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The Unfiltered Truth: What’s Happening to Sunday School and Religious Education Programs for Kids in 2023

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Sunday school and faith education programs are essential, serving as a guiding light for the spiritual growth of youngsters in elementary, specifically aged 6-12 years old. Lately, these programs have been through their share of trials and transformations, primarily due to shifts in generational attitudes and the unexpected jolt of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Situation of Sunday School and Faith Education Programs for Kids Sunday school and faith education programs for children aged 6-12 have faced challenges

The Current State of Decline in Children’s Ministry (Summer 2023)

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In these times of ongoing changes and adaptation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, our religious practices, especially the children’s ministry, haven’t been spared. It’s quite a challenge, but I truly believe in our collective strength and shared faith to find our way forward. Let’s take this opportunity to understand the impact this has had on our children’s ministry and explore solutions that will help us navigate this new landscape. Here is my latest research into children’s

Announcing: Big Truth Bible Lesson from Bethany Darwin

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We are thrilled to announce that our curriculum writer, Bethany Darwin, is embarking on an exciting new project! You may know her name from all her lessons on Ministry-To-Children and curriculum on the Sunday School Store. As an author and ministry leader, Bethany has already made a profound impact on the lives of countless children and their families. But with this new project, she is poised to take her work to the next level. If you’re looking

Black Friday Curriculum Bundle for Children’s Ministry

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Sunday School Store is proud to offer a Black Friday Curriculum Bundle for Children’s Ministry. This once in a lifetime offer includes $3,897 worth of Children’s Ministry Curriculum and Resources for only $97. This deal goes LIVE at NOON on Friday, November 4th and is only being offered ONE TIME. So don’t wait! Plus, the first 100 people to order will receive prizes. This curriculum bundle includes over 3 years of Sunday School lessons, skits, crafts, games,

Review🔥 Sunday School Planet Digital Children’s Ministry Curriculum

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Sunday School Planet is a new curriculum for children’s ministry. We are excited to share it with you. Churches can subscribe to an annual subscription and get digital access for object lesson videos, onscreen games, and Bible teaching material. This blog post is the first impression. To learn more and to download free samples, visit their official Sunday School Planet website . We LOVE Sunday School Planet Sunday School Planet, a subscription-based curriculum for children’s ministry, includes Bible

The Best Children’s Ministry Podcasts

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If you are a Kids Ministry leader, you know how important it is to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and resources. One great way to do this is by listening to the top podcasts. There are many great podcasts out there that can help you learn more about leading kids ministry, and keep your teaching fresh. In this blog post, we will share our picks for the best podcasts for Kids Ministry leaders! As we planned

Children’s Ministry Podcast: State of Kids Ministry in 2022

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It’s hard to believe that children’s ministry is already in 2022, but here we are! In this episode of the Children’s Ministry Podcast, we take a look at the state of kids ministry and what lies ahead. What trends are happening in churches today? What do kids need most from their ministry? And how can we make sure our ministry is future-proof? Tune in for all that and more! Church leaders, what is the state of your

Giveaway: Books of the Bible Flash Cards

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We’re excited to add some new “printed” products to the Sunday School Store. This post is your chance to win a copy of both the Old Testament & New Testament cards for your ministry (or family). Watch the video below Leave me a comment about how this resource would help your ministry. New week, I’ll draw a random winners to get both sets of cards (sorry US shipping address only) About these Bible Books Flash Cards Use

Covid-Safe Easter Egg Hunt: It’s Easter Egg-stravaganza from Go Curriculum

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Last year, our friends at Go Curriculum created an easy-to-use family Easter Egg hunt. It was a wonderful way to help churches continue their ministry during the pandemic. It was a wild success and hundreds of congregations and thousands of families enjoyed the program. This year it’s back and freshly updated to help you share the Gospel with families again in 2021. The bad news – the pandemic is still hanging around. The good news – Go!

Video Led “Family Christmas Experience” from Go Curriculum

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With the ongoing health concerns of Covid-19, many churches will skip their annual Christmas programs for children. That leaves a big gap in the ministry calendar since many congregations plan their pageants for months during the Advent season. The church Christmas play is a time when families come together (grandparents, aunts, uncles, and more) to celebrate the birth of Christ. Go Curriculum (makers of BOLT VBS) just announced a fun new program called “Dough Holy Night” that

We Love Bible Games Central

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If you need a scripture based game to boost your Bible lesson, be sure to search the free Bible Games Central website. They have hundreds of fun group activities organized by scripture and topic. Here are a few of our favorites. Free Printable Activities from Bible Games Central Books of the Bible Games These Books of the Bible Games are designed to help players become more familiar with the various books and sections of the Bible. These

More Faith Less Fear (4-Week Curriculum) for Kids’ Sunday School

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Every October, kids are under attack from creepy, scary, and satanic imagery. That’s why we created this new 4-Week Curriculum titled “MORE FAITH / LESS FEAR.” Now you can offer solid BIBLE answers to fears and help kids trust Jesus more during in this crazy season. This material is available for instant download from The Sunday School Store. Use the coupon code More Faith to save 20%. Facebook Live with the Author, Bethany Darwin More About The “More

