Sunday School Safety and Security

Safety and security is one of the biggest topics in children’s ministry today. This is true for both small and large churches. Keeping kids safe should be a priority in every church. In this article, I will discuss the leading concerns about Sunday school security and offer some ways to improve safety at your church. Security and Safety Concerns For … More Children’s Ministry Resources

"My Church" by David

Here is another post by my 7 year old son, David: I go to church at CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH. I go to Sunday school. My Mom is my Teacher. It is very fun! I go to sanctuary. I sing. I go to children’s church …! It is fun! Some times, I stay in sanctuary.

Sunday School Crafts

Are you looking for a craft idea for your Sunday school lesson? Do you need just the right idea to supplement your Bible lesson? Check out these popular websites that provide Sunday school craft projects. Some are free, and some require a membership. Do you know of another website that features Sunday school crafts? If so, let me know in … More Children’s Ministry Resources

How Do You Expel A Child From Church?

church Sunday school discipline childrenWhen God called me to serve in children’s ministry I never imagined some of the situations I would face. Over the years I’ve learned that kids bring a lot of baggage with them to church. The biggest danger for sexual abuse on church property is often one child molesting another. The danger for cruelty and emotional abuse is often a group of children bullying one of their own. We have not faced those issues, but we try to protect the children in our church. If your church is committed to reaching the un-reached you can be sure they will bring their mess with them.

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Sunday School Christmas Crafts

Sunday School Christmas Crafts

Are you looking for a great craft idea for your Christmas Sunday School lessons? This page lists our Christmas crafts, ideas and projects for kids’ Sunday School. Christmas Crafts for Sunday School Simply download the PDF instructions for each project listed below. These include craft examples, supply lists, and step-by-step directions. We also have video demonstrations to help you jump … More Children’s Ministry Resources

30 Christmas Sunday School Lessons & Activities

Christmas Sunday School Lessons

This page is your 100% free resource for planning this year’s Christmas Sunday School Lesson. Choose from printable PDF lesson plans below and then choose just the right craft project or coloring page to help the children remember what they learned in your class. Christmas Time-Savers Christmas Sunday School Lessons New “Nativity Notables” Lessons for Kids Heroes of the Christmas Story … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Bible Verses About Christmas

Here are some Bible verses about Christmas. You can use these favorite scripture quotes for your Christmas greeting cards. Many churches also use them for Advent Bible readings or Christmas programs. These Bible verses are inspirational for holiday occasions and a great way to personalize your gifts or crafts.  I’d love to hear how you’re using these Christmas Bible verses … More Children’s Ministry Resources

13 Bible Stories You Must Teach Every Child

The average children’s Bible has about 100 stories. The real Bible has many more. Every story matters. But what are the basic stories kids need to understand to have a full grasp on the Bible? What stories are so basic to the Gospel that omitting them would leave a big whole in their worldview? Here’s what I came up with. … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Bible Verse about Parents and Child

Father and children playing

God’s Word says a lot about parenting – how children and parents should related to one another in respect and love. This helpful list of Bible verses about parenting explain the duty of parenting, child instruction, mothers and fathers. These scriptures will encourage and guide you! Helpful Bible Verses about Parent and Child Bible Verses about Children’s Duty to Obey … More Children’s Ministry Resources

A Post By David

My name is David Kummer. Anyway, I am 6 years old. I am smart. If you don’t know, Tony Kummer is my Dad. He is a good Dad. He plays with me. We play Star Wars! And yesterday we went on a big airplane!

Bible Verses about Children – What Jesus Said about the blessing of kids, protecting children, and Gods teaching about children in the Scripture

God’s Word says a lot in these Bible verses about children. Kids matter to Jesus – the Bible says it loud & clear. Get this list of short bible verses in a printable PDF or scroll down to see even more. Reference links to comparison translations. See more Bible verses about children from Let the Little Children Come. Their page … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Effective Sunday School Teaching Starts With Love

Johnny walks into your Sunday school class 25 minutes late. He’s a challenging kid, but you pride yourself on keeping an ordered classroom. You’ve planned your lesson very carefully. You’ve even prayed for you class this week. You smile at Johnny, but inside your saying, “Why didn’t they just wait until church.” It’s too late to backtrack the lesson, so … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Big Picture Story Bible

One of my favorite story Bibles is written by David Helm and titled The Big Picture Story Bible. You can check it out and read a review at the Discerning Reader. Here is a quote from their review: David Helm has done a wonderful job of developing these “big picture” ideas and most importantly, demonstrating how they are fulfilled in … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Forum: Christians, Halloween & Kids

Few issues are as sticky in Christian Churches as Halloween.  This year Halloween 2008 falls on Friday night. Should we just find the best Halloween crafts and Halloween recipes and throw an outreach party? Or is the history of Halloween too involved in witchcraft? I want to hear your ideas about Halloween. Is it really Devil’s day? Is it something … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Biking With My Boys

My oldest son is almost seven and my youngest is almost two. One thing we love to do is ride our bikes. Over the last few weeks, our Indiana weather has been just right. We headed out tonight just after dinner. Twice around the neighborhood and then off to the “adventure way.” That’s Kummer speak for the country road beyond … More Children’s Ministry Resources

What Is Effective Sunday School Teaching?

I’m a children’s pastor. My job is making things plain for kids. Children’s ministry is the easiest AND the hardest job in the church. It’s easy because most kids want to learn. They want to know. Ideas become adventures. It’s hard because children are limited. They don’t know grown-up words. They’ve only lived a little while. They get lost in … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Mom Song with Lyrics (share for Mother's Day)

My wife showed me this video tonight. Laughter is a good stress buster. I hope this encourages you. It would be something to show the ‘mom’ in your life around mother’s day. And Guys – send this one to your wife. Anita Renfroe is a Christian comedian, who will be speaking at the upcoming Women of Faith conferences. You can … More Children’s Ministry Resources

4 Ways I Keep Close To Christ When I'm Busy

Crunch time – Fall is the most intensive stretch of ministry at my church. Upward Soccer is a big winner, almost too big. This keeps me busy two nights a week plus Saturdays. Last week we launched our Wednesday night program, KidZone Recess. This usually trends up the first several weeks as kids get back into the routine. Sunday school … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Do You Use Veggie Tales In Church?

I have been one of Big Idea‘s best customers. Until recently, we bought every video. (Even the weird Space Penguins.) We have about a half dozen Veggie Tales toys. We have two Veggie Tale video games and a couple of books. We even have five Veggie Tale CD’s. The videos are funny, thought provoking and very creative. We like the … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Veggie Tales: Wonderful Wizard Of Ha's

On October 6th, the latest Veggie Tales DVD will be released. The title is “The Wonderful Wizard Of Ha’s” and retells the story of the Prodigal Son with a wizard of Oz theme. Here is the blurb:The story of a prodigal son – VeggieTales style!Meet Darby (Junior Asparagus), the son of a Kansas floss farmer who, more than anything else … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Do You Homeschool?

I recently wrote an article about Christian homeschooling. Watch this video clip of Dr. Voddie Baucham, author of the new book “Family Driven Faith,” talking about home education. I’ve also started researching home school curriculum. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHAb5Eqk60Q