Children’s Ministry Resources and Training

Articles about ministry situations or themes.

What to Do When the Children You Teach Don’t Respect You

How to Handle Burn Out: Can You Come Back?

New Believers' Workbook for Kids – Download PDF

Training Session Tips for New Kids Ministry Volunteers

Is Your Mind Right?

Have You Forgotten Your Joy?

Fun Way to Teach Noah's Ark: Hand Shadow Puppets

9 Things a Kids Ministry Leader Needs to Hear

Loving Jesus > Religious Talking

Schedule Fillers for Children's Church

How to Make Prayer Time Special at Home for Kids

Survival Kit for Children's Ministry Volunteers

Are You a Lone Ranger or a Team Player?

Bully Proof Your Child's Life

5 Small Group Activities for Children

Starting the School Day Right with Prayer Cards

25 Things a Children’s Pastor’s Must Do this Summer

7 Great Summer Things to Do with Ministry Volunteers

How to Pray for Your Kids…and Someone Else's

Should Parents Volunteer in Children's Ministry?

4 Mistakes That Undermine Your Ministry

5 Ways Puppets Could Help Your Ministry

9 Ideas for Pre-Church Activities

The Bible's Cure for Anxiety

The Basics of a Sunday School Lesson

Capturing and Keeping Kids’ Attention

Tips for Teaching the Bible to Kids

Children's Ministry: The Second Time Around

5 Ways to Manage Full-Time Ministry on a Part-Time Schedule

Six Pointers for Parent Communication

Getting the Most from Your Kids Ministry Event

7 Can't Forget Biblical Storytelling Tips

6 Things New Families Want to See

10 Ways to Guide a Child’s Behavior

Teaching New Kids to Use the Bible

Choosing God's Perspective, Not My Own

How Do You Response to God's Word?

Handling Early Arrival Crowd Control

Yes, You Can Have Too Many Volunteers!

The Secret Hour of Ministry

Bully Free Kids Church

Are You Playing Favorites?

Preparing for Weekends With Lots of Visitors

Teachable Moments: Do You Recognize Them?

How Important is Bible Reading to You?

Helping Kids Stay Focused

6 Tips for Telling Bible Stories

Early Arrival Activities for Kids Church

Well Child Guidelines for Children's Ministry

7 Things Not to Do When Teaching a Large Group of Kids

Can Children Study the Bible Verse-by-Verse?

Secrets to a Dynamic Kids Church

5 Things Children's Ministers Should Not Do

Who Will Carry Your Spiritual Baggage?

Ideas for Training Kids Ministry Leaders

Effective Tips for Managing Behavior Challenges

6 Powerful New Year's Resolutions for the Children's Pastor

4 Ways to Jazz Up Your Teaching Style

How to Experience Personal Revival

Dealing With Bad Attitudes In Kids

Leading Your Children's Church through Tough Times

6 Ways to Let Kids Teach the Bible

6 Keys to Teaching an Exciting Sunday School Class

Helping Volunteers Learn to Teach

Teaching Kids to Respect Others

7 Cool Classroom Door Decorations

How to Write a Lesson for Children’s Ministry (Video)

10 Tips for Better Teaching

Fun Ways to Thank Volunteers

Teaching Kids How to Pray for Others

Leading a Prayer Meeting for Kids

Tips for Kids' Altar Calls

Don't Let Fear Keep You from That Mission Trip

Integrating Sign Language into Children's Ministry

5 Ways to Reach More Children for Jesus

Workshop on Stopping Problem Behaviors

Rekindle Your Passion for Kids Ministry

6 Places to Find Teaching Inspiration

Leading a Child to Christ

Going the Extra Mile in Preteen Ministry

3 Ideas for a Summer Volunteer Drive

Should You Write Your Own Kids' Ministry Curriculum?

Workshop: How To Plan Major Events

Review Activity for Kids with Special Needs

The K-W-L Chart: A Great Bible Teaching Tool

What Do Kids Really Think About Your Ministry?

When Children Leave Your Ministry

Are Preteens Ready for Ministry Leadership?

11 Tips for Serving a Small Country Church

The Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20) Sunday School Lesson

How To Create a Discipline Plan for Your Ministry

Tips for Teaching a Boys’ Class

10 Things Christian Teachers Should Expect

Build Preteen Relationships with Events

Spring Volunteer Recruitment Drive Ideas

10 Reasons Why I Still Love One Night Kids' Crusades

Tips for Teaching to Toddlers

McLessons For Children’s Ministry

Managing Paid Childcare Workers