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
Thank you so much Mandy for preparing these printable materials and providing them without charge too. Thank you for being…
Wonderful Sunday School lesson on JOB for kids. May God continue to BLESS YOU for ALL your GOOD WORKS!
Thank you for these resources children’s ministry resources. Kathy Scott
I praise God for you. I praise God that he used you to make a curriculum for our dear precious…
Thank you for this tasteful rendition. My small, new S.S. class will enjoy this. Many continued blessings to you.
I give my kids (ages3-9) a snack right before our bible lesson, then they are busy doing something and listen…
- What does it mean to imitate Jesus? How can we be more like Him? This lesson focuses on the incarnation and humility of Christ, described by Philippians 2. As Christians, we will never be fully perfect like Jesus was, but we can still strive to live in humble service as He did. Use the concept […]
- Craft Ideas for Philippians 2, The Humility of Jesus Jesus lived in humble service to others, setting an example for us of how to act and how to treat people. When we imitate Christ, we stand out to others in amazing ways. These crafts celebrate the principles we read about the Incarnation, as described in Philippians […]
- Children’s Message on Philippians 2 on “Stand Firm as one Body in Jesus Christ.” Main Objective: What does it mean to imitate Jesus? How can we be more like Him? This message focuses on the incarnation and humility of Christ, described by Philippians 2. As Christians, we will never be fully perfect like Jesus was, but […]
- The Psalms are a wonderful way to recount God’s goodness and blessings and praise Him for them. This lesson focuses on Psalm 34, reminding us to exalt God and tell others about Him, and to “taste and see” that He is good. We can trust Him with our lives and celebrate how He provides and […]
- Craft Ideas for Psalm 34, Taste and See that the Lord is good Children love candy (well, adults do, too), but we know it’s not always the best choice. These crafts celebrate how we can “taste and see” that God is good. His love is something to savor and share, and it will never melt […]
- Children’s Message on Psalm 34 on “Taste and See” that God is good.” Main Objective: The Psalms are a wonderful way to recount God’s goodness and blessings and praise Him for them. This message focuses on Psalm 34, reminding us to exalt God and tell others about Him, and to “taste and see” that He is […]
- Welcome to our comprehensive resource page dedicated to Bible lessons designed specifically for children’s church and Sunday school settings. Here, you will find a curated selection of engaging and age-appropriate lessons that not only teach biblical principles but also inspire creativity and foster a love for learning among young ones. From festive themes like Halloween […]
- Creating a nurturing haven for your congregation’s youngest members. Organizing a church nursery in a small church setting presents unique challenges and opportunities. Limited resources and space require creativity, but the close-knit community offers a strong foundation for a thriving nursery ministry. This comprehensive guide will help you establish an engaging, safe, and spiritually enriching […]
- The account of Job reminds us that God is in control, even when life is challenging. Job’s encounter with God is a remarkable conversation that highlights the power and might of our awesome Lord. There are a lot of things we don’t understand, but God cares for us and holds all things in His hands. […]
- Craft Ideas for Job 38, God is always in control The story of Job reminds us that God is always in control, even when we don’t understand life’s trials. God is awesome and powerful and can do amazing things. These crafts celebrate God’s attributes and abilities. A “Mighty God Barbell” reminds us that He is […]
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!
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