A few weeks back, I had a chance to hang out with my two middle children – aged 7 and 9. We’ve had a few new leaders join our children’s ministry in the last several weeks, so during the course of that weekend, I asked them this question: What do you wish your leaders in children’s ministry knew? In other … More Children’s Ministry Resources
You’ve probably heard the saying, “He couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket.” Well, I’m here to tell you that I’m not even qualified to carry the bucket. I have a child with a similar lack of musical giftedness though, so I can still understand how my Heavenly Father can enjoy listening to me sing even when it sounds like … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Have you ever had “that moment?” The moment in kids’ ministry when you’re in front of a group of young children trying to explain the gospel to them, and God gives you words that you know must have come from him because you’re not smart enough to explain it that way? I had that moment this past weekend. In that … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What is Cullen’s ABC’s Online Preschool Program? Cullen’s Online Preschool Program is a series of twelve complete preschool days that you can use with your own child(ren) or a group of children to offer them a complete preschool in the comfort of your own home. Who is Cullen? According to her website Cullen’s ABC’s, Cullen: …has been working with young … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If you asked the people who know me best to describe me, I am not certain that “Passionate” would be at the top of the list. Heck, I’m not even sure it would make the list, but there are some things that I am passionate about. I am passionate about God. It took 30 years before he called me into … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Several weeks ago at my church, my eyes were opened to a biblical passage. It is one that I have read many times, but this particular sermon would cause me to view it in a whole new way. What I had previously read as a general reprimand to a wayward church now appeared as a model for parenting. With Father’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Everything I Need to Know About Prayer I Learned From My Two-Year-Old One of the things I have committed to doing as a father is instilling in my kids a love for prayer. I try to model prayer for them at all time and in all circumstances. My hope and prayer is that my kids will “pray constantly” talking to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
For our children’s ministry, we use a curriculum from a well know national company who specializes in writing children’s curriculum for churches. Frankly, the stuff they put out is great! The large group teaching, small group activities and variety of “extras” you can buy to go along with the curriculum are all outstanding. Each month we review a new biblical … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Bible is clear – fathers must step up and lead their family to follow the LORD. These powerful Bible verses about parenting are exactly the encouragement every man needs to hear this Father’s Day. Don’t miss the free 7-page Father’s Day coloring book. Biblical Advice and Encouragement for Father’s Day What is a good Bible verse for Father’s Day? … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The other night marked the end of our yearly AWANA program for the summer. We did our awards ceremony and had a cupcake banquet after. I had a great year coordinating games this year and getting to have fun with the kids. As game leader, I had the privilege of leading a couple of hundred Kindergartener through Sixth graders in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Oftentimes as we grow older and become parents, we find ourselves repeating the things that our own parents have said to us. You know – those sayings that, as a kid, you promised yourself you would never use when you became a parent. Much like God’s blessings and curses travel from generation to generation, so too do our parents quips … More Children’s Ministry Resources
God has blessed us richly in this life, and the natural reaction to that blessing should be a desire to give back. The Bible also tells us that God loves a cheerful giver. So, how do you convey that excitement about giving to children and encourage them to give themselves. Obviously, it begins with teaching them the biblical reasons and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Each week in our Kindergarten and First Grade room, we take an offering that goes to help the support the children our church has sponsored through the World Help Organization. In total, the various Children’s Ministries at our church sponsor six children. In our room, we focus on Daniel so that the kids can feel a personal connection with him. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This weekend may very well be just another weekend for you – not so different than the one that came before or the ones to come. It may be a weekend just like any other in your life. Saturday, you’ll spend some time preparing for your Sunday lesson. You’ll get a good night’s sleep Saturday to be ready for the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a fun game we played on a Wednesday night during our AWANA large group game time. It is equal parts road race, dodge ball and American Gladiators. I originally envisioned this game without the M&Ms, but then we had a chocolate themed night for AWANA, and it just seemed like a natural fit! This game was fun for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here’s a great idea for teaching children Bible stories that allows you to have some fun and reinforce the story over and over. I would love to claim credit for this idea because I like it that much, but the truth is I heard it from some genius in children’s ministry somewhere else along the way. It seems like I … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My two year old son and I have this routine that we go through most nights before he goes to bed. He climbs into Daddy’s bed, we say our prayers, he snuggles up next to me, and he says “tell me a story.” He isn’t interested in your classic Jack and the Beanstalk or Mother Goose tales, the stories he … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I was speaking earlier this week to a children’s pastor (who shall remain nameless for purposes of job security) who was talking about the problem of having a senior pastor who is boring and the impact that will have on the church. That conversation got me thinking about some fundamental characteristics that anyone working in children’s ministry should possess. Now, … More Children’s Ministry Resources