-yelling.”

How To Be The One Teacher They’ll Always Remember

In this 29-minute session, Jackie Swanson unpacks what it takes to be the teacher kids never forget. If ministry is really about people over programs, then building relationships with safety, structure, respect, and a little spontaneity can leave a lasting impact that goes far beyond the classroom.

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Meet the Experts

Melissa J. MacDonald is a leader of leaders, coach, author, and prolific speaker. She's considered one of the leading voices in children's ministry today. Her dynamic style of speaking keeps her audience laughing, crying, and thinking deeply all at the same time. She travels extensively and loves good ethnic food. She and her husband are foster parents and reside in Iowa.
Angela Marks, based in Fayetteville, NC, brings 15+ years of children’s ministry experience, equipping young people in their Kingdom purpose. She consults for the AME Zion Christian Education CARE for Children Initiative and Virginia Theological Seminary’s Faith-Filled Families Initiative. The founder of With His Hands Outreach, Angela is a sought-after speaker and training, empowering ministry leaders nationwide with creativity, compassion, and a commitment to the next generation
Steph Thurling lives in Minnesota and co-runs Raising Prayerful Kids ministry. She holds a Master’s in Youth, Family, and Culture from Fuller Theological Seminary and has youth ministry experience. Currently, she coordinates children’s ministry and is passionate about helping parents teach kids to pray through easy, life-giving, and fun ways that help children experience God.
Dr. Rick Chromey is a cultural historian, leadership imagineer, and edu-trainer with nearly 40 years in ministry as pastor, professor, and missionary. He founded MANNA! Educational Services International to provide affordable training for churches and faith-based groups. Rick is author of over a dozen books, including Thriving Ministry in Smaller Churches and GenTech (2020).
Jackie Swanson has served in kids' ministry for over 30 years and cherishes small churches and their unique strengths. She has taught first graders and currently homeschools. Jackie enjoys shuttling kids to activities and relaxing with chips and salsa or a beach stroll. She and her husband work side-by-side each Sunday in kids' ministry, where her dry humor shines.
Holly Sharpe is a Certified Special Educator and Board Certified Behavior Analyst focused on children and adolescents with exceptional needs. Her ministry passion is equipping the Church to joyfully include people of all abilities. Holly currently homeschools her two daughters and works part-time as a behavior and educational consultant to parents, schools, and churches.
Horace Christian Jr. is co-creator and co-executive producer of the award-winning faith-based animated series Dex Davis: Child of God! With no prior animation experience, God taught him to create this healthy alternative for children. Horace currently serves as executive assistant to the senior pastor at Rise Church in Abilene, TX.
Heather Pienkos has been a child of God since age 8 and is deaf from birth, now using a cochlear implant. She is a homeschooling mom of three and children’s director with 16+ years’ experience. Heather combines American Sign Language, music, drama, and Bible memorization to teach the Gospel. She enjoys reading, sudoku, family time, and her sourdough baking journey.
Brittany Nelson is a former children’s pastor and creator of DeeperKidMin.com, a resource hub by and for children’s ministry leaders. She supports leaders worldwide with resources and encouragement to help kids grow deeper in their faith. Brittany enjoys volunteering in children’s and youth ministry, reading, and herbal tea. She hopes to run the Disney Princess Half Marathon dressed as Belle one day.
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Small Church Solutions Bundles

insights from those who know small church ministry best

Why do we need "Small Church" Solutions?

If you’ve noticed that most church resources and recommendations don’t work in your smaller setting, you’re not alone.

Here's why:

  • Smaller churches face unique challenges at every size — under 200, under 100, and under 50.
  • Those who don’t serve in smaller congregations typically don’t understand these challenges or how to solve them.
  • Smaller churches have a specialized ministry calling, and trying to imitate a “typical” big church limits the impact we’re meant to have.

Don't you think smaller churches deserve better?
We sure do!

These solution packs were created just for you — answering common challenges small churches face today.