5 Ways to Engage Children in Church Service

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This post is from our friends at Children’s Worship Bulletins, their handouts are a perfect “hands-on” resource for kids in the adult worship service. How to Welcome & Engage Children During Worship Every parent, pastor or church leader has asked this question at some point: How do we engage our children in worship? We have all seen children in the sanctuary looking bored, irritable, and disengaged while the adults participate in worship. The kids are standing (barely)

Children’s Bible Stories Translated (French, Spanish, Mandarin, and More)

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We’re big fans of Crossroads Kids club and their excellent Bible story videos. Now they offer this same excellent Bible teaching in several translations. This is an amazing free resource for doing ministry in non-English. I.E. Spanish, French, Mandarin, and more. Crossroads Kids’ Club Translations is their YouTube channel that hosts these videos. Currently you can find their God’s Story videos translated in:  Spanish French Mandarin Lithuanian Norwegian They also have some wordless editions for anyone working

Back-To-School Lessons “Faith Over Fear” Discount Code

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Kids need something solid to anchor their faith in times of fear. This 5-unit study points them right to the character of GOD as displayed in the Gospel. Christ alone is our confidence in life and death. We’re so excited about the early response to FAITH OVER FEAR available only from the Sunday School Store. The promotion attached to this post has ended, congratulation to Angela and Ursula. Thanks to everyone who shared their feedback about this

Interview: Ministry to Kids with Disabilities, learning from 2020 with Stephen Grcevich MD

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The pandemic as an unexpected blessing to the disability community. What should churches learn from this remarkable time in our society. What can Coronavirus teach the church about offering the “least restrictive environment” for children? Dr. Stephen Grcevich serves as President and Founder of Key Ministry, a non-profit organization providing free training, consultation, resources and support to help churches serve families of children with disabilities. Key Ministry promotes meaningful connection between churches and families of kids with

How can the Children’s Ministry respond to the sin of racism?

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Prejudice and racial reconciliation are complex topics – but teaching the simple truths of God’s Word will help raise a new generation that can do better, even while we await the final healing to come when Christ returns. We must continue to be the church by making disciples for the transformation of the world. But the Hope of Christ speaks directly to issues of justice and racial reconciliation. This post is our collection of articles and teaching

Racial Reconciliation for Kids: Children’s Bible Study “The Gospel in Color”

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Our hearts break for the never-ending trauma of racial & ethnic injustice in this world. Jesus commands love for our fellow humankind. His people must never stop speaking up and showing by example how to heal from the hurts of history – through the power of the Gospel to change hearts. That’s why I’m excited to share this amazing 4 part Bible series from Jared Kennedy and the Gospel-Centered Family blog. The Gospel in Color, Week 1:

Virtual Birthday Party Games using Zoom

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Another great batch of Zoom games from our Shawn M Howell. This time she’s helping make those virtual birthday parties a lot more fun. Be sure to check out her YouTube channel for so many great zoom games and party ideas. Hosting a virtual party on Zoom with family and friends but need new game Ideas? Here are 10 Zoom games for kids and families that everyone will enjoy playing. Don’t forget to choose games that fit

When to re-open church? What about the kids ministry? Let’s talk Coronavirus.

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COVID-19 has been closing churches since March 15th. Congregations are starting to come back. 20% of churches will open for in-person events this Sunday (5/17). That’s up from a low of 3.6% on 4/19. We’ve been polling our website readers every week: What is your church doing this Sunday? Full results at the link below. We went live on Facebook with Tom Bump from the Kids Ministry Collective to talk through all these issues (and more). Transcript

The BIBLE Curriculum from Bethany Darwin

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We’re excited to introduce the new BIBLE curriculum from our longtime author Bethany Darwin. Watch the video below and leave a comment to let us know what you think. This exciting new curriculum will get kids into the BIBLE like never before – one book at a time over the course of 52 weeks.  This is UNIT 1 with 13 lessons covering Genesis through Ezra. Don’t miss the free sample lesson on the book of EXODUS. You can

Bible Lesson for Kids: Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:1-14)

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This Sunday School lesson was designed for parents to use with their children at home on the week of May 10, 2020. Everything is included in the PDF download below (teaching notes, coloring pages, craft directions, game ideas, and worksheets). Use what is most helpful for your kids and ignore the rest. Families can also watch our children’s message, suggested music, and craft demonstration in the video playlist below. “Jesus is the Way” Home Sunday School Lesson on John

Children’s Bible Broadcast

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This resource was shared by Jacob Balakitsis, the Student Pastor at NorthSide Baptist Church in Nolanville, Tx. The Children’s Bible Broadcast is a series designed to teach boys and girls Bible truths while having fun! Sing Bible songs, memorize scripture, watch amazing science experiments, hear missionary stories, and listen to Bible lessons, all from one place! They can serve as a fill in children’s church when you are unable to be at your Church, or just a

Collective Worship Videos: The Bible Tales

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This is a guest post from the Bible Tales, check out their YouTube channel if you are looking for some more creative Bible storytelling for children. Another excellent online kids church option. Here at The B Tales we aim to bring the Bible to life for children and young people through theatre. We tour churches and schools as well as deliver high energy drama workshops and worship! During these strange times we are producing collective worship videos