Have you heard about the 2011 LifeWay Kids Ministry Conference. Readers below shared their BIG DREAM for children’s ministry. The details of LifeWay’s Kids Ministry Conference are being planned now, and we want you to come and Dream Big with us! What a better place to Dream Big than Nashville, TN! Many move to Nashville each year to seek out big dreams in a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free lesson plan with your older elementary Sunday School class. This lesson continues the study of the Book of Daniel and covers his vision of a ram and goat. Students will discover what God prophesied many years in advance came true exactly as He said they would. He can be trusted with our futures because He is the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Just the other day my friend shared about her husband’s one and only church experience when he was younger. The pastor pulled him aside and shared that the boy was probably going to hell because he was wearing baggy pants. For many years later, that is what the boy remembered and associated with church. Wow. Suppose a kid comes to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
These simple game ideas add instant fun to any Sunday School class or Children’s Church lesson. Scroll down for a list of games or watch the demonstration video below. Video Examples: 50 Minute to Win It Games for Kids How to Play a Minute To Win It Game: Set a timer for one minute and complete the task. Whoever complete … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a Sunday school lesson about the second greatest commandment to love your neighbor as yourself. The lesson will have children reading aloud several verses which command us to love our neighbors. The children will discuss who their neighbors are and how they can show love to them. Bible Passage: Matthew 22:39 and Mark 12:28-34 and James 2:8 Neighbor … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Divorce is a traumatic life event for an large number of children in our society. This presents both an opportunity and a challenge for the local church. In this podcast, I talk with Wayne Stocks about his new website focused on ministry to children of divorce. Directions: To listen to this audio recording, simply click the play button below or … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The scriptures point to the Resurrection of Jesus as the proof that all his promises will come true. Use this lesson plan to teach children the important lessons from 2 Corinthians 3:7-18. The main idea is found in 2 Corinthians 3:9: “If the old way, which brings condemnation, was glorious, how much more glorious is the new way, which makes us right with … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I ran across this video on a friend’s Facebook page and it made me think. What will it take to raise a generation of Christians who won’t need the preacher beeper? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Watch the video and leave a comment below. What can we do now to make sure kids can live out their faith in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I am a ballet dancer — performed for years, taught for years, retired to begin a family, became a Montessori teacher while the kids were young, and finally decided to listen to God’s calling — placing me in ministry. My kids have all of the “benefits” of being a PK with no student loans without perfect credit score from years … More Children’s Ministry Resources
That’s right, I said potlucks are a great ministry resource. Some churches call this a pitch-in dinner or covered dish supper. Whatever the name, this could be the key to your next children’s ministry training. I am at a smaller campus of our church and potlucks fit the informal atmosphere. It just feels right when everybody brings a covered dish and enjoys … More Children’s Ministry Resources
With scorching temperatures this summer, cooling off with some fun water games might just be the fun you need at your next children’s event. Here is an arsenal of popular water activities for kids to use at your next Vacation Bible School, Day Camp, church picnic, family day, or in your own backyard. All that is required for most of these are … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Help kids praise God as start an exciting new school year! We’ve combined four of our popular School is back coloring pages into on easy print download below. As always they are 100% free! Coloring Sheets about the First Day of School Use this free coloring page to help children celebrate the first day of the new school year. It … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Raising kids that truly love Jesus is hard work. That’s why so many of parents settle for plan B. What would happen if you were actually trying to raise a pretend believer? Here are some 9 steps you might take. My point is not to encourage this type of parenting, only to point out where we might be doing it on accident. Click … More Children’s Ministry Resources
How many times have you heard a volunteer say that they want to quit serving because they feel disconnected from other adults? I know I’ve heard it more times than I can count. This is a legitimate need and most adult will eventually burn out if their connections to other adults is limited. Therefore, an important part of a leader’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a simple ministry craft idea that will help children learn to pray. Here are the basic supplies, be sure to watch the video demonstration below for full directions. Click here to leave your suggestions for others trying this craft with their children. small box (gift boxes work well) clear tape colored paper Here are the suggested prayers you … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Very few churches reach younger families without a strong preschool ministry. Here are nine practical ways to expand the number of preschool children coming to your church. Don’t miss our free printable preschool Bible lessons and preschool coloring pages. 1. Do it well. It will be virtually impossible to grow your preschool ministry if you are doing it halfway. Evaluate, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free coloring page to teach the Parable of the Prodigal Son. It’s designed with a mini story format to help children process the events. The main page has four panels that illustrate the events of Luke 15. story page | pdf | jpeg second page | pdf | jpeg third page | pdf | jpeg Directions: Have the children color … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this free lesson plan with your older elementary Sunday School class. It’s build upon the passage in Daniel 7 where he has a disturbing dream. Students will learn that they can trust God in difficult times because in the end God wins the battle over the enemy of this world Satan. Children need to know that as believers, we are … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Back to School 2020 is going to be different. So we collected our three most popular coloring pages about going to school again. Two traditional and one about online teachers. Download these free coloring page activities for kids as they get close to starting a new school year. Scroll to see the non-religious (for public school) and religious options (for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Knowing where to begin is half the battle when starting any new ministry or program. Use this list as a guideline when walking your church through a special needs inclusion initiative. This checklist was a handout provided in a workshop led by Amy Fenton Lee at the recent Children’s Ministry Expo in Lexington, KY. Amy provides links to related articles … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of the friendship of David and Saul’s son, Jonathan. Use this material in your children’s church. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. We’ve tried to include enough activities to allow some choice in your lesson planning. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Whether your kids meet in small groups or Sunday school classes, one of your goals is likely for that group to experience community. In other words, you want them to build relationships and learn how important it is to have other believers in their lives. But you know as well as I do that just because some kids are in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It is vital to be aware of heat related illnesses in children, especially if they are entrusted to our care for summer programming. The entire staff should be briefed on prevention, identification, and treatment. Most likely, a child experiencing an illness of this nature has a hard time knowing what is going on. They could be engaged in a lively … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free lesson plan teaches is based on the story of Daniel in the Lion’s den. God can rescue from any terrible situation. This lesson also deals with the character of Daniel and his example of being trustworthy. God rewarded Daniel by delivering him when he was falsely accused. Students will learn that a trustworthy life comes from walking faithfully with God … More Children’s Ministry Resources