Children's Ministry

Why Children’s Ministry is Important in the Local Church Context

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Why Children’s Ministry is Important in the Local Church Context Children’s ministry plays a crucial role in young children’s spiritual development and overall well-being within the local church context. By investing in age-appropriate Bible teaching and fostering a supportive environment, churches can lay a strong foundation for children’s faith and spiritual journey. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of children’s ministry in the local church context and its numerous benefits. 1. Promotes Understanding and

New 52-Week Back To School Children’s Ministry Curriculum Bundle!

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We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest product, the “52-Week Back To School Children’s Ministry Curriculum Bundle.” This comprehensive collection of Bible teaching curricula is meticulously designed for kids’ church or Sunday School, catering to children aged 6-12. Our new curriculum bundle is your complete teaching solution for the 2023-2024 school year. We’ve taken the stress out of planning, providing you with a ready-to-follow scope & sequence for each Sunday of the school year.

Walking with the Way Maker: A New Journey Begins in Children’s Ministry

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The Sunday School Store has just launched a new curriculum called “Walking with the Way Maker: 5-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum.” This curriculum is designed to guide children aged 6-12 through the miracles of Jesus, demonstrating His divinity and constant presence in times of difficulty. Where will kids turn in the storms of life? In today’s world, our children are often faced with challenges that can feel overwhelming. From struggles at school to difficulties at home, life can

“Illuminate Young Minds with ‘Live the Light’: A New 4-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum”

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🎉 Exciting news! Introducing our new 4-week children’s ministry curriculum, “Live the Light” 💡. Guiding young believers on the path of truth, it’s perfect for Sunday School or Kids Church. Let’s illuminate young minds with the light of God’s truth! #LiveTheLight We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new curriculum for children’s ministry, “Live the Light.” This 4-week series is designed to guide children aged 6-12 years old on a spiritual journey, helping them understand

Introducing “What He Said: 6-Week Curriculum” A Kid-Friendly Journey through the Beatitudes and Sermon on the Mount

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We’re thrilled to announce the release of our newest teaching series: “He Said What: 6-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum.” This innovative series is designed to guide children aged 6-12 through Jesus’ profound teachings in the Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount. The words of Jesus have guided countless believers throughout the centuries, and now it’s our kids’ turn to dive deep into these life-changing teachings. However, we understand that these profound truths can be complex, especially for

Announcing the New “So Satisfying” Curriculum Series from the Sunday School Store

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest curriculum series, “So Satisfying,” from the Sunday School Store. This 4-week children’s ministry curriculum is designed to guide children aged 6-12 years to understand that the true and lasting satisfaction they seek can only be found in a relationship with Jesus. In today’s world, children are constantly bombarded with messages of instant gratification. From the allure of perfectly fitting objects to the fascination of watching a rusty

Announcing the “Heroes of the Nativity”: A New 5-Lesson Christmas Curriculum for Children’s Ministry

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new children’s ministry curriculum for the upcoming Christmas season: “Heroes of the Nativity“. This 5-lesson series is designed to help children aged 6-12 years old experience the joy of faith in God through the stories of the heroes of the Nativity. Download the 1st week’s lesson as a free sample below. Life can sometimes be a little scary and uncertain, can’t it? Even in the Bible, people faced

Introducing “Harvesting Gratitude”: A 4-Week Thanksgiving Children’s Ministry Curriculum

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new digital curriculum, “Harvesting Gratitude: 4-Week Children’s Ministry Curriculum“. This unique study is designed to help children aged 6-12 years recognize, understand, and express gratitude for the blessings that God has bestowed upon them in their everyday lives. Enjoy the 1st week as a free sample lesson. A Journey of Discovery and Appreciation “Harvesting Gratitude” is more than just a curriculum; it’s a journey of discovery and appreciation.

