If you’ve every struggled to find your way around the internet, you’re not alone! That’s why I wanted to record an updated video tour of Ministry-To-Children. I’ve included some of the advanced functions that might help you get more from our free content. How to get a print-friendly version of any page How to use […]
Study: Special Needs Kids Often Excluded from Church
Raising children with special needs is hard. Just getting them to school and doctors appointments can be a struggle. Depending on the disability, kids can have a very negative experience fitting into the structures or routines of regular church attendance. Even when congregations make an effort to be inclusive, the barriers are simply too much. […]
153 Children’s Ministry Websites & Blogs
Welcome to the exhaustive list of kids ministry blogs – updated March 2019. We started with 101 but ended up listing 153 different sites about ministry to children! Happy browsing. TOP 25 CHILDREN’s MINISTRY BLOGS #1 Children’s Ministry (dot com) The most widely read magazine in children’s ministry also has an amazing blog! Their content […]
Friends and Heroes Curriculum Pack
Friends and Heroes brings the Bible to life with it’s award winning animation series. They are a longtime friend to our website. They sponsor our website to let more people know about excellent Bible curriculum built around the DVDs. Friends and Heroes Series 1 Church and School Curriculum Pack – you can download a free two […]
Trackers of Truth Startup Kit (4 Lesson FREE sample)
We’re bringing back Free Stuff Friday to feature some great projects from our amazing ministry partners. This post was a giveaway from Seedbed Kids. The giveaway is over but don’t miss the 4 free lessons on their website you can download free today. What do you think? Watch the video below and them leave a comment to […]
Kids Feeding Kids Mission Project
The first step to seeing a orphaned child’s life changed is the consistency of three hot meals a day from a loving caregiver. Once these children have full bellies, they can begin to grow healthy and strong. Then they can learn and understand that God loves them very much and that they have a bright […]
9 Bad Things Happening When You Forget Ministry Vision
Lately I’ve visited the children’s ministry in some small churches. These are exactly the kind of under-funded ministries our website exists to serve. A common theme is clear — in all the scramble to do ministry they often lack clear goals and vision for their programs. My observation — we need a map to know […]
Eek! Said Amy: Christian Children’s Book about Emotions
I just got my hands on a review copy of Eek! Said Amy by L.J. Zimmerman. It’s really good. It’s a short read, ideal for bedtime with the children. The illustrations are catchy and will make you laugh at times. The story is about learning to handle emotions. Right from the start it reminded me […]
Giveaway + Discount Code for “God’s Story 365”
We love this resource to help kids and parents share grow in faith together AND that a part of all profits goes to helping rescue girls from human trafficking. God’s Story 365 is a fun way to explore the Bible as a family. Each page has bright-colored art, short and engaging stories (including biblical references to […]
John 3:16 Challenge (Video) Bible Memory Verse at 100 mph
Here is a fun video to help kids learn about John 3:16 from Crossroads Kids Club. It offers a brief explanation of the verse and then fun challenge. Dave challenges Courtney to say John 3:16 (a verse in the Bible) while being strapped into a ride that launches them straight into the air at “100 […]
When is Pastor Appreciation Day 2019? October 13th
It’s not an official holiday, but many churches mark October as “Pastor Appreciation Month” and the 2nd Sunday as “Pastor Appreciation Day.” Q: When is pastor appreciation day? A: October 13 is pastor appreciation day in 2019. This is a good time to teach children about the role of the Pastor and how they can […]
“The Tower of Babel” Bible Story Video for Kids (Genesis 11)
Check out this new video Bible story from Crossroads Kids Club. You can watch it below or download it directly from their page on Vimeo. Don’t miss all their free Bible teaching videos. The Tower of Babel Genesis 11:1-9 (NIV) 11 Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. 2 As people moved eastward, […]
Printed Coloring Books from Ministry-To-Children
We’re excited to announce our first “printed” coloring books! Almost every week, readers have been asking me how they can buy printed versions of our wildly popular Bible coloring pages. Our first priority is giving away free materials, so that project has been on hold for many years. Today, we are releasing our first “printed” […]
Sinner’s Prayer (simple examples) for Kids
Imagine a child is ready to accept Christ, but they can’t find the words. That’s when a simple example prayer asking for salvation (aka “The Sinner’s Prayer”) is helpful. I’ve read about the debate about this practice, but still believe a model prayer is important for kids who want to give their life to Jesus. Here are […]
Cokesbury VBS 2018 “Rolling River Rampage”
Cokesbury has released their new Vacation Bible School program for 2018. We had a chance to see the curriculum first-hand and have complied the following resources for churches interested in using this material next summer. First Impressions I was invited to preview the material at one of Cokesbury’s many “test” churches. This is how they […]
New Testament Coloring Pages (free download all 27 books)
Use the link below to download all 27 coloring pages we’ve created for the books of the New Testament. This file contains all the files in one PDF document (27 pages long). Click here to see them on Amazon. If you prefer, you can browse for the specific page you like using the links below. Matthew – […]
“Abraham” Bible Story Video for Preschool or Toddlers (Genesis 12)
This video was made for younger kids and teaches about God’s Promise to Abraham. It’s from the preschool ministry at Crossroads Kids Club. Watch the preview below and then download a copy from their page on Vimeo. Don’t miss all their free Bible teaching videos. For more help, don’t miss our printable story of Abraham coloring pages.
Video: Jesus Heal a Man at the Pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-15) Bible Story Download
The kids in your ministry will enjoy this video Bible story from Crossroads Kids Club. Watch the preview below and then download a copy from their page on Vimeo. Don’t miss all their free Bible teaching videos. John 5:1-15 NIV Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish festivals. 2 Now there is […]
The Story of Ruth for Kids (Free Bible Video Download)
Your children’s church will enjoy this new Bible story from Crossroads Kids Club. Watch the preview below and then download a copy from their page on Vimeo. Don’t miss all their free Bible teaching videos.
Fourth of July Ideas for Kids Sunday School
The 4th of July is a major holiday in the United States. It’s officially called Independence Day and is a celebration about our freedom as a nation. The Fourth ties in themes of patriotism, loyalty, thankfulness, and the belief that freedom is a gift from God. Sunday School Lesson Plans about Freedom Jesus Gives Freedom from Sin (John 8:32) This […]