This series of live blogging notes from Ryan Golias. New posts will be added throughout the weekend. Scroll down for links to session notes. I invite you to join us for the Chrildren Desiring God conference. I am going to blog through the conference, and post session notes here. This year the conference is about holding fast to the Word of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following object lesson demonstrates the concept of an aroma and is linked to the truth of 2 Corinthians 2:15 that we are the aroma of Christ. This object lesson could be expanded into a full lesson or be attached to another lesson as an introduction to capture the children’s attention. Objective: The children will experience a tangible demonstration of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It is important in teaching God’s kids that we constantly strive to improve. Equally important is networking with like-minded and passionate children’s ministry servant. Fortunately, there are a ton of great conferences out there to accomplish both of these goal. We are striving to pull together one comprehensive resource listing children’s ministry conferences around the globe. With that goal in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Directions: For the printable PDF file, simply click on the preview image above. We’ve also uploaded a jpeg version for advanced editing. This free coloring page for kids continues our series on the Fruit of the Spirit. Don’t miss all our free lessons based on this passage. The illustration shows a family all together with the mother holding a new child. The caption … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a little game I came up with last week to play with a group of around 60 third through sixth graders. I named it “Ultimate Big Balls” in homage to the show Wipeout which is a favorite in our house. This would be fun to mix in with your AWANA games or Vacation Bible School games. The premise of … 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 Mark 6:33-52 where Jesus performs a series of miracles. While these are often familiar stories for adults they may be new … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Easter Sunday is arguably the most highly attended Sunday out of the entire year. More people will be attending church on this Sunday than any other. You will have children walk through your doors for whom this will be the only Sunday out of the entire year they will be in church. Therefore, on Easter Sunday it is more important … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Voice of the Martyrs is a well-known ministry that raises awareness about persecuted Christians. Now they have produced a Vacation Bible School program called “Kids of Courage.” It’s built around five different countries where the church is restrained or attacked. I am certainly interested in learning more. Even if this wasn’t a main VBS program it could be helpful material … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This post continues our series on childhood bullying. Part one promoted bullying awareness and part two offered ten ways individuals can get involved. This article shows ten ways your kids ministry can address the topic. Truth be told, the subject of bullying is something that we have never had to address before in our children’s ministry. I have referenced it … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Younger children will enjoy this Abraham coloring page. It shows him looking up to see the stars as mentioned in God’s promise. This would be a helpful activity for any kids Bible lesson about God’s promise to Abram. It’s based on the following bible verse. “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In my large group teaching I don’t usually have kids follow the lesson along in their Bible. That’s because we have a broadly graded program that includes many preliterate readers. Usually I’ll just read it aloud or have older kids read the verse for the group. Then any supporting texts I’ll display on PowerPoint or a marker board. So, when … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Normally when I share ideas on here, it’s for things I have already done which worked. Today is a little bit different. Today, I want to share an idea I’ve been kicking around in my head for about a year which I haven’t gotten around to putting into practice yet. That idea is called the Bible Time Machine, and I … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Admit it! I got your attention with that title. Who says that sort of thing when they work in children’s ministry? That answer is – no one says it, but I am willing to venture a guess that most of us have thought it at one point or another. So, here are five simple things you can do to keep … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson continues the study of Israel’s kings. Students learn from studying Abijah that although he wasn’t fully devoted to the LORD, when he faced an enemy bigger than himself he relied on God and God gave him victory over Jeroboam’s large army. The lesson is created as a guide for teachers to prepare for the needs of his/her own … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Last week I posted a question on Facebook about your favorite classic hymns. The idea was to find out which of these songs are most important to pass on to the next generation. It was a spirited conversation and readers named nearly 50 different songs! There were some clear leaders, but I didn’t have enough of a consensus for the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Statistics report that one in three children are involved in incidents related to bullying, as either the perpetrator or the victim. As a result, there is a strong probability that there are children in our ministries who are affected by the prevalence of bullying. This is part two in our series on childhood bullying. In our first post, we addressed the magnitude … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My friends at LifeWay have offered to giveaway some subscriptions to help promote their parenting magazine. Here are a few details about this magazine from their excellent Parent Life blog. ParentLife brings a Christian worldview to today’s top parenting and cultural issues, covering topics related to health, development, education, discipline, and spiritual growth. Each issue of ParentLife gives practical ideas … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download our free “Fruit of the Spirit” printable color book using the link below. You can get the entire collection in one zip file courtesy of The Sunday School Store. If you prefer, you can scroll down and select each page individually. Download our free “Fruit of the Spirit” printable color book using the link below. If you prefer, you … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson covers the whole chapter of Acts 19. Depending on your class you can just focus on the riot in Ephesus. Our class covered the entire chapter as part of the curriculum we use. To tie it all together the focus is when God’s Word is taught, the Holy Spirit gives light to the hearer. The hearer can respond … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I love spring! Whenever it rolls around I get excited about ministry. Spring is God’s reminder of the new start I have with Him every day, a truth I love sharing with the children that my ministry touches. The coming of spring also renews my commitment to my local church and the children in my area. To help me rebuild … More Children’s Ministry Resources
One of the most exciting lessons to teach Christian children is on the subject of the fruits of the spirit. In fifteen years of teaching I can honestly say that the fruits of the spirit series is one of the most rewarding lessons I can bring to my kids. However, in our fast-paced world it is difficult to teach children … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Directions: Click the image above for the full size printable coloring page in PDF format. You can also download this file as a jpeg image for advanced editing. This coloring page is a part of our series of illustrations based on the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23. Each of these will be useful in explaining these Bible concepts … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Directions: Click on the preview above to open this file as a print friendly PDF. You can also download it as a jpeg if you need to make edits. This coloring page is another part of our Fruit of the Spirit coloring book for kids. Don’t miss all our free lessons based on this passage. Each of these attempts to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Educate yourself about the bully situation that many children are facing today. This article outlines the common types, possible effects, and warning signs of bullying. Click here to leave a response. Part two and three of this series will offer specific ways you can help. Among the issues plaguing our children today is the predominance and escalation of bullying. Bullying … More Children’s Ministry Resources