The Pilgrim’s Progress needs no introduction nor would any review do it any justice. However, this particular rendition of the classic-that word does not suffice for the second most sold book of all time behind God’s Holy Word, the Bible-is not a well know resource for children. With the help of illustrator Alan Parry, Oliver Hunkin set out to arrange … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Bible reading is one of the most important activities you can do with children. I believe that every Sunday school session, family devotion and children’s church meeting should include a time of Bible reading. Since the Bible is God’s Word, we should do our best to listen to it. The Big Problem: Can Kids Understand? Children become discouraged when they … More Children’s Ministry Resources
You’ve worked hard on your Kids Church lesson, but you still need to find one more fun activity to round out the hour. If you have served in children’s ministry for long, then you know that down time is the enemy. One great strategy is to always have additional learning activities or games. Also check out our listing of free … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Let’s be honest – there are very few churches that do a good job with Vacation Bible School follow-up. If you’re like me, your church struggles to be effective in reaching VBS prospects. In this article, I want to talk about some common challenges and strategies for VBS follow-up. Then I’ll share some ideas to help your church be more … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Phil Vischer and his “VeggieTales” changed the landscape of Christian media for kids. Now, he’s working on the next big thing with “JellyTelly.” Phil was gracious enough to grant me this interview. You can learn more about Phil on his blog, biography on Wikipedia, and IMBD listing. My questions are in bold and his answers are in plain text. Feel … More Children’s Ministry Resources
** This is a guest post from Terry Delaney who blogs at Diary of a Seminary Student, Said at Southern, and Going To Seminary.Ascol, Thomas K. Truth and Grace Memory Book, 3 Volumes. Cape Coral: Founder’s Press, 2005. $15.00 (or $5.95 ea.). Buy From Amazon.comIntroduction and Background InformationDr. Tom Ascol has been the Senior Pastor of Cape Coral Baptist Church … More Children’s Ministry Resources
How Can I Find Volunteers For Vacation Bible School? One constant struggle in children’s ministry is finding the right workers. Here are some tips for getting the right volunteers for your VBS program. 1. Start early Most people are more willing to commit, and even work around their vacation schedule, if you ask early. I try to start recruiting in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is the letter we sent out last summer to the children who attended our vacation Bible school. There was another mailing to their parents, but this one was targeted specifically to the children. We included a registration form for our Upward soccer league in the same mailing. Feel free to use this as a template for your VBS follow-up. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s that time of year and everyone is working on planning VBS. In this article, I’ll give you a simple 9 step process for organizing vacation Bible school. Then I’ll share some of my best practical tips about vacation Bible school. As always, you can leave a comment and help me make this resource better. Update: This article was first … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We all know that kids matter to God, but what else can we say about the importance of children’s ministry. Here is my attempt to spell it out in detail. 68 Reasons Why Children’s Ministry Matters: 14 Ways Children’s Ministry Helps Kids 8 Ways Children’s Ministry Helps Families 24 Ways Children’s Ministry Helps The Church 8 Ways Children’s Ministry Helps … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Some churches budget thousands of dollars for their annual Vacation Bible School program. But many smaller churches struggle to find the resources to support VBS. Here are some ideas for doing your Vacation Bible School without a lot of money. You should also check out our free curriculum for VBS. Partner With Another Church’s VBS Sometimes the best use of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“Hey Daddy, I have an idea that we can do before school is out.” It was Wednesday night. My son and I were driving home from church. He is a typical 7-year old, full of big ideas and the energy to make them happen. We had just talked about building a new doghouse over the summer break. “Ok son, what’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Desiring God blog has posted an article about helping kids love missions. Their ideas are geared toward families being missions minded with their kids. Here are the ten ways they pointed out. Click through to their website to get more details on each. Pray for missionaries. Read missionary biographies to your children. Supporting missionaries financially as a family Find … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use our free nursery schedule template when you create your next nursery volunteer schedule at church. This is an administrative task that few children’s ministers enjoy – but following our template and how-to guide will save you some hassle! 6 Steps To Update Your Nursery Schedule Template 1. Revise The Old Dates on Your Template I’ve moved to a 6-week … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Children’s Church Lesson: Jesus Cleans The Temple Text: John 2:13-22 Learning Objectives: After this lesson, children will demonstrate knowledge of the Christology of this passage … by stating in their own words three things this story teaches about Jesus. 1. Jesus did not want people “selling God.” 2. Jesus had authority as God’s son to cleanse the temple. 3. Jesus … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Children’s Church lesson teaches about the Temptation of Jesus from Matthew 4:1-11. The download below includes the complete teaching notes, worksheets, coloring pages, and craft ideas. It’s everything you need to teach kids about the Temptation of Jesus in your Children’s Ministry. Children’s Church Lesson: Jesus Battles The Devil Matthew 4:1-11 Learning Objectives: After this lesson, children will demonstrate … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this simple lesson to teach Matthew 3:1-12 to your children’s church. We’ve included a creative object lesson to help communicate the role of John in pointing people to Christ. Children’s Church Lesson: John the Baptist Prepares the Way for Jesus Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Learning Objectives: After this lesson, children will demonstrate understanding of the ministry of John the Baptist … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Explanation: This passage has a strong Gospel implication for children. Jesus was fully human and fully God. In his character we see the model and standard for righteousness in children. However, all children have sinned and not followed after Christ in these ways. Through the Gospel his perfect righteousness can become their own. Children’s Church Lesson: Jesus at Age 12Text: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan is based on the visit of the wise men to see baby Jesus. First they come to see King Herod, but his dangerous plan fails and the infant Christ escapes to Egypt. Children will learn how God protected the Holy family despite the wicked king. This lesson shows that God is in control, despite the pretenders like … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Mary was not the only one visited by angels in advance of Jesus’ birth. In this story, God sends an angel to prepare Joseph for his very special role in the Christmas story. Ultimately, Joseph accepts Jesus as his son. This lesson was first used in a broadly graded children’s church program. It could easily be adapted as a Christmas … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The free lesson plan is about the God’s promises to Mary concerning the birth of Jesus. This story says some very important things about who Jesus will be. It also has a strong focus on the power of God. A key quote from this passage is “Nothing will be impossible for God.” This lesson was first prepared with a broadly … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My wife and I have two boys, one girl and a third boy on the way! So, when I heard about Landel Bilbrey’s Christian fantasy novel about two boys becoming men — I was interested. He graciously sent me a copy and I am glad to share a little information about it with you. If you want more details check … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Today, I took my 7 year old son along with the “Senior Saints” from our church to visit the Creation Museum in Covington, Kentucky (Near Cincinnati). The drive is only an hour from our church and we’re doing the Answers In Genesis Vacation Bible School this year. So, I thought I would make the trip. From the start I was … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Something begins to happen in our Wednesday night program every spring. Our volunteers start to get run down. Worse than that – I start to feel tired of the program too. I’m guessing this is typical for children’s ministry programs. The school year has its own rhythm and life cycle. Fall is constant energy. Kids are making new friends and … More Children’s Ministry Resources