Try this lesson plan with your Sunday School or Children’s Church this Christmas seasons. It is part 2 of a 3-part series about the Christmas Story. This lesson teaches about the details of the Shepherds visiting the baby Jesus. This children’s church lesson plan was first written for children age 5 – 11. Be sure to consider your own ministry … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the first of a 3-part series on The Birth of Christ. This lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the Christmas Story based on the details of being born in a stable. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a preschool children’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Try this lesson plan with your Sunday School or Children’s Church this Christmas seasons. It is part 1 of a 3-part series about the Christmas Story. This lesson teaches about the details of the King of Kings being born in a stable. This children’s church lesson plan was first written for children age 5 – 11. Be sure to consider … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible lesson for children is based on the story of Moses from Exodus 1:15-2:10 and his mother releasing him to the care of the Pharoah’s daughter. This lesson shows the deep love of a birthmother for her child and the gift of life she gives when she releases her child for adoption. The theme of adoption is a powerful … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Looking for a service project to involve your students in this year? Try Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child is a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization. They made our list of top ministry groups to sponsor a child for the coming new year. As described on its website, Samaritan’s Purse “has helped meet the need of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the last of a seven week series of Bible lessons about creation.. This lesson plan is designed to remind the preschool aged children about the days of creation as previously taught in the our related lesson plans. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Jesus was a master story-teller. Droves of people followed Him wherever He went. They listened to His every word. His parables utilized simple objects to convey more complex truths. They were relevant to the audience and they often ended with some type of surprise or twist. In the Parable of the Mustard Seed, Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s Wednesday again, and that means another roundup of interesting and helpful kids minsitry links. This is a great way to stay current with trends and news related to children’s ministry. Enjoy! We Love Lists! There is something about a list that grabs my attention. 10 Ways to Help Your Child Make Friends at Church from one of the Awana … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I want to put together a massive list of why we love serving in children’s ministry, but I need your help. The finished list will be a great way to encourage other people in children’s ministry. In one sentence, share why you love serving in children’s ministry. Read 101 reasons to love children’s ministry.
The spirit of fear plays upon the deepest parts of a child’s being. A child’s natural tendency is to fear the great big world he finds himself in. Children’s workers are familiar with the common but serious fears of children. The most popular are fear of the dark, what is under the bed and anything unfamiliar in his life. This … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is another roundup of interesting articles and newsworthy events relevant to Children’s Ministry. This week there is a little something about everything. If you’re looking for more, check out my list of recommended kids ministry blogs. Jonathan Cliff earns his #1 blog ranking with 3 great posts about the new child dedication process at his church. Child Dedication StrategyChild … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a resource to help you spread your passion for children’s ministry. It’s called 68 Practical Benefits of Children’s Ministry and it’s free for you to print off and share. 68 Reasons Why Children’s Ministry Matters: 14 Ways Children’s Ministry Helps Kids 8 Ways Children’s Ministry Helps Families 24 Ways Children’s Ministry Helps The Church 8 Ways Children’s Ministry … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Are you researching Bible Costumes? Maybe your child will attend a Christian Halloween event or Trunk or Treat. Maybe your church is having a Bible Character night in their children’s ministry? Maybe your planning a Children’s Christmas or Easter program. In any case, you’ll enjoy these Ten Adorable Bible Character Costumes. Baby Sheep Costume The Bible is full of animals … More Children’s Ministry Resources
asd This lesson reviews the Creation story and focuses on God’s creation of animals and his wish for humans to care for them. It will help children to think about animals from a God-centered perspective. This lesson would work for Children’s Sunday School or Children’s Church. Estimated lesson length is 45-60 minutes. The use of this material on or near … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I realize not every church has the same cultural context as mine, but as children’s ministers we all are striving to reach the kids in our community whether that community is rural or inner-city. When we do start bringing these children in to our churches, do they feel welcome? I am thinking primarily about the children coming without their parents. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Don’t Ever Ask Me to Sing a Special. Cause if you do, it’ll be awkward for everyone involved. Singing is not really my thing, as much as I love praising God. He’s gracious to listen to me; others – not so much. For that matter, administration isn’t my strength either. I cower at the thought of telling someone what to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Teaching a preschool class at church is challenging. Children age 3 to 5 are full of energy and need an engaging learning environment. As a Kids Pastor, I’m always looking for reliable curriculum for our preschool classes. It has to be something that I can hand off to my teachers with minimal verbal instructions. So, I was glad to take … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In 2006, a study by the Barna Group revealed that most twenty-somethings disengage from active participation in the Christian faith during their adult years. This is true even for those who have displayed strong levels of spiritual activity as a teenager. In addition, statistics demonstrate that this pattern of disengagement is continuing through adulthood, creating somewhat of a missing generation … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This weekend, a reader named Kate send me a great question. It was more than I could answer with a quick reply, so I wanted to share it here on the blog. She knew of another church doing a Bible Bucks, or a “monetary” reward system. Here is what she wrote: The idea is that the kids are rewarded for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Children not only say the funniest things, but they can ask them too! Answering kids tough questions can challenge anyone. That includes a seasoned children’s pastor. We’ve all heard questions like these. “Why did my Grandpa die?” “Where do babies come from?” “Who married Cain?” Before tackling these questions and more use the ABC’s of Children’s Ministry. A is for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Do the elderly members of your congregation know the names of the children and their parents in your church? Is there much meaningful interaction between the youth and children’s departments? Does fellowship exist across the generations? If the answer is no or you’re not sure, you may want to consider some creative planning to bring together the different age groups … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What time does the program start? When was that registration deadline? Do you have a class for my 4 year old? These questions bombard children’s ministry leaders every Sunday. In every size and type of congregation, communication is a challenge. If you are like me, you may be tempted to complain. You may want to blame the parents in your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
There’s no doubt – if you want an effective children’s ministry, you have to build relationships. Though relationships take time, here are five simple ideas you can utilize to demonstrate Jesus’ love to your students. 1. Remember birthdays – Send out birthday cards/postcards to the children in your ministry. Get a silly birthday hat from a party store or Oriental … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Tony’s review got me thinking about singing in the church, especially regarding children. As the folks at Sovereign Grace Music demonstrate, there’s no better time to instruct our children in the doctrine of singing than when they are young. Ephesians 5:18-21 and Colossians 3:16-17 teach this doctrine. Too many times we give children simplistic and man-centered songs to sing, or … More Children’s Ministry Resources