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Children's Ministry Ideas

Kids Ministry Game: Captain Midnight

20 October | by Charlie Wallace
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Here is another “backpocket” game that you can play if you have a large group of kids and a large area where they can run.  This can be a game that you can play to fill up time at an Easter Egg Hunt, Backyard Bible Club, or whatever the situation. Like Quiet Ball and Silent [...]

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Kids Fear Factor: How to Help Children Overcome Fear

19 October | by Mimi Bullock
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The spirit of fear plays upon the deepest parts of a child’s being. A child’s natural tendency is to fear the great big world he finds himself in. Children’s workers are familiar with the common but serious fears of children. The most popular are fear of the dark, what is under the bed and [...]

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This Week In Children’s Ministry for 10/14/2009

14 October | by Tony Kummer
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Here is another roundup of interesting articles and newsworthy events relevant to Children’s Ministry. This week there is a little something about everything. If you’re looking for more, check out my list of recommended kids ministry blogs.
Jonathan Cliff earns his #1 blog ranking with 3 great posts about the new child dedication process at [...]

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Tell Others Why Kids Ministry Matters

13 October | by Tony Kummer
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Here is a resource to help you spread your passion for children’s ministry. It’s called 68 Practical Benefits of Children’s Ministry and it’s free for you to print off and share.
68 Reasons Why Children’s Ministry Matters:

14 Ways Children’s Ministry Helps Kids
8 Ways Children’s Ministry Helps Families
24 Ways Children’s Ministry Helps The Church
8 Ways Children’s Ministry [...]

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Creation Bible Story Book for Children

09 October | by Felicia Mollohan
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Download and print this Bible storybook to help children learn about God’s work of creation. This lesson is part of a series of Bible lessons about creation. Each PDF file tells the story of creation based on Genesis and includes color visuals. Use the links below to select the chapter you need.
Story of Creation Book [...]

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Ten Adorable Kids Bible Costumes

05 October | by Tony Kummer
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Are you researching Bible Costumes? Maybe your child will attend a Christian Halloween event or Trunk or Treat. Maybe your church is having a Bible Character night in their children’s ministry? Maybe your planning a Children’s Christmas or Easter program. In any case, you’ll enjoy these Ten Adorable Bible Character Costumes.
Baby Sheep Costume
The Bible is [...]

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Video: Parable of the Prodigal Son

02 October | by Tony Kummer
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This short video features the story of the Prodigal Son told using slides from a Bible Story comic book. This could be used with a Bible lesson about the Prodigal Son.
The title in the video says “Prodigal God” which brings out the real meaning behind the story. Both brothers have hurt the father and need [...]

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Children’s Bible Lesson: Pets are a Blessing

02 October | by Nicole VanderMeulen
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This lesson reviews the Creation story and focuses on God’s creation of animals and his wish for humans to care for them. It will help children to think about animals from a God-centered perspective. This lesson would work for Children’s Sunday School or Children’s Church.  Estimated lesson length is 45-60 minutes.
The use of this material [...]

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Overcoming Challenges in Your Children’s Ministry

27 September | by Tony Kummer
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Your feedback has been amazing and we are ready to move ahead with this series of articles. Each post below is designed to give practical help in areas of struggle.
Overcoming Challenges
10 Tips for Finding Volunteers – Nicole VanderMeulen offers some practical ways to staff your children’s ministry.
4 Storytelling Hints to Keep Children’s Attention – Kristen [...]

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The Top 10 Children’s Ministry Blogs

23 September | by Tony Kummer
children's ministry blogs

Several times each week, I jump over to the Big List of Children’s Ministry Blogs.  I always find something worth reading and often some helpful ideas for my own ministry.  But like everything kids ministry related, these blogs don’t get the respect they deserve. So, here is my attempt to set things to rights. I [...]

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Making Un-Churched Childern & Families Feel Welcome

21 September | by Terry Delaney
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I realize not every church has the same cultural context as mine, but as children’s ministers we all are striving to reach the kids in our community whether that community is rural or inner-city.  When we do start bringing these children in to our churches, do they feel welcome? I am thinking primarily about the [...]

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Dealing with Ministry Conflict through Email – Should We?

19 September | by Charlie Wallace
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever received an angry complaint via email. Now, think about that incident and imagine what the “conversation” may have sounded like if it had taken place over the phone. What about in person?
The fact of the matter is that when dealing with conflict or complaints a good rule of thumb [...]

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New Facebook Page for Ministry-To-Children.com

17 September | by Tony Kummer
Kids Ministry On Facebook

It’s probably long overdue, but I am glad to announce we have just launched a Facebook page for this website. It’s another way for readers to connect with our content and send feedback. Check it out, become a fan, and share it with your children’s ministry friends!
Be watching for contests and other promotions to [...]

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Glorifying God as a Ministry Team

15 September | by Kristin Charles
Team Ministry

Don’t Ever Ask Me to Sing a Special.  Cause if you do, it’ll be awkward for everyone involved.  Singing  is not really my thing, as much as I  love praising God.  He’s gracious to listen to me; others – not so much.
For that matter, administration isn’t my strength either.  I cower at the thought of [...]

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