Kidmin Weekly: Lock-Ins, Portable Spaces, and Making It Work

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Kidmin Weekly | Edition 26.27

Some of the most powerful ministry happens in the settings we're tempted to write off. This week's resources make the case for the much-maligned lock-in and the portable environment—and how, done with intention, both can become places kids love.

Children's Ministry Lock-Ins

Lock-ins have fallen out of favor for understandable reasons, but done well they can still be some of the most powerful, memorable experiences in children's ministry — here's how to pull one off without the chaos.

Portable Children's Ministry

Portable ministry can feel like the place you ended up rather than the place you chose, but with intentional design a setup-and-teardown environment can feel just as thoughtful and welcoming as any permanent space.

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