Featuring leading voices from small churches worldwide

  • Compiled from our most popular small church ministry conference sessions
  • Each bundle tackles a specific challenge with proven, practical solutions specific to small churches
  • Includes hours of video inspiration, ideas, and strategies you can start using right away, plus transcripts
  • Costs less than attending a typical ministry workshop (you know... the ones that leave small churches shaking their heads anyway)
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Thank you Laurie Graham and Small Church Ministry for another successful ministry planning event in the books!! We had such a wonderful time, fellowshipping, discussing and dreaming together!
Becky
Small Church Ministry has been helping me realize small isn't bad it is just different. You have helped me learn the power of just one. With one (or two) I can personalize lessons, mentor, invest and build relationships easier. I have learned techniques to do better announcements, create lessons and devotionals, and I have learned to use social media more effectively.
Allison
I don't feel alone in mission, there are so many churches in similar circumstances with encouragement and ideas as to how to move forward or help.
Cherie
It is first of all encouraging to find a ministry that ministers to small church pastors, staff. They have great ideas and resources that again are "doable" and relevant to the congregations we minister to.
Linda
Small Church Ministry has provided great suggestions and access to resources that help our small church function in the best way possible.
Joel
The ideas I've gleaned from small church ministry have helped our children and youth ministry thrive. It has given me the courage and grace to lead and keep pressing toward the goal. Thank you!
Anne
SCM has brought clarity to my ministry regarding volunteers. I understand the need to invest in them and build them up. From time to time I have also made use of info that has been shared in the Creative Solutions group. I can see the need to not do things alone!
Linda
I'm glad I have most of my planning done for the year, and the kids are excited about the events we're doing. And I have adults willing to help (most NOT on the youth committee). So I'd say it was definitely a success.
Jesi
I am happy to tell you we had our Planning Party last Saturday with 8 in attendance. We are using the 7 week plan. We used each step in the plan, and got fantastic ideas. We are now beginning work on the calendar. Thank you so much for your help & support.
Carolyn
Small Church Ministry helped remind me of the strengths small churches have. Using your 6 core principles of Children's Ministry to build off of.
Pastor Steven
Taught me the importance of connection over curriculum, given me great practical tools to improve what we were already doing, has given me the confidence to try some new things, has given a breath of fresh air and encouragement that it's okay to be small!
Becky
The Small Church Ministry has revolutionized how I view and flow in ministry. It has truly helped me take the focus off what others are doing (i.e. bigger churches), and be more laser-focused on how our ministry can do it a "different" way that yields impact, response, and results.
Robyn
It really helped me form a good foundation when we had to rebuild our entire children's ministry from the ground up. I honestly have no idea what we would have done without all the wonderful resources! I'm so glad God brought me to you!
Hannah
It provided support and "the next step" when I was at the end of how far I felt I could go in my area of ministry. I attended the youth and kidmin conference and it changed my perspective and brought me so much freedom.
Laura
By the way, I met with our kids church team tonight and used your resources as a guide to help us get more organized and formalized and to cast new vision! It was extremely helpful!!
Chrystal
Laurie has a real heart for small church ministry. She has great practical advice that can be applied immediately. Definitely worth listening and following. I always walk away motivated and inspired.
Tacb123
I am encouraged to do things differently. And it started with the volunteers conference and surprising statements: "80/20 is not a rule, it's a symptom" and "What if He already provided?" (thank you Laurie!) I organised Planning Party for children's ministry and I was a success - 12 people came and we have around 40 people on a Sunday worship!
Emilia
Small Church Ministry has been an encouragement and helped me to realize that small does not necessarily mean unsuccessful. It has helped me stop focusing on the "smallness" of our church, and to celebrate the uniqueness of who we are and what we can do for the Lord in the place where we are at this moment in time.
Patricia
In the next few months our church will change drastically…. Having listened to your podcasts, attended conferences and put many of your ideas into action - I feel prepared to enter this new season with hope for regrowth rather than with an attitude of fear. Thank you for providing a foundation that I didn't even know I was going to need!
Anne
Small Church Ministry has helped me feel more connected and relieved other churches have similar challenges. It has also encouraged my faith that there are strategies and things we can put in place to help our church members get to where God wants them, which is what it’s all about.
Chanel
It's given me tools to use in leading people. Given me ideas about what to try. And helped me make a mindset shift from our time in a bigger church to being in a smaller church now.
Nat
Just being able to access resources made specifically for small churches has improved the children's ministry of our church. Kids are excited each week to come and worship God and learn more about his Word.
Deborah
SCM has helped us to organize and manage our projects through the best possible practices.
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