We all know the story of Jonah and the big fish. (aka Jonah and the Whale). We all know that Jonah was given instructions to preach to the Ninevites God’s message of forgiveness. We also know that Jonah did not want to preach this to the Ninevites because he did not like them and did not want them to be … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Everyone has “that kid” in their children’s ministry. You know, the one who won’t sit still, never quits talking, and seems to thrive on punishment. A few weeks ago, I actually had to take “that kid” home before our ministry for that particular night even got started. He was over-the-top disobedient and my teachers were wanting me to ban him … More Children’s Ministry Resources
And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven. Matthew 23:9 What is Jesus telling us when He says “call not man your father on earth?” We celebrate Father’s Day every year because Daddy’s are a special gift given to us by God. Jesus is not saying that we cannot call your Dad … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I recently attended the Connecting Church and Home conference (read our live blog) back in March. While there, I saw a man wearing a black t-shirt with white embroidered 1/168. I was immediately intrigued by the small fraction. Given the context of the conference, I figured it had something to do with student ministry. My suspicions were confirmed when I … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Tony recently posted a Sunday School Lesson about the Flood using the Big Picture Story Bible. We all know that despite the horror of the reasons behind God’s flooding of the entire Earth, “Noah’s Ark” remains a dear story for children. Most every children’s story Bible, board book Bible, etc. discusses Noah’s Ark. Have you ever thought about “bringing to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
How many of the children in your ministry use the Internet? How many watch television or listen to the radio? We have all heard of the problems of media today, but have we really thought about the media as it relates to our own ministries? I confess that I have thought of these problems as more for the youth group … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Recently, Tony wrote a post on praying with your children at bedtime. That post got me to thinking about praying with your children in general. Whether you are involved in Children’s Ministry or are “just” a parent, it is essential to teach our children to pray for everything (Phil. 4:6). I would like to share a couple of ways we … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Phil Vischer, the creator of VeggieTales, has a new web-based ministry for children. It is called Jelly Telly. The essence of the website is to provide a safe-haven for children to “surf” the web. There is a daily “television” show with puppets, computer animated characters, and live actors teaching a God-centered lesson. You can check out all the characters found … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Show honor to moms in your church with these 6 simple ideas. At my church, we celebrate Mother’s Day by hosting Muffins with Mom. This is usually an hour before Sunday School begins. We invite all mom’s and their children to celebrate her special day with muffins, juice, milk, and coffee. We finish by taking a picture of Mom with … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Home Life Ministries is dedicated to equipping parents and children’s ministers to teach children biblical characteristics. Morris Hull is the founder of this web-based ministry. He has lived in the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland and currently lives in the United States.The Character Journal is of greatest interest to our readers here at Ministry to Children. They offer 38 different … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Christian Resource Center was founded by Carlton Harrison and Dennis Somers who have each worked in Christian publishing for more than twenty-five years. Using their expertise and relationships with Christian publishers, they are able to buy in bulk and pass the savings on to you. They specialize in church orders for Vacation Bible School , Sunday School Children’s Church … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This weekend, Brentwood Baptist Church hosted a conference on family ministry titled Connecting Church and Home. The speakers were mainly connected with Southern Baptist churches but their purpose will be shared by all Christians.Several of my friends were attending the event. So I asked Terry Delaney to blog it for Ministry-to-Children.com. He did not disappoint. The links below are his … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a live blog by Terry Delaney during the Connecting Church and Home Conference March 2009 at Brentwood Baptist Church in Nashville. You can also read confernce notes on the Soujour Kids blog Session #5: The Challenge Before Us (Mike Glenn) I am Baptist through and through so I am going to take some shot at Baptists. There is a huge transition going on … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a live blog by Terry Delaney during the Connecting Church and Home Conference March 2009 at Brentwood Baptist Church in Nashville. You can also read confernce notes on the Soujour Kids blog Session 4.5 An Army of None: Training Men to Lead Their Families (Randy Stinson) Sociologists have called this generation the generation of Me. Everything has been explained to these kids. They … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a live blog by Terry Delaney during the Connecting Church and Home Conference March 2009 at Brentwood Baptist Church in Nashville. You can also read confernce notes on the Soujour Kids blog. Session #4: Integrating Church and Family to Equip the Generations (Brian Haynes) What are you getting yourself into? First, if you want a “how” of starting down this road, I would … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a live blog by Terry Delaney during the Connecting Church and Home Conference March 2009 at Brentwood Baptist Church in Nashville. You can also read confernce notes on the Soujour Kids blog or from the Thoughts On The Word Session #3: The Next Step-Family Strategy of Brentwood (Jay Struther) And Ruth the Moabite said to Naomi, “Let me go to the field and glean among the ears … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a live blog by Terry Delaney during the Connecting Church and Home Conference March 2009 at Brentwood Baptist Church in Nashville. You can also read confernce notes on the Soujour Kids blog or from the Thoughts On The Word blog Session #2: Student Ministry-What I have Learned along the Way (Steve Wright) We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a live blog by Terry Delaney during the Connecting Church and Home Conference March 2009 at Brentwood Baptist Church in Nashville. You can also read confernce notes on the Soujour Kids blog. Session #1 Leading a Church with the Family in Mind (David Horner) Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post is a review and summary of Perspectives on Family Ministry: Three Views. Ed. by Timothy Paul Jones. Nashville: Broadman and Holman Academic, October 2009. 213 pp. Introduction Dr. Timothy Paul Jones, the editor of this book, served for fourteen years in vocational ministry. He is now an Assistant Professor of Leadership and Church Ministry at The Southern Baptist … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This book has come out in a new edition titled “Our Home is like a Little Church.” and the original version is no longer available. Blair, Lindsey and Bobby Gilles. Pastor Daddy. Louisville: Sojourn Community Church, 2008. 16 pp. $11.95. (out of print) In 16 short pages, this book introduces the view that the home is a little church. This … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Brown, Alison. A Bible Alphabet. Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 2007. 31 pp. $8.00 (Buy from Westminster Books and save 40%) We just released a major new review of the best children’s bibles for your family. I knew coming from Banner of Truth, this book would be a solid resource for young children learning their alphabet. I was pleasantly … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Alcorn, Randy. Tell Me About Heaven. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2007. 59pp. $19.99. Buy From Amazon.com $13.59 Introduction Randy Alcorn was a pastor before founding Eternal Perspective Ministries in 1990. His ministry is dedicated to teaching Biblical truths. According to their website, www.epm.org, the ministry exists “to meet the needs of the unreached, unfed, unborn, uneducated, unreconciled and unsupported people around … More Children’s Ministry Resources