A recent post on the Ministry-To-Chilren’s website had quite a few people talking. We’re always glad to hear your feedback and we welcome discussions about the various topics we write about. This particular post asked the question, “Should children be dancing in church?” I’ve been in ministry for over 20 years and I’ve seen questions like these pop up now … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is part of a series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God.” You can find the latest when you follow Tara’s author archive. We’ll add links to the whole Bible study once it’s complete. Lesson Ten: Judge (Shophet)/Intercessor Main Idea: God is perfectly righteous and he demands perfect justice. The Judge has given … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Once upon a time, a scared ten-year-old girl rode a church bus to attend a Sunday School class at a church she’d never visited all because a stranger knocked on her door and invited her the week before. Her mother didn’t want her to go at first, she was against “organized religion” but the little girl didn’t give up and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Cokesbury has released their new Vacation Bible School program for 2018. We had a chance to see the curriculum first-hand and have complied the following resources for churches interested in using this material next summer. First Impressions I was invited to preview the material at one of Cokesbury’s many “test” churches. This is how they revise and improve the 2018 … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Get the combined set of all 66 Books of the Bible coloring book for only $15 from the Sunday School Store. This both saves you time AND supports the artists who created these beautiful coloring sheets. Use the link below to download all 27 coloring pages we’ve created for the books of the New Testament. If you prefer, you can … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This lesson is part of a series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God.” You can find the latest when you follow Tara’s author archive. We’ll add links to the whole Bible study once it’s complete. Lesson Nine: The Rock/Cornerstone Main Idea: God the Rock is our place of safety. Jesus is the cornerstone and … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This video was made for younger kids and teaches about God’s Promise to Abraham. It’s from the preschool ministry at Crossroads Kids Club. Watch the preview below and then download a copy from their page on Vimeo. Don’t miss all their free Bible teaching videos. For more help, don’t miss our printable story of Abraham coloring pages.
This lesson is part of a series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is… A Series on the Names of God.” You can find the latest when you follow Tara’s author archive. We’ll add links to the whole Bible study once it’s complete. Lesson Eight: Lord of Hosts, King, King of Kings Main Idea: God the King is in charge of everything … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The kids in your ministry will enjoy this video Bible story from Crossroads Kids Club. Watch the preview below and then download a copy from their page on Vimeo. Don’t miss all their free Bible teaching videos. John 5:1-15 NIV Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish festivals. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson 30 of 32 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.” “Praise God Through the Psalms” – Psalm 103 Lesson focus: Through the book of Psalms and the worship of the people of Israel, we get a glimpse into the character of God and how we should rightly respond to Him in worship. In … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Your children’s church will enjoy this new Bible story from Crossroads Kids Club. Watch the preview below and then download a copy from their page on Vimeo. Don’t miss all their free Bible teaching videos.
Download and print our 100% free activities for the 4th of July in Sunday School. God has blessed America! Let’s teach kids to respect their freedom and give thanks to God on the 4th of July. The Fourth of July is a major holiday in the United States. It’s officially called Independence Day and is a celebration about our freedom as a nation. The Fourth … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This is lesson 29 of 32 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.” “Praise God Through the Psalms” – Psalm 100 Lesson focus: Through the book of Psalms and the worship of the people of Israel, we get a glimpse into the character of God and how we should rightly respond to Him in worship. In Psalm … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Your children’s church will enjoy this new music video from Crossroads Kids Club. Watch the preview below and then download a copy from their page on Vimeo. Don’t miss all their free Bible teaching videos. God shows me how much he loves me God really loves me So I dance, dance, dance and I laugh, laugh, laugh and I love, … More Children’s Ministry Resources
We discontinued our email newsletter sometime last summer, it was just too much time to justify the number of people reading. But since then we’ve heard from many readers who miss getting the best of our content delivered to their email. >> Click here to subscribe << So we’re testing a new approach that I’m calling FREE STUFF FRIDAY. It’s just … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring page is based on the Book of Revelation. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. The illustration captures the theme from Revelation. Fear not, I am the first and the last, the living one This … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring page is based on the Book of Jude. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. The illustration captures the theme from Jude. Keep yourselves in the love fo God We will add a series … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Kids can be shy, its not always easy for them to have conversations with peers or adults. This list of 100 get-to-know-you questions can help. Listen to English conversation with audio. Struggling to find engaging conversation starters for your ESL students? Look no further! This page provides a list of 100 easy-to-understand questions that cover a variety of topics to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Our friends at Go Fish Resources are excited about the new 2017 Vacation Bible School theme “VICTORY.” The giveaway on this post has ended and the winner was notified by email. Even if you have a theme for this summer, this curriculum would be an awesome weekly program on Sunday or Wednesday nights. Don’t miss all the great feedback from readers below. … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“Let ME do it!!!” How many times do we find kids making such demands? Youngsters developing independence are eager to take control and do things themselves, which is often a positive effort. However, sometimes the over-zealous self-sufficient aims can end in disaster, and often we wind up jumping in to rescue the child who suddenly realizes they needed help after … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Lesson Title: Elijah Challenges the Prophets of BaalBible Reference: 1 Kings 18:16-40Target Age Group: PreschoolLearning Context: Children’s ChurchTarget Time Frame: 1 ½ hourOptional Coloring Page: The story of the Prophet ElijahGospel Connection: As you read through the Old Testament you will see the Israelites turn from God and then go back to Him over and over again. The story of … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Your preschool or toddler class will enjoy this short video story about God making the world. It’s another free resource from our friends at Crossroads Kids Club. Watch the preview below and then download a copy from their page on Vimeo. Don’t miss all their free Bible teaching videos.
* This post was shared by our friend Steve Austin, he’s an Author, Speaker, & Coach. Click here to join his free 7 day self-care challenge. Four years ago, I was a youth pastor, sign language interpreter, wedding photographer, radio host, husband, and father. In that order. Long days and nights were the norm. I worked in a school full-time, had … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This free coloring page is based on the Book of 3 John. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. The illustration captures the theme from 3 John. We will add a series index one we have several … More Children’s Ministry Resources