How Do You Teach Kids To Be Saved?

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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).

Please read through the responses and share your own ideas below.

Think Tank Question #1

Jon is an 8 year old boy with little church background. He’s been coming to your children’s programs for several weeks. One day he sticks around and seems like he wants to talk. He says, “I don’t want to go to hell, how can I be saved?” How would you respond?

New Sunday School Curriculum: Our Bible lessons are designed to keep the kids’ attention and show how God's Word makes a difference. Every series is flexible enough for a wide-age group and affordable enough for small churches. Download a free Bible lesson in pdf or view our latest Sunday School curriculum for small churches.

Free 2026-2027 Sunday school curriculum 4-week sample pack — Backpack Blessings, Squad Goals, All Stars, BFFs
FREE 2026–27 4-Week Sample Pack (Ages 6–12)
Free PreK 6-week curriculum sample pack preview
Free PreK 6-Week Sample (Ages 3–5)
Fruit of the Spirit Kids curriculum preview
Fruit of the Spirit (Ages 6–12)
The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:5–9) — Jesus Teaches About Prayer, free Sunday School lesson PDF download
The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:5–9)

How To Choose The Right Vacation Bible School Curriculum

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Vacation Bible School curriculum options are getting better every year. With the host of excellent VBS themes comes a problem – which one is right for your church? Here are the top elements I look at when choosing a Vacation Bible School curriculum.

New Sunday School Curriculum: Our Bible lessons are designed to keep the kids’ attention and show how God's Word makes a difference. Every series is flexible enough for a wide-age group and affordable enough for small churches. Download a free Bible lesson in pdf or view our latest Sunday School curriculum for small churches.

Free 2026-2027 Sunday school curriculum 4-week sample pack — Backpack Blessings, Squad Goals, All Stars, BFFs
FREE 2026–27 4-Week Sample Pack (Ages 6–12)
Free PreK 6-week curriculum sample pack preview
Free PreK 6-Week Sample (Ages 3–5)
Fruit of the Spirit Kids curriculum preview
Fruit of the Spirit (Ages 6–12)
The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:5–9) — Jesus Teaches About Prayer, free Sunday School lesson PDF download
The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:5–9)

When A Child Writes A Letter To God

Dear God Children’s Letters To GodMy friend and fellow Children’s Minister Glen Woods has written a touching article titled When A Child Writes To God. He reminds us of the joy and faith that are so wonderful in a child’s faith. He tells the story of a recent learning activity when he asked the children in his church to

New Sunday School Curriculum: Our Bible lessons are designed to keep the kids’ attention and show how God's Word makes a difference. Every series is flexible enough for a wide-age group and affordable enough for small churches. Download a free Bible lesson in pdf or view our latest Sunday School curriculum for small churches.

Free 2026-2027 Sunday school curriculum 4-week sample pack — Backpack Blessings, Squad Goals, All Stars, BFFs
FREE 2026–27 4-Week Sample Pack (Ages 6–12)
Free PreK 6-week curriculum sample pack preview
Free PreK 6-Week Sample (Ages 3–5)
Fruit of the Spirit Kids curriculum preview
Fruit of the Spirit (Ages 6–12)
The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:5–9) — Jesus Teaches About Prayer, free Sunday School lesson PDF download
The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:5–9)