The Adoption of Moses (Children’s Bible Lesson)

06 November | by Beckie Stewart
Lesson About Baby Moses

This Bible lesson for children is based on the story of Moses from Exodus 1:15-2:10 and his mother releasing him to the care of the Pharoah’s daughter. This lesson shows the deep love of a birthmother for her child and the gift of life she gives when she releases her child for adoption. The [...]

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The Age of Accountability: Rethinking Children and Salvation

06 November | by Tony Kummer
Age of Accountability

Welcome to another session of the Children’s Ministry Think Tank. This is a monthly feature where we discuss controversial or difficult topics related to children’s ministry. Our responses are just a starting point, we encourage you to share your views in the comment section below.
What About the Age of Accountability?
What do you teach about concerning [...]

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10 Tips for Finding (and Keeping!) Children’s Ministry Volunteers

06 November | by Nicole VanderMeulen
Ministry Volunteers

Big, small, rich, poor, progressive, conservative, thriving, struggling, traditional, unique, and the list of adjectives could go on and on in an attempt to include the vast array of church characteristics we may be faced with as leaders of children’s ministry.  Each church is so different, with its own strengths and weaknesses, and yet, one [...]

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Christmas in Genesis? How could this be? (A Free Christmas Play for Children)

05 November | by Tony Kummer
Kids Christmas Play

Last year I wrote a post about finding Christmas plays for your children’s ministry. In the comments that followed, one reader offered to share her Christmas play. We are posting it here for anyone to use in their church Christmas pageant. Please leave feedback or say thanks in the comment form at the bottom of [...]

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Thanksgiving Craft: How to Make a Thankful Poster

04 November | by Tony Kummer
Thanksgiving Craft

Here is another great craft idea from Cullen’s Abcs.  This craft is super easy and will help the children understand what it means to be thankful.  It would be a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving Sunday School lesson. Simply make the poster at church and send home a note for parents about how to use [...]

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Bible Verse Coloring Page about Creation (Genesis 1:1)

04 November | by Tony Kummer
Bible Verse Coloring Page about creation Genesis 1:1

This is a printable Bible coloring page features Genesis 1:1 which says, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” It is designed as a learning activity to reinforce this simple Bible memory verse.You can use it for a memory verse or coloring sheet in your Sunday school or children’s church.
Directions: To print [...]

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This Week in Children’s Ministry for 11/4/2009

04 November | by Tony Kummer
Children's Ministry Links

Here is my weekly roundup of some interesting and newsworthy links about children’s ministry. Most of these come from the Children’s Ministry blogs that I follow. I’m tweaking the format to make it a little more fun. Enjoy keeping current!
It’s Official
All the cool Kidmin leaders are going to Napkin. They even have Peter Parker in [...]

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110 Reasons to Love Children’s Ministry

03 November | by Tony Kummer
Why Do You Love Children's Ministry

A few weeks back, I asked our readers to answer one simple question – why do you love children’s ministry? The response has been amazing and each answer has personally encouraged me. This post is an edited list of those responses, with a few of my own mixed in.  I tried to combine duplicate answers [...]

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Operation Christmas Child: A Service Project for Students

03 November | by Kristin Charles
Operation Christmas Child

Looking for a service project to involve your students in this year? Try Operation Christmas Child.  Operation Christmas Child is a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization.
As described on its website, Samaritan’s Purse “has helped meet the need of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with [...]

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Creation Review Lesson for Children’s Church

02 November | by Felicia Mollohan
Lesson About Creation

This lesson completes a seven week series of Bible lessons about creation. This children’s church lesson plan was first written for children age 5 – 11. It could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Please leave [...]

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Creation Review (Preschool Bible Lesson)

02 November | by Felicia Mollohan
Preschool Lesson About Creation

This is the last of a seven week series of Bible lessons about creation.. This lesson plan is designed to remind the preschool aged children about the days of creation as previously taught in the our related lesson plans. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a [...]

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Bible Verse Coloring Page (Proverbs 30:5)

02 November | by Tony Kummer
coloring pages

This is a printable Bible coloring page for your children’s minsitry or Sunday School. It features Proverbs 30:5 which says, “Every word of God proves true.” It is designed as a learning activity to reinforce this simple Bible memory verse.
Directions: To print this Bible coloring page, click on the image itself. It will open full [...]

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Thanksgiving Bible Verses

01 November | by Tony Kummer
Thanksgiving Bible Verses

In America, we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday on the 4th Thursday in November. This is based on a strong Christian tradition of giving thanks to God. Here is a list of Bible quotes about thankfulness. You can use these verses with your Thanksgiving craft projects at church or home. This is a great opportunity to [...]

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Four Storytelling Tips for Children’s Ministry

31 October | by Kristin Charles
Storytelling Tips

Jesus was a master story-teller. Droves of people followed Him wherever He went.  They listened to His every word.  His parables utilized simple objects to convey more complex truths.  They were relevant to the audience and they often ended with some type of surprise or twist.
In the Parable of the Mustard Seed, Jesus compares the [...]

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