The Holy Bible is the at the center of any Christian’s devotion to Jesus Christ. This simple Bible pledge reflects the importance of God’s Word and it’s role in the life of a believer. This is a popular pledge in church VBS programs. It’s often recited alongside the the Christian and the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag as children … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Christian Flag is displayed in many churches across America. It plays a role in many Vacation Bible School programs when students join together in their pledge time each morning during the opening assembly. This short verbal affirmation is typically recited along with the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag and one also to the Bible. Click on the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
For the last 10 years, I’ve served as the children’s pastor at Calvary Baptist Church– but Sunday is my last day. In short, I’m quitting my ministry job. This has been the best job I’ve ever had – God has blessed us beyond my imagination in these short years. There’s no scandal. I’m not taking a new job. And I’m … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Read this quote whenever you’re feeling discouraged in your children’s ministry. Download it as PDF or JPEG and hand it up around your church! You have our full permission to share it on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram! Ministry is not a job or a Sunday routine, it’s a PRIVILEGE to be chosen and used by Jesus. You’re not alone in children’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?” Milton Berle I found this quote about mother’s on Twitter tonight. It made me laugh, but also has a biting truth. God has giving mom’s everything they need to handle the overwhelming task of raising kids — his grace included!
LifeWay Kids has released this fantastic video that shares the whole story of the Bible in about 5 minutes. It’s a great tool for kids trying to keep the big picture of the scriptures in mind. I love how it points everything back to Jesus. Watch it below or download it on VIMEO (free account required). This Bible story video … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We’ve been using the free online materials from Crossroads Kids Club in our children’s church. I especially love their videos as an extra resource to review our Bible lesson. Here’s one of their latest featuring the Apostle Peter. It’s a mini Bible study on the life of Peter all in one kid-friendly video. You can watch online or download from the Crossroads Kids Club … More Children’s Ministry Resources
These four coloring sheets are part of our larger series for every book of the Bible. These are part of a larger series of coloring sheets on every book of the Bible. Download all four Gospel pages as one PDF document. This file also includes a 5th sheet where the illustrations are combined into one page, as pictured above. View Matthew, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Get the combined set of all 66 Books of the Bible coloring book for only $10 from the Sunday School Store. This both saves you time AND supports the artists who created these beautiful coloring sheets. The collage above was adapted from our free Old Testament coloring pages. Y These coloring page illustrations are part of our larger series where Mandy … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Click on the image above to download this coloring page as a printable PDF document. We’ve also uploaded the JPG version if you need to edit. Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download this free coloring page when teaching about when Jesus was a child. We know from Luke 2:41-52 that Jesus and his family visited the temple when he was still just a child. Click on the image above to download this printable coloring sheet in PDF format, we’ve also uploaded a JPEG version if you would like to edit the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I’m trying to keep clear of posting too many book reviews. That’s because our website is really focused on helping churches and ministry leaders with zero budget. But I do make some exceptions, especially for ministry friends like Glenys NELLIST. She’s written a beautiful and engaging book for children titled, “Love Letters from God.” It’s something of a story Bible, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
God’s Word has a lot to say about gratitude and being thankful. Here are our top 10 Thanksgiving Bible Verses to inspire you and your family this November. Don’t miss our longer list of 42 Thankful Bible Verses. Top 10 Thanksgiving Bible Verses Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Bible Verse from 1 … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In short, it’s a shared calendar of Bible readings used across many different Christian churches from several nations. Many churches in the Protestant tradition share a common scripture reading calendar called the Revised Common Lectionary. It marks out the long-standing dates and themes on the church calendar such as Advent, Pentecost, and Lent. While often associated with mainline churches, this practice … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Last week I received a copy of the new CD from Seeds Family Worship. From the first listen, I was impressed. This is the 8th volume of their scripture based praise music for children & families. All the songs in this edition relate to the theme of God’s Word. Here’s a track listing. The Word of God (Hebrews 4:12) Your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post describes how our Haiti mission team used the Canon Selphy CP910 to print digital photographs using only batteries and a smartphone camera. This same project would be super easy for any outreach event at church. If it works in Haiti, it could work anywhere. I’d love to hear your feedback, especially if you have done something similar. Just … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I don’t know what to write about my experience in Haiti last week, but I need to share something here with the readers. This post is far from complete and I have so many stories to tell. God has opened a door for our church to work in a rural community near Jacmel over the last eight years. Each time we stay on … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring page shows Jesus presenting himself to Mary after his resurrection. It was created to accompany our Bible lesson about the same events. To download, click on the preview image above or select your preferred caption translation below. You can also copy, view, or edit these files on Google drive. Leave us a comment to request another language. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
These coloring sheets highlight God’s creation of day and night when he appointed the sun, moon, and stars. It’s based on the text of Genesis 1:14. And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years. Genesis … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Over the years, we’ve shared dozens of free children’s ministry resources for Easter. The full list is a little overwhelming for new readers! So here are the most popular of our collection along with easy to download formats. For download files, it’s sometimes easier to right-click the link and select “save as.” 1. Easter Coloring Sheets – Browse or simply download them in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here’s another excellent video from CrossRoads Kids Club. It’s part of their “God’s Story” series and teaches about the Lord’s Supper in a child friendly approach. Download the video by going HERE. They also have a printable poster about this story. It’s designed for families to observe Good Friday together. Institution of the Lord’s Supper (Luke 22:14-23 ESV)And when the hour came, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Fellow children’s pastor Mark Jones just sent me a copy of his book, “A Dad’s Gotta Do What a Dad’s Gotta Do.” I normally don’t write book reviews, but Mark is a friend and this book was a fun read with my kids. So, here’s what I like about this book: I’m a grouchy dad, especially in the morning. This … More Children’s Ministry Resources
When I was growing up, the word “retarded” didn’t seem like a big deal. If a friend was being foolish we might say, “Stop being a retard.” If a school policy didn’t make sense we might say, “That’s just retarded.” It was one of many hurtful words they crept into adolescent vocabulary. We were wrong. I’m ashamed now to even … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Pastor’s kids are prone to rebel against the church. The problem is so common it’s become a stereotype. The same dangers affect MKs (missionary kids) and SKs (staff kids) and DKs (deacon’s kids). Every ministry volunteer should take this seriously. After all — What does it profit if gain all the kids for Jesus, but lose our own children. Ed Stetzer wrote … More Children’s Ministry Resources