The Best Children’s Ministry Websites:
- We recommend Children’s Ministry Magazine by Group Publishing for their excellent articles.
- LifeWay Kids is a leading publisher for kids church lessons.
- We love the Children’s Church Curriculum from GO!
- Kidology is wonderful resource library and community for children’s pastors.
- Sermons4Kids shares amazing teaching material.
- The International Network of Children’s Ministry has excellent training.
- We also have a list of 100+ blogs about children’s ministry!
- Don’t miss Children’s Ministry Deals if you are buying curriculum for your kids church.
Children’s ministry is a calling!
“The Calling” is a encouraging poem you can print and share in you church. It describes the struggles and joys of being a kids pastor. Later I learned that poem was written by Roger Fields of Kidz Blitz ministries – who was one of my heroes in children’s ministry.
How to find volunteers for your church’s kids ministry.
In most churches, finding volunteers for is a constant struggle. This is one major roadblock to growth on Sundays. Most childrens ministers spend hours recruiting for Sunday school, church nursery, vacation Bible school, and other children’s ministry programs. That’s why we wrote this article, “6 Reasons to Serve in Kids Ministry.”
Why is childrens ministry so important?
We surveyed 400 children ministry leaders and analyzed the latest research. Here’s what we learned about the value of childrens ministry. Jesus loves the little ones – that’s why we love to serve in this mission. Every person (no matter their age) was created to have a personal relationship with Christ.
What are the benefits of children’s ministry?
Your kids ministry is important. That’s why we started writing down this list of the 68 benefits of children’s church, Sunday School, and all kids ministry programs. We hope this article will encourage everyone at your church to invest in the next generation.
What childrens ministers are saying about Ministry-To-Children
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Thanks. I organize our Christmas play every year. This is great! I altered it to fit our Catholic school. It’s…
It would be nice if there is printable pictures along with the stories.
There is no current year-long VeggieTales Sunday school curriculum in print; use the free [episode activity packs](https://veggietales.com/learn/activities/) and leftover 4-week…
Thanks for sharing that encouragement. I’ll definitely pass it on to her and coming from another Kristin it will mean…
How can we make Bible verses art so that they are attractive to the readers?
- Parting the Red Sea Crafts for Kids: Parting Sea Card and Deliverance Bouncer (Lord’s Prayer Part 8)Two easy Sunday School crafts for the Red Sea story: a Parting Sea Card that acts out Moses leading Israel through the sea, and a Deliverance Bouncer that pictures God delivering us from evil. The post Parting the Red Sea Crafts for Kids: Parting Sea Card and Deliverance Bouncer (Lord’s Prayer Part 8) appeared first […]
- A five-minute children's sermon on God's protection, with an object lesson using worn-out umbrellas, socks and potholders and the story of Moses and the Red Sea from Exodus 14. The post Children’s Sermon on God’s Protection (Lord’s Prayer Part 8) appeared first on Sunday School Works!. Related posts: Lords Prayer Craft Activities from Luke 11:1-13 […]
- A Sunday School lesson on crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 14:5-31) for the last line of the Lord's Prayer, "deliver us from evil," with five opening activities, review questions, a children's sermon video and links to the matching crafts. The post Crossing the Red Sea Sunday School Lesson for Kids (Lord’s Prayer Part 8) appeared […]
- Bonus videos and free resources for the Super Sidekicks children’s ministry curriculum (4 weeks · Kids & PreK). Four Bible stories about helpers: Aaron and Hur holding up Moses’ arms, Jonathan’s brave armor-bearer, Barnabas standing up for Paul, and the boy who shared his lunch. 📖 Memory Verse: Hebrews 10:24 “And let us consider how […]
- Bonus videos and free resources for the Great Give Back children’s ministry curriculum (4 weeks · Kids & PreK). Four Bible stories about thankful hearts and giving hands: the widow’s two small coins, churches overflowing with joy, a room for Elisha, and the first church family sharing. 📖 Memory Verse: Acts 20:35 “It is more […]
- Bonus videos and free resources for the Book Smart children’s ministry curriculum (5 weeks · Kids & PreK). Five Bible stories about real wisdom from God’s Word: Ezra reading the Law, Esther speaking up, Isaac’s wells, King Rehoboam’s choice, and being doers of the Word. 📖 Memory Verse: Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp […]
- Bonus videos and free resources for the Parables for Kids children’s ministry curriculum (5 weeks · Kids & PreK). Five stories Jesus told: the Sower, the Good Samaritan, the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, the Lost Sheep and Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son. 📖 Memory Verse Video: Luke 19:10 “For the Son of Man […]
