There are some exiting new ways to expand your church’s ministry through mobile technology. Just a few years ago it took a massive investment to build an iPhone app for your ministry. Only the largest congregations could afford the cost. Things have really changed. The prices for mobile ministry apps is now within reach of every congregation or even the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Teachers often face a number of obstacles when attempting to deliver life-changing Bible messages to their students. Some things teachers face regularly are limited budgets, difficult children and the ever-present, surprise element. (Surprise! I need you to teach this week!) A few times a year, students, parents and fellow teachers have the opportunity to shower these tireless workers with gifts … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Children look forward to visiting our children’s church year round because they never know what to expect—especially during Christmas. I’ll admit it, I have a love/need to display creative decorations and I’m always looking for new ideas to incorporate into our facility’s décor. One week, my team and I hung giant paper flowers from the ceiling because we were all … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Don’t abandon your faithful bulletin board this Christmas! Bulletin boards make terrific hubs for sharing holiday information and giving special Christmas messages. What message is more special than the news Jesus was born? This Christmas, turn a boring, bulletin board into something everyone will be talking about. Kids will run to class every week just to see what you’ve posted. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It can be common for children who are raised in our churches to profess Christ at a young age and then become wrapped up in living a good life for Jesus. Slowly their salvation becomes dependent on their good works and they forget the power of the true gospel message. This lesson from 2 Peter will remind children that their … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kid’s devotionals should be mini nuggets of power-packed truth that children can easily “digest.” While children’s church services provide you with plenty of time to reinforce a central idea, a devotional is time restrictive, but personal. If you serve on the bus ministry, at a Christian school or in a neighborhood outreach, you may need kid’s devotional ideas to bring … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This printable coloring page is part of our larger Bible Alphabet series. The themes for each letter were chosen by our readers. Directions: Click on the preview image to download this file as a print-friendly PDF. You can also right click on the links below. PDF ~ Easy to print JPEG ~ Advanced Users This simple illustration shows a large letter … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this creative script if you want to add a fun super hero twist to your Christmas Play. The play was written by Vanessa Unti. She is a student at Western Washington University and the Youth Minister at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Bellingham, WA. Super Christmas A Free Christmas Play for Children’s Ministry Enjoy this skit called “A … More Children’s Ministry Resources
**This is a guest post by Dale Hudson from Relevant Children’s Ministry I’ve been getting a lot of emails for the scripts, schedules, etc. from the Christmas Family Experience we produced last year called “Who’s This All About?” It’s that time of year when people are looking for Christmas plays, etc. It can be used for a shared Christmas family … More Children’s Ministry Resources
**This is a guest post by Glenys Nellist from Kids Ministry Matters Did you think Mission Trips were just for adults or young people? Think again. This summer I was fortunate enough to participate in a Family Mission Trip—in my 30-year involvement in children’s ministry, this would be a brand new experience for me. On a hot day in the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
**This is a guest post from Nick Diliberto from PreteenMinistry.net After 8 years of fighting the idea, I finally agreed to get a family dog. Her name is BonBon and she is a Chihuahua and Dotson mix, Chiweenie for short. After the first week, I quickly became attached to her. Good thing, since I am usually the one to give … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this simple activity worksheet to help kids imagine the Tower of Babel. Right-click on the preview image to the right to download it as a print-friendly PDF document. This was just one activity in our larger lesson plan about the Tower of Babel. I would recommend using the visuals from that lesson to show kids what the Tower may … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible lesson plan about freedom in Christ follows our new hassle-free format. The basic version makes it easy to teach with very little preparation or outside materials. We’ve also suggested more activities so you can expand the lesson to best fit your ministry setting. Lesson Title: The Tower of Babel Bible Reference: Genesis 11:1-9 Printer Friendly: [print_link] this lesson. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This printable coloring page is part of our larger Bible Alphabet series. The themes for each letter were chosen by our readers. Directions: Click on the preview image to download this file as a print-friendly PDF. You can also right click on the links below. PDF ~ Easy to print JPEG ~ Advanced Users This illustration features the letter D … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a continuation of the study of Israel’s Kings. In part 2 of the life of King Hezekiah this lesson focuses on King Hezekiah’s invitation to all (both Northern and Southern Kingdoms) Israel to come to Jerusalem and celebrate Passover. Students will be learning about the meaning of Passover and how it was pointing God’s people to the Lamb … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Do you notice the trend that many families are choosing to attend Sunday School every other week? For most churches, kids’ attendance is more and more sporadic as their lives get busier and busier. There are a few strategies that we can use to encourage kids to attend Sunday School. Click here to share your own ideas with other readers. 1. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I love children so much. I look forward to scooping each one of them up and holding them in my arms as long as they’ll let me. Like you, God has blessed me with the capability of loving and accepting children, seeing them for who they are in God. What about children who shrink back from this attention. Some children … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This summer I had the opportunity to be a part of CentriKid Camp for a day with a few kids from my church. This 3rd-6th grade camp offers Bible Study and Recreation in the morning, camper’s choice activity tracks in the afternoons, and an evening filled with worship, party, and church group time. I have some great video footage, but I’ve never made time … More Children’s Ministry Resources
How many times have you thought, “My pastor just doesn’t get it” or “my pastor just doesn’t care about kids’ ministry”? Do you struggle with feeling supported by your pastor? I think we all do from time to time, and some of us feel that way all the time. Most pastors are not wired in a way where kids are … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a continuation of the study of Israel’s Kings. This lesson is part one in the life of King Hezekiah. In 2 Chronicles 29 Hezekiah commands the priests and Levites to consecrate themselves and the temple. Students will learn about the ministry of the priests and Levites in the Old Testament and how believers are called to be royal … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring sheet continues our series of Bible alphabet coloring pages. The theme of each illustration in the project was chosen by our readers. Directions: Simply click on the preview image to the right to download this artwork as a print-friendly PDF file. You can also right click on the links below to save this printable to your computer. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Do you need a sample job description for a children’s minister? Then check out our basic template below. It is easily customizable for your church or situation. For example, you might include more specific duties and lines of accountability. Please leave a comment below to share your own ideas for making it even better. Position: Children’s Pastor Qualifications: – Born … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Running a fast-paced Sunday School takes more than a willing heart. Preparation and organization are keys to keeping your class in order. Organization begins with the Sunday School storage closet. Keeping supplies in order will make them easier to find and will keep them from becoming damaged. Nothing is more infuriating then reaching for a last minute craft and finding … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Picture children running from all directions to climb aboard the church bus. No dragging kids to come to church, no begging or bribing. Real excitement that affects families, even neighborhoods. It can happen—it does happen in the bus ministry! If this doesn’t sound like your bus ministry, you can change that. Start here. 1. Reset the Standard The standard for … More Children’s Ministry Resources