Tony Kummer

Education: Master of Arts in Christian Education, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY (2008). Bachelor of Arts, Boyce Bible College, Louisville, KY (2003) Experience: Children's Ministry Leadership: Full-time children's pastor committed to the spiritual development and education of children. Mission Work: Served as a Christian missionary in Haiti, primarily teaching kids and youth ministry. Curriculum Development: Collaborated with respected religious education publishers to promote their children's ministry curriculum including LifeWay Kids, Group Publishing, Cokesbury VBS, Orange Curriculum, Go Curriculum, Regular Baptist Press VBS, and Children's Ministry Deals. Current Projects: Youth Group Ministry: Curriculum for youth ministry. Sunday School Works!: Writing and editing 30-minute Sunday school lessons. The Sunday School Store: Creating comprehensive 52-week Sunday School and Children's Ministry Curriculum.

Announcing: Big Truth Bible Lesson from Bethany Darwin

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We are thrilled to announce that our curriculum writer, Bethany Darwin, is embarking on an exciting new project! You may know her name from all her lessons on Ministry-To-Children and curriculum on the Sunday School Store. As an author and ministry leader, Bethany has already made a profound impact on the lives of countless children and their families. But with this new project, she is poised to take her work to the next level. If you’re looking

NEW: Celebrating Mothers Sunday School Curriculum

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The Sunday School Store has recently released a new 4-week children’s ministry curriculum called “Celebrating Mothers” for Mother’s Day. This curriculum is designed to help children appreciate and honor the important role that mothers, grandmothers, and other nurturing women play in their lives. Download the 1st week as a free sample lesson. The “Celebrating Mothers” curriculum is based on the big idea that mothers are a blessing from God. The curriculum includes four lessons that explore this

All Things New: 4-Lesson Bible Study for Kids on the New Creation & Heaven

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Through the “All Things New” children’s ministry curriculum, kids can discover what a joyous eternity with God will be like! With four engaging sessions, this curriculum will help children explore and gain an exciting understanding of Scripture’s view of heaven. Use this Biblical-based resource to share the hope of eternity with your church or Sunday school kids. They’ll learn how glorious it will be to one day join God in his New Creation! This new series is

Black Friday Curriculum Bundle for Children’s Ministry

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Sunday School Store is proud to offer a Black Friday Curriculum Bundle for Children’s Ministry. This once in a lifetime offer includes $3,897 worth of Children’s Ministry Curriculum and Resources for only $97. This deal goes LIVE at NOON on Friday, November 4th and is only being offered ONE TIME. So don’t wait! Plus, the first 100 people to order will receive prizes. This curriculum bundle includes over 3 years of Sunday School lessons, skits, crafts, games,

Pray Authentically!  Bible Craft Ideas for the Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector Luke 18:9-14

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 God loves our prayers and wants to hear from us, but sometimes it can be challenging to know how to pray. We might worry about the way that we offer our prayers to God, or if we are in group settings, we might be concerned over how others perceive us. These crafts aim to focus on the benefits and blessings of prayer, and remind students to pray for others.  A pop-up poster presents a reminder of the

Review🔥 Sunday School Planet Digital Children’s Ministry Curriculum

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Sunday School Planet is a new curriculum for children’s ministry. We are excited to share it with you. Churches can subscribe to an annual subscription and get digital access for object lesson videos, onscreen games, and Bible teaching material. This blog post is the first impression. To learn more and to download free samples, visit their official Sunday School Planet website . We LOVE Sunday School Planet Sunday School Planet, a subscription-based curriculum for children’s ministry, includes Bible

Classic Children Prayers

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When you were a child, do you remember saying model prayers? Prayers are a tradition that has been passed down for generations. This is the time when children can reflect on their day and ask for God’s protection during the night. In this blog post, we will share some of our favorite children’s prayers. Our hope is that these prayers will bring peace and comfort to your little ones as they fall asleep. Simple Prayers Have Spiritual

Psalms Sunday School Curriculum for Kids

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Are you looking for a fun and engaging children’s ministry curriculum? Our “Sing! Shout! Jump!” Sunday School curriculum is designed to help your kids learn about God in a fun and exciting way. We’ve got everything you need to get started, from teacher guides to student workbooks. Plus, our lessons are adaptable for groups of all ages. With Sing! Shout! Jump!, you’ll be able to provide your students with an unforgettable learning experience that will stay with

Scripture Scavenger Hunt: Printable Bible Games for Kids

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Kids learn best when you add a little fun – that’s why your children’s ministry and kids church will love these Bible scavenger hunt activities from Children’s Worship Bulletins. Get kids out of their seats and learning God’s Word through fun activities. Download the FREE Bible Verse Hunt Games A Scripture scavenger hunt is a great Bible game for a number of reasons. First, it gets kids up and moving, which is always a good thing. Second,

Psalm One Coloring Book (with German Scripture)

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We’re always blessed by the ways our readers repurpose and share our material – that’s why we have the only “please copy” policy that I’ve found on a Christian website. We just want kids to hear about Jesus! If you need a some Bible coloring pages in German, then please download below. The work below is based on our English language Psalm One coloring book. You can read a German / English comparison of Psalm 1 from

