OK – That titles a little stronger than our usual book review. But keep reading and you’ll find out why I’m so impressed with this one. “Crash Course,” by Daniel Darling, promises “that it guides you to know what you believe and why you believe it, to make good choices, to find direction, to stay true in a world of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this simple coloring page when teaching kids about the time change with Daylight Savings time. The picture shows several children, both girls & boys, changing the time on clocks. The caption says, “Wind these clocks in Spring and Fall, daylight savings time for us all.” Directions: Simply click the preview image to the right to download this free coloring … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Halloween is a day in our country when both the young and old find fun in death and what is scary. Many children set out to find the scariest costume to wear for their school parade and trick-or-treating. With so many visual symbols of death set before our children at this time of year it is fitting to teach them … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Sometimes we assume ministry leaders outgrow their need for training. I don’t think that’s right, as this video below points out.  Even your very best people need to review procedure and recall the why behind the what. Special thanks to Courtney and Bill from the LifeWay kids blog for making this lesson come to life! Even if you’re the kids ministry leader, make … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It was just a few months back when Children’s Ministry Magazine listed our blog among the top 5 children’s ministry websites. (Jan/Feb 2010). I didn’t see that coming. In fact, I first found out about it on a someone’s blog. Then I double checked my own copy of the magazine and it was there in print. It was good surprise. The … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Download our 100% free printable Thanksgiving coloring pages. They are perfect for home, kids church, or Sunday School. Use the button below to download all the pages combined into one printable PDF file. Scroll down to see each individual coloring sheet. We have both Christian and non-religious versions (for public school teachers). Thanksgiving Coloring Pages (100% Free) Sunday School or … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I was working on reviewing some curriculum the other day for Dad in the Middle, and I needed to come up with some sort of framework for evaluating it. I came up with the following and thought it might be useful for other people. Whether you are writing  curriculum reviews or just searching for a curriculum for your childrenâs ministry, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a free Bible lesson for children teaching them to recognize their fears and develop trust in God. It was first prepared for a Childrenâs Church setting, but would work well as a Sunday School lesson also. Through a study of multiple verses on fear and faith, students will answer honest questions about the subject. They will learn that they can trust … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Let’s just be honest here. Most kids ministry volunteers don’t get the kind of training they need to be effective. Time after time, churches learn this the hard way. But have you ever asked what message are you sending to those workers? Here are 5 things they will learn if you do not train them. The church only cares about … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s just hard to stick with one topic when you’re talking with someone like Matt McKee. So, I’m not sure how to introduce this one. The conversation was very good but we covered so many different topics. I asked Matt about Orange and all the buzz about family ministry. Then we covered some new technology and how churches can make … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is a continuation of the kids Bile lessons about Israel’s Kings. It is the second lesson about David. Click here to see the lesson index. In this lesson we see David’s confident faith in God and how God uses him to fight and defeat Goliath. Even though David has been anointed king he continues to faithfully serve as he … More Children’s Ministry Resources
As an avid lover of fairy tales and lover of the Greatest Story Ever told, this book jumped off the shelf at me. A beautifully written, exquisitely illustrated childrens book, “This Is No Fairy Tale” wonderously invites children to be a part of the happily ever after Jesus offers. Authored by Dale Tolmasoff and illustrated by Corbert Gauthier, the combination … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following lesson addresses the Christianâs call to pursue peace in relationships. The children will be given a few real life scenarios to wrestle with and determine how they could pursue peace in the given situation. This lesson is interactive and relies on child participation. Texts: Romans 12:18-19, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 3:10-12, Matthew 5:7 Learning Objective: The children will … More Children’s Ministry Resources
At my church, we use Awana for our Wednesday night program. My nine year old son started in Sparks a little over four years ago now, and my seven year old daughter started in Cubbies at the same time when she was three. We have watched them memorize a multitude of verses during that time, and Iâve picked a few … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is the third lesson in a study on Israel’s Kings. Click here to see the lesson index. This lesson is about Samuel anointing David to be king. The lesson focuses on David’s heart and how he was faithful in his day to day tasks.  This would be an excellent Sunday School lesson, but you could easily use it in … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“If you’re a parent, you want your child to have a growing friendship with Jesus. And if you’re a Christian education leader, you want parents to be successful! But what do parents do? What do they say? Where do they start?” That’s where Passing the Baton steps in as a ten week church or parent devotional plan for leading your children to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is shared as Ministry-To-Childrenâs contribution to Blog Action Day 2010. The goal of the event is to encourage bloggers worldwide to post about the same issue on the same day on their blogs, sparking discussion about a topic of global importance. Today, we are participating in the discussion about the 2010 theme, Water, through the sharing of this … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Bible lesson for preschoolers is based on Mark 1:21-34 when Jesus drives out an evil spirit. Preschoolers will learn that Jesus is in charge because he is God.  He is strong to protect us from anything. As his people we are called to obey and love him. He is our boss. This is the fifth lesson from a series for preschoolers on … More Children’s Ministry Resources
You can’t say I didn’t warn you. I’ve now arrived safely in Alabama and I’m all set for the LifeWay Kids Ministry conference. This post is my wrap-up from the event. Here is my video recap of the week. I taught two sessions of each of the following. Most of the learning came through discussion, but here were the notes we … More Children’s Ministry Resources
What’s an 18 year old doing starting a website about kids ministry? That was my first thought when I found out about Brandon Maddux from Children’s Ministry Live. Most guys his age are chasing after the world or still looking for their purpose in life. Â To hear the full story, listen to the audio below. This is a special collaborative … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I just found this awesome video clip on Sam’s blog. It would be a great introduction clip for any Sunday School lesson on Galatians. I’ll look for a way to use it in my kids church. I think the animation alone could be a good hint at some key concepts in Galatians. Some discussion questions based on this video: Who … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Parables are a favorite to teach in children’s ministry because they are in the form of a story and are the very words of Jesus himself. With so much teaching on parables in children’s ministry do we ever back up a step and teach our children about why Jesus taught his disciples using parables? This lesson could be used as … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I realized a couple of weekends ago that I had stopped praying each week before kidsâ service. It wasnât a conscience decision, just something that happened in the hustle and bustle of the weekend. I realized that when I stopped praying that coincided with those weeks that I didnât feel went very well after they were over. That got me … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Leading in kids ministry is a challenge. Your job includes a little of everything. Doing volunteer meetings, choosing curriculum, encouraging parents, and a hundred little administrative details on top of it all. I can understand why so many kidmin leaders seek outside consulting. One such helper is Amy Dolan. She is the founder of Lemon Lime Kids and a popular speaker about leading kids … More Children’s Ministry Resources