One of the best ways to share the Gospel with kids is the wordless book. It’s a series of colors that can be used to explain the Gospel. I was surprised to learn that many believe that Charles Spurgeon originated the wordless book idea. Later is was used by several early Evangelical Missionaries. You can find […]
Lesson: God’s Blessings Grow (The Kingdom of David & Solomon)
This Kids Bible lesson shows how the reign of David & Solomon relate to the promises that God made to Abraham. It includes the building of the temple. This is one of many children’s church lessons based on The Big Picture Story Bible. You can modify these lessons for Sunday school or children’s church. I’m […]
Getting To Know Kids In Your Children’s Ministry
The best Sunday School and Children’s Ministry teachers are able to build life long relationships with the kids in their ministry. This makes the teaching much more powerful and the experience more rewarding for the teachers. How you relate to the children you teach will always affect how they receive the Bible lessons you teach. […]
Praise Factory Sunday School: Free Curriculum from Capitol Hill Baptist Church
I want to point out a new Sunday School curriculum that is free to download and use in your church. The Praise Factory family of curriculum is the creation of Connie Dever, wife of Mark Dever, senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC. You may have heard of Mark Dever from his book […]
A Great Christian Book About Adoption
Terry Delaney, one of our writers on this blog, is giving away a signed copy of Russell Moore’s new book Adopted for Life. Just go to his website and leave a comment on his review of Adopted for Life. Terry really – really – really likes the book. He writes: Every pastor must read this […]
Lesson: Going Into God’s Place (Joshua and the Battle of Jericho)
This Children’s Bible lesson continues the story of God’s people as they escape from Egypt and enter the promised land. It includes Joshua and the conquest of Jericho, but then continues through the period of Judges until the beginning of David’s reign. So, in overview fashion it covers several familiar Old Testament stories, including David […]
What Is Your Church’s Policy About Baptizing Children?
This post continues a new feature called Children’s Ministry Think Tank. The aim is to get different perspectives and help everyone to learn (including me). Please read through the responses and share your own ideas below. Think Tank #2 Questions About Baptism & Kids What is your church’s policy about baptizing kids? Is there any […]
Informed Parents Are Good For The Children’s Ministry
One challenge of children’s minsitry is keeping parents up-to-date about all the things the kids are learning. I’ve heard of several approaches: Mailing a newsletter to parents Sending regular email to parents The weekly take-home flier Bulletin Boards Children’s Update in the worship bulletin All these can be good, but my favorite is the last […]
Lesson: God’s Great Sign (Exodus / Passover Story)
This Children’s Bible lesson continues the story of the Exodus, starting with the Passover and leading through the 40 years in the wilderness. It continues a children’s church curriculum based on &utm_medium=blogpartners”>The Big Picture Story Bible. You can modify these lessons for Sunday school or children’s church. This kid’s Bible lesson is offered as a […]
Sunday School Crafts for Mother’s Day
Make sure mom know she’s special this year. Use any of these awesome craft ideas. Consider adding a mother’s day Bible verse for spiritual encouragement! More Craft Ideas for Mother’s Day Church Leaders blog has posted 7 craft ideas for mother’s day (offiste link) Children’s Ministry Deals has some cool mother’s day printables (offsite link) […]
Video Philippians 4:6-7 Bible Memory Song
I just found another great Bible memory video that I wanted to pass along. It’s the second one that Seeds Family Worship has posted on YouTube. We watched the Psalm 55 video last week and all our kids loved it. I expect this one will get an even better reaction. They call it “Kinetic Typography” […]
Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) Sunday School Lesson for Kids
Jesus is ready to forgive everyone – both sinners (bad people) and self-righteous (good people). God is Father to all. This lesson shows children that God’s love has no limits and they are always welcome to come back to HIM. Learning Objective: After this lesson, children will demonstrate understanding that God wants to save everyone […]
God’s People Become Great (Exodus Bible Lesson)
This kids Bible lesson is about the events leading up to the Exodus. It continues a children’s church curriculum based on The Big Picture Story Bible. You can modify these lessons for Sunday school or children’s church. This kid’s Bible lesson is offered as a guide for your own teaching. Be sure to modify the […]
Video “Psalm 55:22” Bible Memory Song
I was just catching up on the Sojourn Kids blog (worth reading every week) and I found this video from Seeds Family Worship. It features the actual words of the Psalm in music and text. It’s really well done and I’ll be showing it in Children’s Church this weekend. While your checking out Sojourn Kids, […]
How Do You Teach Kids To Be Saved?
This post launches a new feature called Children’s Ministry Think Tank. I have asked several friends in children’s ministry to join the project. About twice each month, I will email them tough questions and post their answers here on the website. My aim is to get different perspectives and help everyone to learn (including me). […]
“Dad really believes the things that are in this book.”
I just read about a new book for children by Dr. Bruce Ware. I’m always glad to see world-class theologians tackle the important task of relating truth for young children. The book is titled Big Truths For Young Hearts. It aims to equip parents to guide their young children through all major doctrines in an […]
God’s People Grow (Story of Joseph Lesson)
The following children’s Bible lesson about Joseph will teach kids the basic outline of Genesis 21 – 50. It continues a children’s church curriculum based on The Big Picture Story Bible. These children’s church lessons can easily be modified to serve as children’s Sunday School lessons. Download this lesson plan as a Microsoft Word document […]
Children’s Church Decorating
I just ran across several articles that offer practical tips for decorating the children’s area at your church. I wanted to pass this along because so many congregations are rethinking this space in their church campus. Many churches are goign with themed environments for their children’s ministry. Any church decor is better than four white […]
Three Printable Children’s Stories
Last week, I was contacted by an aspiring Christian writer named Bonnie Lucas. She wanted to share some of her children’s stories with our readers, so I gave them a quick read through. The stories were awesome and I wanted to pass them along to you. My first thought was to add some discussion questions […]
Teaching Children’s Church Like Jesus
I just ran across a great article written by Karl Bastian. He asks a question that just might change everything about your children’s ministry. What if Jesus taught in your children’s church? Karl writes: Jesus didn’t come and undertake an educational ministry, but rather a relational ministry! Jesus came to this earth, born as a […]