New Life in Christ Bible Crafts for Children’s Sunday School

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Vdeo “Craft Ideas: New Life in Christ”: “Hello there, it is time to get creative once again and today’s crafts are all about transformation. We’re talking about Romans 6 and how we are made new in Christ, how we die with him and have a resurrection with him as well. So we’re going to celebrate that with a couple of crafts that sort of talk about things that can change or grow or transform. First thing we’re

Children’s Sermon Lesson: Transformed by Christ Romans 6:1-14

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Video “Children’s Sermon Lesson: Transformed by Christ Romans 6:1-14”: “Hello children of God. What do I have here? It’s kind of hard to tell. These are tortilla chips, well they’re sort of turning into the crumbs of tortilla chips now, but you get the idea. The delicious chips that you could dip in salsa or sour cream or make nachos or have with tacos or something like that. But where did tortilla chips come from? What were

New Children’s Ministry Curriculum: “Everyday Heroes: Honoring God’s Workforce”

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We are excited to announce the launch of our latest children’s ministry curriculum – “Everyday Heroes: Honoring God’s Workforce“. This 5-week downloadable series is crafted with the aim to teach our children the value and dignity of work from a biblical perspective. This engaging new curriculum is available for immediate download from The Sunday School Store. This is a perfect series for back-to-school and labor day to teach kids about the value of work. In our modern

NEW: Back To School 4-Week Sunday School Curriculum: Backpacks, Blessings, and New Beginnings

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As we approach the new school year, it’s time to equip our children not just with school supplies, but also with spiritual tools to navigate this vital phase confidently. I am thrilled to introduce a new curriculum series from the Sunday School Store, titled “Back To School: Backpacks, Blessings, and New Beginnings.” This 4-week children’s ministry curriculum is designed for children aged 6-12 years old and is available for instant PDF download. Download the free sample lesson

NEW: Armor of God Sunday School Curriculum

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Are you looking for a dynamic, engaging, and spiritually enriching curriculum for your Sunday school? Look no further! The Sunday School Store proudly presents the Armor of God: 6-Lesson Sunday School Curriculum. This curriculum is designed to empower young believers aged 6-12 years with God’s spiritual armor, as outlined in Ephesians 6:10-18. Download 1st week as a free sample lesson below: Every day, children grapple with spiritual struggles. These encounters may often go unnoticed, but they play

The Unfiltered Truth: What’s Happening to Sunday School and Religious Education Programs for Kids in 2023

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Sunday school and faith education programs are essential, serving as a guiding light for the spiritual growth of youngsters in elementary, specifically aged 6-12 years old. Lately, these programs have been through their share of trials and transformations, primarily due to shifts in generational attitudes and the unexpected jolt of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Situation of Sunday School and Faith Education Programs for Kids Sunday school and faith education programs for children aged 6-12 have faced challenges

The Current State of Decline in Children’s Ministry (Summer 2023)

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In these times of ongoing changes and adaptation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, our religious practices, especially the children’s ministry, haven’t been spared. It’s quite a challenge, but I truly believe in our collective strength and shared faith to find our way forward. Let’s take this opportunity to understand the impact this has had on our children’s ministry and explore solutions that will help us navigate this new landscape. Here is my latest research into children’s

Light and Salt… Matthew 5:13-20 Children’s Sermon Object Lesson

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Children’s Message on Making a Difference for Jesus For more teaching material for your Matthew 5:13-20 Sunday School Lesson – see the Bible craft ideas and Salt & Light Bible Lesson for kids. Main Objective: What do light and salt have in common? Both can make quite a difference in things, and are very much missed when not present. In addition to that, Jesus used them to describe our Christian lives! We are called to light the

Crafts: Jesus Restores Peter John 21:1-19 Sunday School Craft Activities

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Third Time’s a Charm…the Second Time. Craft Ideas for Peter’s Reinstatement. Use these simple craft activities in your Sunday School class or children’s ministry when teaching about Jesus restoring Peter in John 21. It is a blessing that God grants us grace and gives us second chances (and sometimes third and fourth and fifth chances!). In the story of Peter and the post-Resurrection “fish fry breakfast”, we see the repentant disciple affirmed by Jesus, despite his previous