Super cute white pants with red hearts ALL over them; thatâs what I remember most about Valentineâs Day growing up. They were a genius gift from my parents in the fifth grade. How they got a fifth graderâs style right, Iâll never know. (I am currently struggling with a three year old boy’s style.) If you dug up old photos, you … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This page features our most popular preschool coloring pages. Each printable below has a Christian theme and are a perfect addition to your Preschool Sunday School lessons. Use the download link below to get all five coloring sheets on one printable PDF file. Then scroll down to see even more pictures for preschoolers to color. Jesus Loves Me – Preschool … More Children’s Ministry Resources
A few years ago I wrote a letter to the parents of my church to inform them of our head lice policy. While head lice is not a glamorous topic, it can present very real problems. And I don’t simply mean the head scratching kind! If one or more children show up to church with head lice infestations in their hair, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Our website has a growing collection of free coloring pages for Sunday School. This page will highlight some of the most popular, click here to browse our full selection or search above. Like all our material, you have full permission to use this content in your home, school, or church. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ME_pLGuaOw Preview our Sunday School coloring pages on YouTube.
Our website provides printable religious coloring sheets for children. All this material is 100% free to download and use in your church, home or school. This page features some of the most popular. Click here to browse the full index or use the search tool above. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnEbezzwN1M Preview our religious coloring pages on YouTube.
Our website has a growing collection of free coloring pages for children. Almost all of them have  a strong Christian theme. On this page I will highlight some of the most popular. Click here to browse even more or simply use the search box above. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y99DUOWFCSc
The free coloring page shows a young Joseph and his beautiful coat. His hands are empty and outstretched. The coat has vertical stripes the children can decorate. This sheet would be ideal for younger children or preschool Sunday School about Joseph and his robe of many colors. Directions: Simply click on the preview image to the right to download this image as printable PDF file. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The printable coloring sheet shows Moses holding the ten commandments. In one hand is his staff and the stone tablets are in the other. This sheet would be ideal for younger children or preschool Sunday School. Directions: Simply click on the preview image to the right to download this image as printable PDF file. We’ve also uploaded a higher resolution jpeg image for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The free printable coloring page shows David as a young shepherd boy. He is holding a staff in one arm and a young lamb in the other. This sheet would be ideal for younger children or preschool Sunday School. Directions: Simply click on the preview image to the right to download this image as printable PDF file. We’ve also uploaded … 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 4:35-41 when Jesus calms the storm. The faith of the disciples is tested and Jesus displays his authority. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If you have taken the plunge and decided that homeschooling is for you and your family, the next step may be finding which curriculum to use.  Finding the right home school materials can be overwhelming for new homeschooelrs. Here are a 8 tips that helped me along the way to decide what to use. 1. Pray about a curriculum that God … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This coloring sheet continues the Christian Adoption coloring book from Mandy Groce. This illustration highlights the questions that God answers through adoption. It shows a young boy and a mother reaching out toward one another. Directions: Click on the preview image above to download this coloring page as a print friendly PDF file. We’ve also uploaded a higher resolution jpeg image for advanced editing. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Group has new Outreach program for Easter that once again proves that “Group” is spelled “E-A-S-Y”. Churches enlist families to organize egg hunts in their own neighborhood, “becoming the arms and feet of the church”. The impact this could have on a community is endless, but, don’t underestimate what it could do for developing new leadership in the church! Families … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Overview: Journey to the Cross is a powerfully moving, multisensory family event that guides people along the path that Jesus walked during his last days on Earth. Activities focused on Jesus’ love and forgiveness demonstrate the real meaning of Easter: our risen Christ’s victory over death! Designed specifically for parents and their children to experience together, this even teaches about … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Will new interest in family discipleship somehow distract churches from doing kids ministry? Does embracing family ministry require your church to add new programs? These are common concerns for many church leaders.  This podcast explores those issues with Dr. Timothy Paul Jones. He is a teacher and writer who has studied these topics in depth. You can learn more about him … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Try these fun Valentine’s Day games for kids. They work in the classroom and just need some popular candy. They are basically toss the candy minute-to-win-it style. Watch this video below. Do you have some game ideas you would like to share. You’ll see several examples of fun ways to add a little play to your children’s Valentine party. There … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This children’s Sunday School lesson is the next in the series from the Book of Acts. Paul decides to visit the believers from their first missionary journey. Paul and Barnabas part company over a disagreement whether to take John Mark with them. Paul chooses Silas and begins his second missionary journey. This lesson teaches students that the Holy Spirit guides … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This story of a little girl who turns to God to clean her heart so she can see others through God’s eyes is the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day! What better way to say “I love you” to your kids than to give them insight into how to have their heart feel love and joy! Jackie Chirco Cogswell is a … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I ran across this video on CM Connect and thought it was helpful. It features Ricardo Miller sharing specific ways you can improve your ministry to children. Enjoy and leave a comment to let me know what you think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCo9fYBATTk Here are his three main points in short form, but don’t skip the video. He makes a strong case for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It was gross, but you know kids. Here is the video where we try out the “gator snot” product from Kidz Blitz. Leave a comment if you’re brave. It comes as dried pellets. You add water and wait for the magic to happen. The green color is actually from the bucket because the slime it makes is clear. Use the … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I think one of the biggest challenges anyone faces in ministry is recruiting (and keeping) volunteers. Particularly as a childrenâs director, it sometimes feels like pulling teeth to get church members to even consider stepping foot into the childrenâs department! I think there are several things we can do as preschool and elementary directors to remove peopleâs preconceived ideas about … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Try this easy paper crown craft project for kids. All you will need is the template below, card stock printing paper, coloring markers, child-friendly scissors, and a stapler. We used this cut-out crown in our Wednesday night children’s ministry. It would also be useful as a Sunday School or VBS craft. Leave a comment share how you used this project or make … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This happens every Sunday morning somewhere to someone and it will most likely happen to every one of us at some point during our time serving in childrenâs ministry. You have studied your lesson and planned in advance the answer to every question the children might ask. You are well prepared for your lesson. The curriculum states the lesson should … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This guest post was contributed by Lynda Freeman who blogs at About the Children’s Department. Childrenâs Ministry versus Family Ministry â there is so much debate about this. Should we focus on the children or the families? I wonder why we have to make a choice between the two. I believe in Deuteronomy 6 God clearly instructs families to: âLove the … More Children’s Ministry Resources