Lately, I keep asking myself the same question every morning. What can I do today that’s really going to matter in the long run? Without getting too philosophical, this little question aligns the day with my real values. This personal challenge helps me make little choices that define the most important issues. Here are the answers I’m banking on today: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Choosing curriculum is a huge decision. There are so many options and there can be so many different facets to consider. Publishers always put their best foot forward, but how do you know if their materials are best for your church? Here are some important questions to ask as you evaluate curriculum. 1. Do you know what you need? Before … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this coloring page to remind children about the “everyday heroes” who keep them safe. The illustration shows a firefighter climbing a rescue ladder. These are part of our free everyday hero coloring book. Directions: Right click on the links below to download this free firefighter coloring page. pdf ~ easy to print jpeg ~ for advanced editing This coloring sheet … More Children’s Ministry Resources
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Last week a reader asked us for advice on comforting a mourning child. She wrote about her close friend and ministry leader who was dying from cancer – they expected the Lord to call her home this week. She asked, Do you have any material that would help us deal with this loss to our children? My main goal is for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the third sheet in our free Lord’s Prayer coloring book. Each page will illustrate and help children understand the concepts Jesus taught in this model prayer. Directions: Right-click on the links below to choose your file format. The PDF is for easy printing and the JPEG will allow advanced users to edit the image for their own purpose. pdf … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“Can you hear me now?” was made famous by cell phone commercials, but do you often feel like asking that to the parents in your ministry? It causes great frustration when we have important information to share and we feel that no one is hearing us. Sometimes, though, we cause our own problems. The follow communication mistakes are certain to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson continues our curriculum for preschoolers about knowing Jesus. Each lesson is based on a passage in the Gospel of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. This particular lesson is from passages in Mark 10:32-34, 11:1-10 where Jesus rides into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Preschoolers will learn that Jesus revealed … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the second sheet in our free Lord’s Prayer coloring book. This page emphasized the prayer that God would provide for our physical needs, “Give us this day our daily bread.” Directions: Select the link below (right click) to download in your preferred file format. pdf ~ easy to print version jpeg ~ easy to edit format If you enjoy this … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Building a children’s church is much like building a large-scale family church, only the attendees of kids’ church depend on others to transport them. However, regular attendance helps children tremendously because it exposes them to the Bible and biblical principles, teaches faithfulness and allows age appropriate fellowship. Counteract waning interest and renew kids’ excitement with ideas that energize current attendees … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Try this classic prayer model to help children and preschoolers learn to pray. Don’t miss our complete coloring book based on the Lord’s Prayer – it’s 100% free too. Five Finger Prayer for Children Free Printable Worksheet / Template Here is a helpful approach for teaching kids to pray. It’s a format that allows children to recall and pray in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Teaching children to pray often includes learning a few sample prayers by memory. Use these evening prayers for kids every night at bedtime. Download and print this list of children’s prayer to keep beside your child’s bed or inside their children’s Bible. You should teach kids to pray using their own words, but these route prayers are powerful tools to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In today’s world we have more options than ever for how to communicate. However, does it ever feel to you like it is harder than ever to get your message through? We have discovered that one of the greatest challenges is that each of the parents in our ministry pays attention to different modes of communication. Some only read what … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring book is based on the Lord’s Prayer. Use the preview images below to navigate to the different sheets included in the project. If you are in a hurry, download the complete book. It has all the pages previewed below plus the bonus prayer activity sheets. We’ve also written a 10 part series of Bible lessons on the Lord’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
You know who I’m talking about. They’ve been called stuffed shirts, God’s chosen frozen, and the criticism committee. I would discourage such phrases, but these change resistant church members can have a chilling effect on your ministry. Many a youth pastor, children’s director, and preacher has cowered before their glaring eyes. They secretly question your leadership, withhold their support, and sometimes oppose your plans outright. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Print this Back to School lesson for Sunday School to help prepare them for the first day of school! Going back-to-school is an exciting and challenging time for kids. They can make new friends, adjust to new teachers, and get back to a more structured lifestyle. It can also be a time of testing for their faith. This free Bible … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The power of Christ inside believers is compared to “Treasures in Jars of Clay.” Use this lesson plan to teach children the important lessons from 2 Corinthians 4:1-7. The main idea for this lesson plan is drawn from 2 Corinthians 4:6: “For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
At the beginning of the summer, my elementary teachers had the idea of having water games one Sunday morning for our elementary aged children. We decided to plan it after VBS with the intention of inviting our VBS attendees. “Splash Into School From VBS” took place during the Worship Service hour. Our kids loved it and it gave us the opportunity … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a guest post by By Kathy Leonard from www.DC4K.org “Don’t you love it when a difficult, disruptive child finally has a breakthrough?” a fellow teacher asked me. “It makes everything we do worthwhile.” Hmm, I thought, after a particularly frustrating day. I kind of like it when all the kids quietly obey from the start. Reality check. Kids come … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free lesson for older elementary Sunday School class focuses on Daniel’s realization (based on studying Jeremiah) that the time for Judah’s captivity is almost over. The lesson emphasizes the importance of studying God’s word and having God-focused prayers. Bible Story: Daniel Understands the Times Scripture: Daniel 9 Target Age Group: Age 9 – 11 (U.S. 3rd – 5th Grade) Learning Context: … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s happened to all of us. We’re in the middle of an awesome lesson. Most of the kids are tracking with us, except that one. That one is not only tuning out every word, but that one is hiding under the pew, flying a church bulletin airplane your way, or attempting to fit his entire foot in the offering envelope. Ahhh…. That one. Let’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring page illustrates how the Moses & the people of Israel crossed the Red Sea in the book of Exodus. It would be an excellent addition to your Sunday School lesson on that Bible story from Exodus 13:17-14:31. story page | pdf | jpeg second page | pdf | jpeg third page | pdf | jpeg Directions: Click … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Volunteers are essential in every children’s ministry, but too many get discouraged and eventually quit because leaders make the following mistakes. We simply can’t be careless with the people resources God has sent our way. Work to avoid these mistakes and help keep your volunteers committed and serving in the children’s department. Click here to add your comment to this conversation. 1. Matching … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This song about the Armor of God is from Go Fish’s album Kickin It Old School. The video below was created as part of that VBS curriculum. and the song “I’m A Soldier In The Army Of The Lord.” To get this video (plus 8 more) on DVD, visit the Go Fish website and purchase the Kickin’ It Old School DVD. I’m … More Children’s Ministry Resources