- Bonus videos and free resources for the Attributes of God children’s ministry curriculum (5 weeks · Kids & PreK). Five Bible stories show what God is like: faithful, always with us, holy, almighty and full of love. 📖 Memory Verse: Psalm 145:3 “Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.” […]
- Bonus videos and free resources for the Chain Breaker children’s ministry curriculum (4 weeks · Kids & PreK). The freedom in this curriculum is the freedom Jesus gives from sin, so it fits any month of the year. 📖 Memory Verse: John 8:36 “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” […]
- Two easy Sunday School crafts about temptation: a Flip-Side Plate that sets the Fall of Adam and Eve against the cross, and a Dark and Light Collage about relying on God when tempted. The post Temptation Crafts for Kids: Flip-Side Plate and Dark and Light Collage (Lord’s Prayer Part 7) appeared first on Sunday School […]
5 Reasons Why Kids Need Children’s Church
Kid church or big church? That is the question many parents are asking lately. When I began in children’s ministry, back in 1997, (oh my!) age specific programs weren’t wildly popular in my area but over the years, the trend has caught on. Now I am happy to report we have some amazing ministries that reach and growth.
The Top 4 Myths About Children’s Pastors
The childrens pastor is like magical unicorns, strange creatures that are largely misunderstood — that is if you believe the myths about them. Having been involved in ministry for over 20 years I can assure you that I have heard just about everything. I am not offended by what I have heard just amused […]
How to Start Right as the New Ministry Director
Starting in a new job is intimidating anyway, but a new job in a new church with new people can be overwhelming. There are things that you can do right away that can set you up for success in ministry. Consider this a strategy for long-term success. There are also things that you can do that can get your children’s ministry set off […]
We’re not the only source of articles, lessons, and activity ideas to help your kids’ ministry. Below are some other excellent blogs & websites that we strongly recommend. The articles below are all offsite links and will take you away from our site (but we hope you come back soon!). These are places we recommend and trust for their quality curriculum, training, ideas, and resources.
Kids’ Ministry FAQs
According Children’s Ministry Magazine: The full-time salary range was $40,000 to $44,999. While the part-time range was less than $10,000 to $14,999. Compensations vary widely based on gender, education, church size, marital status, and locations.
The job description of a children’s pastor includes oversight of church program for kids and support of parents in their role of family discipleship. This position includes volunteer recruitment, curriculum selection, event planning (camps and VBS), and outreach visitation. In most cases, the children’s pastor reports to the senior pastor. They collaborate with youth ministry leadership to ensure a smooth transition from the elementary to the middles school departments.
Junior church is another term used for children’s church. This is a separate program for kids offered during the adult worship service. Typically components include age-appropriate teaching, fun crafts, learning actives and child-friendly worship music. Attendees are taught to use their Bibles and hear messages centered on the basics of Christianity.
In larger congregations, the credentials are equivalent to public school teachers. This includes a Bachelor’s Degree and an advanced degree from a Christian College or Seminary. In smaller churches, often parents are hired as part-time children’s ministry jobs. Many careers start as parents who serve as volunteers for their local congregation. Only later do they receive special training from denominational conferences.
No: In most churches, the Sunday School teacher is a volunteer position. There are some exceptions for large congregations, popular guest speakers, or when a paid staff pastors leads a class. There are a growing number of online Sunday School classes, where the teacher uses digital media and downloads to make class access easy for everyone.
Sunday School is an ongoing program of Christian Education with the aim of forming lifelong followers of Jesus Christ. Bible studies are offered in separate age groups patterned after public education. Done right, participants discover their spiritual gifts and find practical ways to serve Christ. In some churches, Sunday School has an evangelistic component where those curious about the Christian Faith can learn and ask questions.
What is children’s ministry? (Kids Ministry)
Many Christian Churches, offer programs and events for children. These actives are normal separate from the main adult worship service of the congregation. This is a specific emphasis of Christian Education, to ensure the next generation believes and follows the teaching of their parents.
What is #KidMIN
This is an often used abbreviation for kids ministry used on social media platforms. Kidmin means ministry to kids.
In short – telling kids about Jesus!
Ideas for Children’s Ministry
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.
Thank you for the prayer lesson. It is an awesome teaching.