“The Calling” Print this Encouraging Poem about Children’s Ministry
It’s been a few years, but I still remember the first time I read this encouraging poem about children’s ministry. It came in an email to me from a friend. It really spoke to me about 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. It’s a great read and sure to encourage you.
6 Reasons To Serve In Kids’ Ministry
In most churches, finding volunteers for is a constant struggle. This is one major roadblock to growth on Sundays. Most children’s ministers spend hours recruiting for Sunday school, church nursery, vacation Bible school, and other children’s ministry programs. This shouldn’t be the case. If people really understood the spiritual blessings of serving God’s kids, we would have to start a volunteer waiting list. […]
New 2019 Children’s Ministry Statistics – How do kids come to Christ?
We surveyed 400 children ministry leaders and analyzed the latest research. Here’s what we learned. 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. It’s the most pressing need in this life and the mission of every believers to share that message.
Why is Children’s Ministry So Important?
Your kids ministry is important. That’s why we started writing down this list of the 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.
Ministry-To-Children Readers’ Comments
Hi Cindy – I wish I had now! I moved on to do a longer series on the life of…
I use a Safari on a Mac and was also not getting the fourth page. But the other link you…
Can you please help me find the next lesson? Part 13. Did Tony finish the series or is this the…
Hi I was looking for a easy Christmas play
Good point – making the update to avoid any confusion for the Sunday School kids.
Love the lesson, (and all of your lessons – thank you!), but it states that Daniel was a Christian, but…
Can you send me the URL address of that resource?
I am trying to print “The Christmas Story” bible skit but can only get page 1 to print.
Thanks for the encouragement and letting me know about the error – I’ll see if I can reset that one!
- What does a children’s ministry do? If you are familiar with church culture you probably think you know the answer to this question. But do you? Can you give specifics? If someone that wasn’t familiar with your church or church culture asked you this question how would you answer them? When you think about it, […]
- Hooray! You’re going to teach Sunday School! What an exciting job! I know that’s a lot of exclamation marks but I do love Sunday School. This weekly event is an amazing opportunity to reach children and to teach them about God’s word. Churches that offer this classic bible ministry provide teachers and students with that […]
- The scripture reading for Sunday December 8, 2019 is Matthew 3:1-12. Here are some free lesson plans and activities to help prepare your Sunday School lesson for kids. “John the Baptist Points to Jesus” Sunday School Lesson on Matthew 3:1-12 Object Lesson “Shine the Light” based on Matthew 3:1-12 Kids Church Lesson (Matthew 3:1-12) John […]
- We’re so excited to see the latest Sunday School curriculum for children’s ministry. It’s an in-depth study on the Ten Commandments for kids. Each session includes a complete lesson plan, games, and 10 Commandments coloring book. We’ll update this page as the series rolls out over the next few weeks: More Teaching Ideas for the […]
- Advent is filled with wonderful traditions for families and church. Use these free printable Advent coloring pages for kids as to celebrate the Christmas Season. Print then all or choose your favorites to create a perfect Advent coloring book for the families in your church. “The Story of Advent” Calendar Coloring Book for Children Themes […]
- The Scripture reading for Sunday December 1, 2019 is Matthew 24:36-44. Here are some lesson plans and teaching activities to help you plan for your Sunday School lesson. Sunday School Lessons on Matthew 24:36-44 Matthew 24:36-44 children’s sermon “Be Prepared” Be Prepared Bible Object Lesson for Kids (VIDEO) PDF Lesson on Matthew 24:36-44 for Kids Sunday School Activities […]
- Most Christian parents and Sunday School teachers say that Bible memorization is important for children. It helps kids hide God’s Word in their heart and builds a framework for interpreting life. 10 Easy Bible Memory Verses For Kids Proverbs 30:5 Every word of God proves true. Matthew 6:24 – No one can serve two masters. […]
- Make sure kids hear the real reason we celebrate in this year’s Christmas Sunday School lesson. We’ve put together all the best free teaching plans, Bible activities, and ideas for your class this December. If you enjoy these free resources, be sure to see all our Sunday School lessons. Christmas Lessons for Sunday School Ministry-To-Children […]
- The new year is coming up fast and it’s a great time to remind children what really matters. Here are some New Years Sunday School lessons about putting God first. Sunday School Lessons about the New Year “One Thing” New Year’s Sunday School Lesson from Luke 18 on Ministry-To-Children New Years Object Lesson (Matthew 5:14) […]
- The Gospel reading for Sunday November 24, 2019 is Luke 23:33-43. Here are some lesson plans and teaching activities to help you plan for your Sunday School lesson. This can be a little challenging to transition to a lesson on the crucifixion right before the start of the Christmas season, but it’s a great reminded of […]
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 Readers Say About Ministry-To-Children
Thanks again – I tracked down the bug and update the files. Here are the new downloads. https://ministry-to-children.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Themes-of-Advent-Coloring-Pages-for-Christmas.pdf https://ministry-to-children.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Advent-Coloring-Book-Story-of-Christs-Birth-for-Children.pdf
Hi Cindy – I wish I had now! I moved on to do a longer series on the life of…
I use a Safari on a Mac and was also not getting the fourth page. But the other link you…
Can you please help me find the next lesson? Part 13. Did Tony finish the series or is this the…
Hi I was looking for a easy Christmas play
Good point – making the update to avoid any confusion for the Sunday School kids.
Love the lesson, (and all of your lessons – thank you!), but it states that Daniel was a Christian, but…
Can you send me the URL address of that resource?
I am trying to print “The Christmas Story” bible skit but can only get page 1 to print.
Thanks for the encouragement and letting me know about the error – I’ll see if I can reset that one!
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!
Thanks again – I tracked down the bug and update the files. Here are the new downloads. https://ministry-to-children.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Themes-of-Advent-Coloring-Pages-for-Christmas.pdf https://ministry-to-children.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Advent-Coloring-Book-Story-of-Christs-Birth-for-Children.pdf