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Sunday School Ideas

A Brief History of Sunday School

12 October | by Jeri Tanner
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For many of us, Sunday school is a deeply rooted tradition, although it is actually a rather modern institution. Have you ever wondered about the origins and history of Sunday school? If so, here are a few facts you may find interesting.
The idea of a “Sabbath school” for poor and uneducated children began in England [...]

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What About Promotion Sunday?

12 August | by Charlie Wallace
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At the church where I serve, Promotion Sunday, that day when kids move up to the next grade/class in Sunday School and other activities, for years occurred the first Sunday of September. However, by the time I arrived the date had been pushed back to the first Sunday in June. This was done primarily for [...]

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Multimedia Projectors: How They Can Help Your Sunday School & Children’s Church

20 June | by Jeri Tanner
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Did you ever think of using a small multimedia projectors in your Sunday School or Children’s Church? I’m not a very good geek. I’d like to be one, but alas know too little about technology and am dependent on the kindness of strangers when it comes down to it. If you’re like me (or especially if [...]

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Share Your Tips For Sunday School Growth

23 August | by Tony Kummer

With kids back in school, the Fall Sunday School bump has started. But this is also a great time to get new families to start attending.
This post is an open forum for you to share your best tips and advice for getting more kids in Sunday School.

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Fresh Ideas For Sunday School Bulletin Boards

21 August | by Tony Kummer

I have always struggled to find good ideas for my church’s Sunday school bulletin board. The default mode is to post the latest crafts, but a well-decorated bulletin board can be a good way to keep your children’s ministry area interesting. Here are a few web resources that offer free Sunday school bulletin board ideas.

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DiscipleLand Sunday School Curriculum

30 July | by Tony Kummer

Last week, someone asked me about the DiscipleLand Bible Curriculum For Kids. So, I took a quick look at their website and samples. Overall, I was very impressed with what I saw and could imagine using this Sunday school curriculum at some point.
In this post, I’ll give the big picture and my opinion. Then [...]

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KJV Curriculum that’s FUN and Baptist: What do you suggest?

30 July | by Tony Kummer

I just got this great question from a reader and thought someone else might be able to help:

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Children’s Church Games for Kids

15 July | by Tony Kummer

You’ve worked hard on your Kids Church lesson, but you still need to find one more fun activity to round out the hour. If you have served in children’s ministry for long, then you know that down time is the enemy. One great strategy is to always have additional learning activities or games.
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Mother’s Day Sunday School Ideas?

25 March | by Tony Kummer

Mother’s Day is one of the biggest dates on the church calender. Christians have a strong tradition of honoring women on Mother’s day. We expect increased attendance in both Sunday school and Children’s church. So, I’m working ahead, looking for Mother’s Day Sunday School Ideas.
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What Should I Teach On Easter?

01 February | by Tony Kummer

If your church is like mine, then Easter Sunday will be a high attendance day in your Sunday school and Children’s ministry. We don’t do the traditional Easter Egg hunt during ministry time, because we want to make Easter about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But what should you teach if your Sunday school curriculum [...]

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Effective Teaching Depends On Prayer

03 January | by Tony Kummer

This week’s Bible lesson is finished. The learning objectives are clear and measurable. I’ve found all the right teaching activities. The lesson plan is laser-focused to change lives. But am I ready to teach?
Once again I’ve forgotten a basic key to effective teaching – I’ve failed to pray!

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Sunday School Safety and Security

19 December | by Tony Kummer

Safety and security is one of the biggest topics in children’s ministry today. This is true for both small and large churches. Keeping kids safe should be a priority in every church. In this article, I will discuss the leading concerns about Sunday school security and offer some ways to improve safety at your church. [...]

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Free Christmas Sunday School Lessons For Children

12 November | by Tony Kummer

Are you looking for a Christmas or Advent lesson for your Sunday School class? This page lists some of the lessons from our New Testament children’s church curriculum that might be helpful for your Christmas preparation. I taught these lessons in my kids worship service, but they could be easily adapted for Sunday school.  [...]

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13 Bible Stories You Must Teach Every Child

02 November | by Tony Kummer

The average children’s Bible has about 100 stories. The real Bible has many more. Every story matters. But what are the basic stories kids need to understand to have a full grasp on the Bible? What stories are so basic to the Gospel that omitting them would leave a big whole in their worldview? Here’s [...]

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