This is a guest post from Mike & Rebecca Peacock, who create Tales from the Miracle Book. Hubby and I were wondering how to take what we have been doing for 20 years in Primary Schools and churches to impact more people. Rather than needing to be in the location of a school or church, how could we get the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
There is a big difference between giving a lesson plan and telling an God’s amazing story. This guest post from David Rausch (creator of an awesome children’s church lessons called GO! Curriculum). He shares simple tips to make your Bible teaching more interactive. 10 interactive storytelling ideas for ELEMENTARY kids If you want to make your KidMin lessons more interactive … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Storytelling immerses the listener into the panorama of the Bible with an enormous effect if it’s done right. You don’t have to be a natural-born ham or a professional to tell an unforgettable story. Before your next class or session, review these storytelling tips. You can bring the Bible to life with a few adjustments! 1. Know the story backwards … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This past weekend in small group we played a great creative story-telling game in our small groups. I can’t claims the idea as my own. Our children’s ministry director actually came up with the idea, but she said it was ok if I shared it with you, so here goes. We were learning about Joseph, and the point of this … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Avoid the Read-Aloud Rut! Are you stuck in a read-aloud rut? Most of us have experienced it at one time or another. The read-aloud rut is when we get stuck presenting a Bible story to our class of children in the same way week after week. We find it is easier to prepare and present a lesson if we simply … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My two year old son and I have this routine that we go through most nights before he goes to bed. He climbs into Daddy’s bed, we say our prayers, he snuggles up next to me, and he says “tell me a story.” He isn’t interested in your classic Jack and the Beanstalk or Mother Goose tales, the stories he … More Children’s Ministry Resources
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 Kingdom of God to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The July 31, 2009 broadcast of the Albert Mohler radio program features an interview by guest-host Dr. Russell Moore with singer and musician Andrew Peterson on the need children have for rich, wonderful story. Dr. Moore asks the question, “Does storytelling matter to children?” The program discusses the importance of telling the right stories–and telling the right Story–to children, demonstrating … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s road trip season, so I wanted to brainstorm a curriculum theme based on the popular GPS navigation apps kids see their parents using. That brainstorming led to the MAPS curriculum, which I had just finished editing. We’ve just launched it at the Sunday School Store, and I couldn’t be more excited about it. It’s called “Maps: 4-Week Children’s Ministry … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download this week’s 100% free Sunday School lesson or find your next Sunday School curriculum series—printable Bible study lessons and activities in Children’s Ministry. Search 🔎 Sunday School Lessons Sunday School Lesson This Week This week, the featured Sunday School lesson is from Mark 5:21-43 when Jesus brings a young girl back to life. Don’t miss the craft ideas and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Why Children’s Ministry is Important in the Local Church Context Children’s ministry plays a crucial role in young children’s spiritual development and overall well-being within the local church context. By investing in age-appropriate Bible teaching and fostering a supportive environment, churches can lay a strong foundation for children’s faith and spiritual journey. In this blog post, we will explore the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Our friends at Go! Curriculum are stepping up again to make sure churches have what they need as they re-enter their worship centers. This is a “for sale” ministry resource you can purchase directly from GO! Curriculum. If your church has budget to invest, this is an amazing option to upgrade the children’s moment in your church service. Today they … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids about how Israel chose their first king, and how God is the true King. Needed: Bibles, flashlight, craft foam or construction paper, scissors, glue or tape, markers or crayons, stickers or jewel decorations Intro Game: Storytelling Sequence Kids sit in a circle, each telling one sentence of a story. Tell them … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson about Simeon and Anna to teach kids what our greatest desire should be. Needed: Volunteer to play Simeon, pieces of paper with phrases from Luke 2:29-30 written on them, poster board or drawing paper, crayons or colored pencils Review Activity: Creative Storytelling Remind students that angels appeared and told the shepherds about the birth … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a guest post from the Bible Tales, check out their YouTube channel if you are looking for some more creative Bible storytelling for children. Another excellent online kids church option. Here at The B Tales we aim to bring the Bible to life for children and young people through theatre. We tour churches and schools as well as … More Children’s Ministry Resources
How can we practice listening to the Lord? Includes a lesson, 2 games, and a craft. Needed: a flashlight, drawing paper, crayons or colored pencils, string and hole punch or a stapler Intro Activity: Storytelling Sequence Kids sit in a circle, each telling one sentence of a story. When it’s their turn to make up a sentence, they hold the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What are the best Bibles for children? What suggestions for parents wanting to make Bible story bedtime a habit in their family? What are your top bedtime story Bibles for kids? Top 10 Picks for Best Children’s Bible This article is a guide to the best children’s Bibles. It discusses different Bible versions and features that are good for kids. There … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Find the right curriculum for your children’s ministry. These 100% free resources are perfect for kids’ church or any time you need a Bible study to teach children. Yoast Meta Keywords: kids ministry curriculum, elevate kids ministry curriculum, kids ministry curriculum the gospel, sample of kids ministry curriculum, children’s ministry curriculum kids ministry curriculum free children’s church curriculum children’s ministry … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Last summer, I took my children to one of our public library’s special events. It was a storyteller. I didn’t think much of it, but thought it might be a fun thing for us to attend together. It turned out so much better than I had expected. He was great! He owned that room of teeny tots through parents. He … More Children’s Ministry Resources
One thing I hear a lot from new children’s ministry volunteers is, “I’m not that creative.” I used to argue with people who said this. Like a responsible children’s ministry leader, I’d tell them what I believed, that God made us all creative beings, that creativity can be expressed in infinite ways. I even took some by the hand and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Whether a parent or pedagogy professor, anyone who works with teaching and children knows quite well that there are many types of learners. It is important not only to acknowledge this but to create lessons that reach these varied types of individuals and encompass a broad spectrum of activities and teaching methods. The same is true for Sunday school lessons … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids learn best through storytelling – that’s why teaching the parables of Jesus is perfect for Sunday School and Junior Church. This 9 lesson curriculum is 100% free to download an teach. This page lists all the individual lesson plans in our 9 part series on the parables of Jesus. We’ve also included some additional teaching helps below. Why Jesus … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Sunday School teachers (or any type of educator, for that matter) have quite a lot of competition these days…children are bombarded with all types of demands on attention. Between movies, video games, computers, and all the other “noise” that clutters our lives, it is no wonder that children might find a trite flannel graph less than thrilling. It is essential … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is the first in a nine part study for children on the parables of Jesus. For related ideas, search our website for “Parables of Jesus.” Lesson One: Why Jesus Told Parables Main idea: Parables are stories Jesus told to teach us important lessons about the Kingdom of Heaven. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, Proverbs 28:13-14, Isaiah 6:9-10, Mark 4:10-12 … More Children’s Ministry Resources