FOR YOU ON FATHER’S DAY by Deirdre Banda For you on father’s day what ever you celebrateFathers have been here in times and seasonsFor you on Father’s Day that’s really greatTo remember you not just on this day but every dayIt’s father Day today for all fathers who have beenHere and gone Your memories live onFathers […]
Learning the Names of the Disciples
This ministry idea shared by one of our readers, Linda M Howard from First Baptist Church Tyrone, GA. I do have something I would like to share with you so you can share it with others. I wanted my class to learn the disciples but couldn’t find any ‘help’ when searching the internet. So I […]
“Readers Theater Jacob” Bible Lesson
This guest lesson was written by Wanda Parker, the founder of KidTrek. This free Bible lesson will help you teach the story of Jacob using drama and other learning activities. To use this lesson, please download either the printable PDF or Microsoft DOCX files below. Print Friendly PDF file Microsoft DOCX file Objective Aim: God is […]
Psalm 19 Sunday School Lesson “The Word of God”
This guest post was contributed by Patricia M. Tamang, a reader from the Philippines who severs as Coordinator for Christian Education in her church. Bible Lesson Title: The Word of God Bible Passage: Psalm 19:7-10 Target Age Group: Older Elementary Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 60 minutes Key Concept: God’s word gives us understanding and shows […]
Seriously??? Making Disciples in the Church Nursery?
This guest post was written by Wanda Parker, the founder of KidTrek. Too often the church nursery is thought of as “only childcare.” What if it come be something more? What if the infant and toddler ministry was a prototype for the rest of your children’s ministry? If you want to take today’s child to […]
Church Easter Egg Hunt Idea & Printable Gospel Booklet
This guest post was contributed by Jen Rhine who severs as children’s ministry director at Crossings Community Church in Columbia, PA. I created this because we often use egg hunts to invite children to the church at Easter but we do not really use the opportunity to teach about Jesus. I decided to try to use the […]
You Can Help Preteens Fight the Bully Battle
The following is a guest post submitted by Jeff Land from Kids Ministry 101. To share your ministry ideas with our readers, just email me. ~Tony K. When Jada’s mom called my wife, Abbey, she tearfully told her about how Jada had been on Facebook and suddenly started crying. When Jada’s mom, Julie, asked her […]
What Does it Mean for Our Children to Stand Firm? (David Michael)
This post features notes from Ryan Golias at the Children Desiring God Conference 2011. Click here to see all the sessions Having Done All, Stand Firm: David Michael It is my joy to send you out with a word of encouragement. What is it that we want you to have ringing in your ears as you leave? My […]
Effective Kids Ministry Depends on Your Time with Jesus (Turner)
This post features notes from Ryan Golias at the Children Desiring God Conference 2011. Click here to see all the sessions. Your Testimonies are My Delight: Kempton Turner And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired, and they came to him. And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) […]
Kids Need the Good News about Jesus’ Authority (Russel Moore)
This post contains notes from Ryan Golias at the Children Desiring God Conference 2011. Click here to see all the sessions. No Longer Tossed To and Fro: Russel Moore The text for this message was Mark 1:16-28. It is a big chunk, but worth reading through to follow the message below. The Full Gospel for Children We […]
3 Questions about Passing on God’s Truth (John Piper)
This post contains notes from Ryan Golias at the Children Desiring God Conference 2011. Click here to see all the sessions. The Sum or Your Word Is Truth: John Piper Teaching our children to approach truth with a cavalier and disdaining attitude is the greatest scandal today with regard to the minds of our young people. […]
Notes from 2011 Children Desiring God Conference
This series of live blogging notes from Ryan Golias. New posts will be added throughout the weekend. Scroll down for links to session notes. I invite you to join us for the Chrildren Desiring God conference. I am going to blog through the conference, and post session notes here. This year the conference is about holding […]
Thinking Big When Your Ministry Feels Small
The following is a guest post submitted by Sam Luce. If you have something to share with our readers, just email us. I don’t know if you are like me and you have been totally overwhelmed after going to a conference, doing a site visit at another church or even just reading online some of […]
Children’s Ministry Versus Family Ministry?
This guest post was contributed by Lynda Freeman who blogs at About the Children’s Department. Children’s Ministry versus Family Ministry – there is so much debate about this. Should we focus on the children or the families? I wonder why we have to make a choice between the two. I believe in Deuteronomy 6 God clearly […]
Resurrection Sunday Bible Journey for Families (Download Here)
This guest post was contributed by Lynda Freeman who blogs at About the Children’s Department. Bible Journeys provide unique opportunities for families to work together to provide special events where church and community families can experience God’s Word together and come to understand what it means and how to live it in their everyday lives! Resurrection Sunday Bible Journey […]
Free VBS Material: The Fruit of the Spirit
Last year we posted a free VBS curriculum written by Tara Tegard called “Bible Boot Camp VBS.” It is still available for download and hundreds of churches have used it in their ministry. Tara has written a second Vacation Bible School curriculum and wants to share it with readers on our website. It is titled “BigHeart […]
8 Simple Christmas Activities for Families
This is guest post sent to us from Michelle Bailey from the Congregational Church of Topsfield. Submit your articles to Tony@Ministry-To-Children.com Often the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season leaves less time than we’d like to enjoy and celebrate. We’ve complied a list of simple not to add to your already stressful week, but […]
Christmas Tree Coloring Picture Activity
Here is another coloring activity sent to us by Carlos Bautista. He’s is a Bible College student in the Philippines who has become a frequent contributor to our website. This drawing is a simple black and white picture of a Christmas Tree. It could be used in any variety of craft projects. The second picture […]
5 Reasons Why Hiring a Kids Pastor is Harder than You Think
This guest post is from Michael Chanley, founder of CM Connect and author of the book Collaborate. Find him on facebook & twitter. Churches face a difficult task when searching for paid staff. Many Senior Pastors will admit the hardest role to fill on their staff is that of a Children’s Pastor. The challenge can […]
Prayer Coloring Pages for Kids
These coloring pages are meant to help children learn to pray. They can be used in a variety of Sunday School activities or simply at home as prayer cards. Often times teachers can have children write out their prayers as a response to the Bible lesson. This coloring page can make that an even better […]