Worship Songs for Kids Promote Christian Growth I am always looking for ways to help kids grow spiritually apart from formal instruction times. In my experience, solid kids worship music is one easy way to make that happen. That is why I’m excited about all the great resources available for children today. When kids really enjoy a worship CD, that music becomes the default soundtrack for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
9 Steps to Launching a Kids Program at Your Church How do I organize my children’s ministry? Starting a children’s ministry from scratch can be a big challenge. You have to navigate parental expectations, curriculum options, and hundreds of little questions about how things should work. For this discussion, I’m assuming you are at a smaller church with no paid … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Are you searching for ideas to liven up your Vacation Bible School this year? Look no further! This post is jam-packed with fun games that can be played indoors or outdoors, with or without fancy supplies. 🎲 There are even some that are super active to get those wiggles out, and some that are a little quieter to help with … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s not a chore! Learning scripture can be fun if you know the right games. Test these creative ideas and help kids make amazing progress! Each idea below is easy to learn and gets kids “hands on” with the Bible verses. Taking apart and putting the verse back together is a great way to use repetition without creating boredom! 1) … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I just found this great song on the Go Fish Guys YouTube channel. It’s a kid friendly song about moms. It might be something to show in kids church for mother’s day – or you can just send it to another mom in your life. The Mom Song Lyrics Words and music by Jamison J. Statema and Julie Statema © … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I’m always amazed by the volume and quality of posts that filter through our BIG list of children’s ministry blogs each week. Here are a few that caught my eye this week. I’ve limited the list to 10 once again. Enjoy! I found a blog called “The Crafty Crow” which has some really great craft ideas for kids. Watch kittens … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Fun Craft Idea for Children Here is a craft idea that we just tried for our Wednesday night children’s ministry program. To complete our new children’s church decorations, we used the children’s painted hand prints as leaves to complete the tree mural. The project was not too complicated, but it took real coordination on the part of our adult volunteers … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I’ve always wondered about the difference between arts and crafts. Often these two words are joined in one phrase but are actually different concepts. Cullen has posted a simple explanation of these two words on her YouTube channel. Basically, kids crafts are more directed by the adults and aim at a specific project outcome. The goal is for the finished … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Back in 2008, we posted a review of a little book from Sojourn Kids called “Pastor Daddy.” That self-published effort has done so well that the book will be released again under the new title “Our Home is like a Little Church.” I’m excited about the book for several reasons: It puts the whole family ministry movement in a format … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The voters have spoken and our field of 64 children’s ministry blogs is down to four. This round will determine who will get the $200 in books from WTSbooks.com and bragging rights until next year! The buzzer has sounded and Childrens Ministry 1234 is the Kidmin Blog Madness Champion. Thanks to everyone who voted. Final Four (votes from rounds 1 & … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What is family worship? How can I lead devotions to God in my home? This page will answer those questions and help you make family worship a habit in your congregation. Church leaders and Christian parents are beginning to put more emphasis on the role of the family in the spiritual development of children. This is a good development. Everyone can agree … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a simple devotional guide to help families worship Christ together during Easter time. It might be ideal for Saturday evening before Resurrection Sunday. Family Worship is the regular and intentional assembling as a family unit to worship God by reading scripture, praying and singing praise. This brief worksheet will help you lead your family in a short time of devotion … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This simple lesson plan is a great way to share the Gospel message at Easter (or anytime) in Children’s Church or Sunday School. It shows points kids to the future hope that Jesus made real when he rose from the dead. This lesson was written by Doug Wolter. This Bible lesson is based on J.C. Ryle’s sermon for children called, No More Crying. This … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Vote for Your Favorite Kidmin Blogger It’s time for round #2 of our bracket style tournament to determine the top children’s ministry blog. Our little contest is inspired by the NCAA March Madness, but aims to promote some of the great bloggers who write about children’s ministry. >> This round is now closed, go vote now in the final round. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is another craft idea from Cullen’s Abc’s. Watch the video below for her full instructions for making an Easter basket with your children. You will need white paper sacks (lunch bag size), decorative scissors, colored construction paper, and stickers or markers for decorating. For a more advanced option you can use paint and cookie cutters for stencils. I would … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Round #1 is now closed and the top 16 blogs have advanced. Here is the link to vote in round two. Vote for Your Favorite Kidmin Blogger There are some great bloggers writing about children’s ministry. That’s why I put together the Big List of Children’s Ministry Blogs. It’s also why I complied the Top 10 Children’s Ministry Blogs last September. This … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Try something new for 2019 Resurrection Sunday. This page links to our best materials for teaching kids the Easter Story. Lessons, Crafts, Printables, Songs, and Games — all 100% free like God’s grace. 10 Best Crafts & Activities for Easter 15 Easter Coloring Pages Worksheets about Easter & Good Friday Sunday School Lessons for Easter? M&M Poem for Easter Story … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This holiday is more than candy and the color green! Let’s ensure kids hear that Jesus saved Patrick and sent him back to share God’s love with his enemies! Enjoy our most popular St. Patrick’s Day activities for children’s ministry. 3-in-1 Shamrock Coloring Page Children’s Sermon for St. Patrick’s Day Lesson on God’s Plan (Jer. 31) Veggie Tales Story of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This year let’s make sure kids learn how God saved and then send Patrick back to love his enemies. This is a great holiday to talk about sharing the Gospel. I’ve included kids discussion questions below. Discuss the Story of Patrick This clip originally appeared on their DVD titled “The Sumo of the Opera.” The clip is also available on … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We just posted a new lesson plan based on Jesus’ parable of the Soils. Here are some additional learning activities that will help you teach this Bible story. This well known Bible story explains why different people have different responses when they hear the teachings of Jesus. Please leave a comment to share your ideas with other readers. Parable of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Are you falling into a rut with the craft selection for your children’s Sunday School class? You are not alone, most of us default to Bible coloring pages when we can’t find anything better to do. Recently a Facebook reader asked me this question: How about a craft that doesn’t involve coloring? My son always hated coloring because he has … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Do you ever have questions when someone talks about “the call” to children’s ministry? Maybe God is dealing with you about your ministry position. If so, then keep reading. This month’s Children’s Ministry Think Tank is all about God’s to minister to children. Here is the question as I posed it to our think tank members. “How do you understand … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Phil Vischer is back with new DVD series for Christian kids, but is this something your family should buy? Can these videos really teach kids about the Bible? Keep reading my review to find out more. Our regular readers will know that I’ve had mixed opinions about Veggie Tales. On one level I loved them for their kid-safe entertainment value. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
With the Olympics coming up, now is a good time to plan a special activities for your children’s ministry or Sunday School class. Here is a great idea that I found on Cullen’s Abc’s. Watch the video below for a full demonstration. The Olympic medal craft uses construction paper, string, and a few other supplies to create this prize. There … More Children’s Ministry Resources