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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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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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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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Noah’s Ark Song for Preschoolers (Arky Arky Song)

29 October | by Tony Kummer
Preschool Song About Noah Arky

Watch this video to learn the Arky Arky Song for your preschool Sunday School class. This song about Noah’s Ark (not “arc”) is something the younger children at your church will love. It could be tied into a preschool lesson about Noah or just a fun activity on its own.
Arky Arky Preschool Song about Noah

If [...]

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This Week in Children’s Ministry for 10/28/2009

28 October | by Tony Kummer
children's ministry ideas

It’s Wednesday again, and that means another roundup of interesting and helpful kids minsitry links. This is a great way to stay current with trends and news related to children’s ministry. Enjoy!
We Love Lists! There is something about a list that grabs my attention.

10 Ways to Help Your Child Make Friends at Church from one [...]

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What Do You Love About Children’s Ministry?

25 October | by Tony Kummer
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I want to put together a massive list of why we love serving in children’s ministry, but I need your help. The finished list will be a great way to encourage other people in children’s ministry.
In one sentence, share why you love serving in children’s ministry.
Read 101 reasons to love children’s ministry.

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Wise Men & Baby Jesus (Preschool Finger Play Song)

22 October | by Tony Kummer
Cullen's ABCs

Here is another great video from Cullen where she teaches a preschool finger plan and wise men song. It’s a simple song for young children that tells the story of the Wise Men visiting Baby Jesus.
Watch the video below where she demonstrate this story with a finger play. That just means acting the story out [...]

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Children & Prayer: What are real kids praying about?

21 October | by Tony Kummer
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Prayer is our direct connection with God. As children grow spiritually we teach them to call on their Father in Heaven. Sometimes the honesty of these prayers reminds us what Jesus meant by the faith of a child. Here is an amazing video that features the real prayers that children pray.
This is the kind of [...]

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This Week in Children’s Ministry for 10/21/2009

21 October | by Tony Kummer
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Here is my roundup of the most interesting, helpful, and newsworthy links in kids ministry this week. Enjoy.
Baby Dedication: Jonathan Cliff wraps up his experience with the child dedication class. Also check out Jared Kennedy’s explanation of why his church does baby dedication.
Relating to Kids: Rags Studio offers some great tips for making small-talk with [...]

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