Next to a saving relationship with Jesus Christ, the most important thing we can give the kids who pass through our children’s ministries is an understanding of how to use their Bibles. The Bible is critical to the continued spiritual development of kids. If there was any doubt, just read these verses where the Bible describes itself. In my church, I work … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Classroom learning centers are often used in early childhood programs to allow the students to participate in hands-on learning activities. Typically, a facility might include centers for dramatic play, blocks, art, reading, sand, and music, to name a few. During the allotted time frame that teachers would be responsible for students, there would be a structured Bible lesson, as well … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the final sheet in our printable advent coloring book for children. Each picture in this series was created to help kids understand that Jesus is the real center of Christmas. Like all our materials, this nativity coloring page is 100% free for you to download, print, and copy for your ministry. Printable Nativity Scene Coloring Page Directions: To … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This guest post was contributed by Keith Tusing from CM Buzz. Submit your articles to Tony@Ministry-To-Children.com Here in Arizona our school system is in dire financial need and our teachers could really use some encouragement. As a church staff we are looking for opportunities to help our local schools and let our teachers know they are appreciated. With that in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Too often, kids get the wrong idea about calling. They begin to think the only way to serve God is to become an one of the three Ms when they grown up: Minister, Missionary, or Married to one of those. While we should honor these religious vocation, children need to know that God calls people to many other important vocations. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
You can’t say I didn’t warn you. I’ve now arrived safely in Alabama and I’m all set for the LifeWay Kids Ministry conference. This post is my wrap-up from the event. Here is my video recap of the week. I taught two sessions of each of the following. Most of the learning came through discussion, but here were the notes we … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Do you work with older children and youth? Could you use a curriculum that’s adult user-friendly, yet has real appeal for your tweens and teens? Well if your answer is yes, you may just want to give re:form a chance. The publishing company, Spark House, a division of Augsburg Fortress, claims, re:form is a fully customizable curriculum that’s rooted in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
You signed up to teach kids about God but instead you spend most of the class pulling kids off furniture and intercepting squabbles. After a few weeks, you may begin to have feelings of discouragement and inadequacy. You begin to second-guess your decision to serve and you may even consider turning in your resignation. Dear friend in ministry, are not … More Children’s Ministry Resources
A child’s world is not always the bright landscape of “Oompa Loompas” and candy forests that we hope it to be. Kids today face a myriad of fearful challenges often without a solid family structure to offer an important comfort – loving discipline. For the children’s minister, this means an increase in problematic attendees, many coping with varying degrees of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Maybe I just have a thing for aesthetics, but there is something to be said for a warm and welcoming environment. Have you ever walked into a classroom that invites you in with color and comfort and encouragement? These places of learning are organized, interactive, and vibrant. On the walls, you’ll find pictures of students laughing, words of wisdom and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this teaching story to supplement any children’s Bible lesson about trusting God. It could also work as a standalone activity in your Sunday School class. It will help kids flesh out biblical principles in real life. At the end of this page I’ve listed bible topics and verses related to this story. Everyday stories, like this one, can be used … More Children’s Ministry Resources
A few weeks back, some families from our church drove down to Louisville for a free concert at Sojourn Kids. The lead singer from Seeds Family Worship was there playing along with the people from Sojourn Music. We all had a great time and it was a great experience for our kids. Here’s a few video clips from the event. Overall, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Anyone who works with kids knows the answer. Not only can they memorize scripture, often then can do it with more ease than adults. Here is a recent video from my son reciting his Bible verses from preschool. Here’s the Bible quote he was reciting from Genesis 1:1-3: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post was contributed by Lindsey Whitney from the Growing Kids Ministry blog. Be sure to check out their kids game ideas . Have you ever visited a mega-church? If so, then you know the feeling– sitting in the plush movie-theatre seating, sipping on a freshly prepared latte and trying desperately not to covet. In our heads, we think “Oh … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post is another gift from Dale Hudson and the leaders at Christ Fellowship Church in Palm Beach Gardens. This is how they made the giant silly bandz props for their kids church. This same technique would be handy for any giant PVC decoration. These props were made to accompany their Silly Bands Lesson for Children’s Church. How To Make … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Try this powerful video to help the children (or adults) in your church connect with the story of the prodigal son. It’s based on a song by Soverign Grace Music. This video would be a strong addition to any Prodigal Son Bible lesson. It tells the story in a modern context, using a female character to make the point of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If you want kids to show up for your children’s ministry with excitement, rather than seeing them pushed down the sidewalk to your room, you will have to keep it interesting. No matter how much your kids love you (and they do) they get bored with sitting and learning in the same old surroundings. As the weather changes it becomes … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Our church is wrapping up it’s fifth season of Upward Soccer. It’s become a fixture on our calendar and I can’t imagine not doing it. But like any outreach program, it needs annual evaluation. We broke all the rules when we first launched our first season. I was still in my first year at the church and we were without … More Children’s Ministry Resources
As someone who has four kids and works in children’s ministry, there is one thing I have found to be true of (most) all kids – they ask questions! Many times they ask lots and lots and lots of questions. Sometimes they ask questions that we don’t know the answer to. In a children’s ministry setting, or as a parent, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Bob Singleton from God’s Kids Worship sent me a review copy of their special encouragement resource DVD titled The Story in their Eyes. The idea is to show this video at a teacher appreciation event or use it in recruiting volunteers for your children’s ministry. I could imagine some churches would show it directly to their congregation during a Sunday Morning … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Many elementary classrooms utilize a character by the name of Flat Stanley to support literacy. Flat Stanley is a paper figure that is folded up and mailed to a child in another part of the country and world. Once Flat Stanley is received, he is welcomed as a guest. Pages of a journal are completed and Flat Stanley returns to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
During the summer, some ministries turn into literal “ghost towns” with empty chairs and a table full of volunteer tags. Summertime church attendance can be a bummer. All that changes in the fall as kids return home from summer vacations or weeks with the other parent. Schools open soon and parents will be focused on schedules and school supplies. What an … More Children’s Ministry Resources
When ministering to children we must keep in mind our ministry is also to their parents. We are to partner with parents in spiritually leading their children. Not only are we to teach our church’s children on Sunday mornings, but we are to support the parents in our church so they can biblically train up their children in the way … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What do you do when children do not want to leave their parents in the sanctuary? How long will a church guest stay if their child is afraid? Shy children or children unaccustomed to church may resist your pleas to attend children’s church. Besides being friendly and an innate ability to speak “kid,” not every child is going to come … More Children’s Ministry Resources