New: Big Bible Words 8-Lesson Children’s Ministry Curriculum on Salvation

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Looking for a way to teach kids the hard words in the Bible? Look no further than Big Bible Words Curriculum! This 8-lesson series is packed with fun activities to help make complicated truth simple for children. From lessons on faith and hope to salvation and redemption, this children’s ministry resource is sure to engage and educate your little ones. Download the free sample lesson today! Welcome to Big Bible Words, a children’s ministry teaching resource designed

Children’s Ministry is the Highest Calling

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Why is the children’s ministry so important? Children are a priority in the Bible and it’s our responsibility as Christians to make sure they’re not just being entertained. In this video, I share one simple reason why children’s ministry matters. 68 Reasons Why Children’s Ministry Matters Children’s Ministry is so important for so many reasons! We know how important children’s ministry is. That’s why we started writing down the benefits of kids church, Sunday school and all

Bible Object Lesson on Obeying God’s Word (Luke 11:28) for Kids Lesson

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Use this children’s sermon when teaching kids about obedience. It’s based on Luke 11:28 where Jesus said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Compare John 8:47 scripture about hearing the words of Jesus Christ. Children’s Sermon about Obedience to God You can find more children’s sermons on Pastor Robbie’s YouTube channel called, “Family Moments.” Here’s the transcript of this children’s sermon on obeying. Music]welcome back everyone to anotherexciting episode of family moments wherewe

Lent Activities for Kids

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If you’re looking for ways to engage your kids during Lent, check out these simple Lent activities for kids from Children’s Worship Bulletins. From making a Lenten calendar to giving up something special for 40 days, there are plenty of ways to help your little ones understand the Bible story of Easter and experience Holy Week as a meaningful season. Click here to get the Lent printables directly from their blog. Don’t forget their family Easter activities

The Best Children’s Ministry Podcasts

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If you are a Kids Ministry leader, you know how important it is to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and resources. One great way to do this is by listening to the top podcasts. There are many great podcasts out there that can help you learn more about leading kids ministry, and keep your teaching fresh. In this blog post, we will share our picks for the best podcasts for Kids Ministry leaders! As we planned

Children’s Ministry Podcast: State of Kids Ministry in 2022

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It’s hard to believe that children’s ministry is already in 2022, but here we are! In this episode of the Children’s Ministry Podcast, we take a look at the state of kids ministry and what lies ahead. What trends are happening in churches today? What do kids need most from their ministry? And how can we make sure our ministry is future-proof? Tune in for all that and more! Church leaders, what is the state of your

Object Lesson on Fear (Psalm 55:22) Kids Object Lesson

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Use this Bible object lesson to teach kids about overcoming fear. It’s based on Psalm 55:22, “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” Children’s Sermon about Fear / How to be Brave You can find more children’s sermons on Pastor Robbie’s YouTube channel called, “Family Moments.” Here is the transcript for this children’s sermon on fear. Hey everyone, welcome back to our new series called Family Moments, where

Bible Object Lesson on Faith (2 Corinthians 4:18)

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Use this children’s Bible object lesson with props to teach kids about faith. It’s based on 2 Corinthians 4:18, “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” Bible Object Lesson about Faith & Trusting Jesus You can find more children’s sermons on Pastor Robbie’s YouTube channel called, “Family Moments.” Here is the transcript for this children’s object lesson about faith

Bible Object Lesson on Anger (Luke 6:45) Mentos & Coke Object Lesson for Kids

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Use this Bible object lesson to teach kids about anger. It’s based on Luke 6:45, “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” Mentos & Coke Bible Object Lesson about Anger You can find more children’s sermons on Pastor Robbie’s YouTube channel called, “Family

Object Lesson about Lying (Proverbs 12:22) Kids Bible Object Lesson

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Use this children’s sermon with props to teach kids about lying. It’s based on Proverbs 12:22, “The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.” Lying Children’s Sermon with Props You can find more children’s sermons on Pastor Robbie’s YouTube channel called, “Family Moments.” Here’s the transcript of this children’s sermon on lying. [Music]hey everyone welcome to another excitingepisodeof family moments where we use reallycoolobject lessons that teach the truthaboutwhat matters most exactly and todaywe’re going to have some

Sunday School Curriculum Inspired by Animal Crossing Game

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We just announced our first new curriculum for 2022. It’s called Biblical Crossing: 4-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum and will make a big splash in your kids church or Sunday School. This series is inspired by the wildly popular family-friendly video game called “Animal Crossing.” Biblical Crossing: 4-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum will keep your students’ attention, help them grow in their faith, and encourage them to share the Good News. Children will find out what it takes to tend to

Christmas Devotional & Activity Books for Kids

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Christmas is coming—get these beautiful devotional books out to your families to share the story of Jesus Birth together. This will make a wonderful gift for each child in your ministry. Use these books as a gift to the children in your ministry. View all the Christmas resources at the Sunday School Store. Kids love Christmastime! The stable full of friendly animals. The wise men and their gifts. The Baby in the manger. For spiritual “quality time”

Giveaway: Books of the Bible Flash Cards

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We’re excited to add some new “printed” products to the Sunday School Store. This post is your chance to win a copy of both the Old Testament & New Testament cards for your ministry (or family). Watch the video below Leave me a comment about how this resource would help your ministry. New week, I’ll draw a random winners to get both sets of cards (sorry US shipping address only) About these Bible Books Flash Cards Use