These free sequenced coloring pictures are perfect for teaching children about the Resurrection of Jesus. Sunday School teachers could use them as a visual aid, or allow the children to color for their own storyboard. Directions: To download these files, simply use the links below or click on the preview images. There are two versions available for each page. The … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We all have them. Volunteers who agree to help, but only do the minimum. They arrive for their assignments with seconds to spare and leave right when it’s done. Of course we desire for them to be more committed than that. There is no magic bullet, but there are some things we can do to help move them to a … 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 9 & 10 where Jesus explains what it means to really be important in God’s eyes. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
When it comes to working with kids, there are some simple things you can do to help build a connection that will, hopefully, allow you to speak into the life of children. The first, and oftentimes most important, thing you have to do is learn a child’s name. If you’re like me, and a lot of other people out there, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This guest post was contributed by Patricia M. Tamang, a reader from the Philippines who severs as Coordinator for Christian Education in her church. Bible Lesson Title: The Word of God Bible Passage: Psalm 19:7-10 Target Age Group: Older Elementary Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 60 minutes Key Concept: God’s word gives us understanding and shows us the right way to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This craft activity is great for a windy, spring day. It’s would be a great Pentecost Sunday School craft. The children will make a pinwheel to teach them about how God is a spirit. A lesson can be taught, followed by making the craft and the children will finish by playing with their pinwheels outside. Click here to leave your … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use these coloring pages for a simple teacher appreciation activity. The end of the school year is a perfect time for kids to encourage their school teachers. Simply print off these sheets and let the children custom decorate the desk. Each of the two files are available from the links below. You can also click on the preview images for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Don’t miss our free printable devotions for kids. A few weeks ago, I posted the top ten theological blogs for kidmin noting that it is important that those of us who work in children’s ministry continue to educate ourselves in theology and doctrine. It is equally important that we spend regular time in relationship with our Heavenly Father. To that … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Based on his findings from a 2004 survey of the age at which most people accept Christ, George Barna wrote: “Families, churches and parachurch ministries must recognize that primary window of opportunity for effectively reaching people with the good news of Jesus’ death and resurrection is during the pre-teen years. It is during those years that people develop their frames … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Every week we are diligent to teach our children stories from the Bible and lessons about the character of God, but how often do we step back and put these lessons into the context of the whole Bible? As a child I was regularly taught from the Bible both at church and at home; it was not until I attended … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Anyone who thinks school teachers don’t deserve an award at the end of the school year has obviously not recently visited one! School teachers face mounds of paperwork, challenging children and an unforgiving schedule—all while caring for a class of young minds. As Christian teachers and leaders, we know how tough ministering to kids can be. What better way to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is told from the first person account of Jehosheba. She appears in the Scriptures briefly but was used by God to fulfill His sovereign plan to preserve the lineage of Christ through David’s descendants. Her story should encourage all of us that when we have a courageous faith in God’s promises we can be used by Him in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a craft idea we used recently in our children’s ministry. We had the children paint their hand-prints on resume paper alongside their name. Once the paint dried, we helped the kids write encouraging notes for their teachers. You can also watch this teacher appreciation craft on our YouTube channel. Supplies Needed Non-Toxic paint resume paper paper plates paper towels and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I’ve posted a few videos from Daves Highway before, but this one may be my new favorite. The trio has grown up a little, but their harmony is still amazing. Watch the video below and leave a comment to let me know what you think.
This spring I experienced one of the most life-changing and ministry-changing weeks ever. We had the opportunity to take several families, including kids ages 7 – 14 on a mission trip to Belize. We partnered with David and Karen Rhodes of Kidz Konnect 4 Jesus to minister at Light of the Valley school, a school we have been sponsoring for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download and print this sequenced Bible coloring page to teach the story of Paul’s conversion. You can use it as a teaching illustration, or pass it out to the children as a coloring page activity sheet. Click here to let us know how you will use this free resource. Directions: Use the following links or click on the preview images. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
A growing church nursery can become messy quickly. Anyone who has ever entertained a toddler or two knows that little ones can keep you on the run. Who has time to stop and tidy up the place when it is time for ministry? With the right procedures in place, you can control the mess and insure that your nursery ministry … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Have you ever made a last-minute trip to every possible store, looking desperately for sand dollars, gum drops, toothpicks, alum, swim noodles, that one book you needed for the lesson? Have you ever stayed up way too late at night to study your lesson? Have you ever had so many responsibilities on your To-Do list that you just couldn’t figure out … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the second lesson from the reign of King Jehoshaphat. It teaches an incredible lesson that when faced with overwhelming odds, God fights for His children who cry out to Him and seek His help. This lesson will help students learn that they can be used by God in times of great difficulty. God can use them to point … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Sunday School began in the 1700’s and has been an integral part of childhood ever since. At the beginning of this movement, poor children with no education learned how to read at church schools on Sundays. Of course, Sunday’s schooling centered on religious education and over time, it became the primary crux of the church’s Sunday functions. One important evolution … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Among other things, summer time is prime time for service projects and missions trips. Often, those trips will include working with children through Vacation Bible Schools, summer camps, outreach programs, orphanages, etc. Whether you’ve got trips planned for the inner city, a different place in the US, or an international mission trip planned, an essential component of that trip is … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Safety is non-negotiable in children’s ministry. You can have the very best curriculum, most creative activities, and dynamic decor, but if you have not made safety a priority, you could be headed for potential disaster. We can never fully protect our ministries or our kids from all impending harm, but it is our responsibility to be proactive when it comes to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson plan is a simple Bible study for children about contentment and the love of money. It does not require any special supplies and is discussion based taking input from the children. It can be adapted to any grade level. This Bible lesson deals with the heart issues behind the love of money. The world is constantly sending the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
On the heels of her incredible book Spiritual Parenting, author Michelle Anthony has a new DVD resource series now available through David C. Cook Publishing. Dr. Michelle Anthony is Pastor of Family Ministries at ROCKHARBOR Church in Costa Mesa, California. A former professor at Biola University and Talbot School of Theology, Dr. Anthony has written over a dozen resources for … More Children’s Ministry Resources