The Age of Accountability: Rethinking Children and Salvation

Welcome to another session of the Children’s Ministry Think Tank. This is a monthly feature where we discuss controversial or difficult topics related to children’s ministry. Our responses are just a starting point, we encourage you to share your views in the comment section below. What About the Age of Accountability? What do you teach about concerning a child’s condition … More Children’s Ministry Resources

110 Reasons to Love Children's Ministry

A few weeks back, I asked our readers to answer one simple question – why do you love children’s ministry? The response has been amazing and each answer has personally encouraged me. This post is an edited list of those responses, with a few of my own mixed in.  I tried to combine duplicate answers or clarify when needed.  I … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Evangelizing Children Without Manipulation

Welcome to another session of the Children’s Ministry Think Tank. The aim is to get different perspectives and help everyone to learn (including me). Please read through the responses and share your own ideas below. Evangelizing Children Without Manipulation How should children’s ministry offer an urgent Gospel invitation without emotionally manipulating children? When does child evangelism cross the line and … More Children’s Ministry Resources

The Challenge Before Us

This is a live blog by Terry Delaney during the Connecting Church and Home Conference March 2009 at Brentwood Baptist Church in Nashville. You can also read confernce notes on the Soujour Kids blog Session #5: The Challenge Before Us (Mike Glenn) I am Baptist through and through so I am going to take some shot at Baptists.  There is a huge transition going on … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Student Ministry: What I have Learned along the Way

This is a live blog by Terry Delaney during the Connecting Church and Home Conference March 2009 at Brentwood Baptist Church in Nashville. You can also read confernce notes on the Soujour Kids blog or from the Thoughts On The Word blog Session #2: Student Ministry-What I have Learned along the Way (Steve Wright) We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Preschool Bible Lessons for Sunday School

Find your next preschool or toddler Sunday School lesson right here. Our curriculum is easy to print and 100% free to teach in your church. Search now. Featured Preschool Lessons Preschool Sunday School Curriculum Toddlers Knowing God – 8 week curriculum on the character of God Knowing Jesus – 31 week curriculum from Mark’s Gospel Preschoolers Knowing God – 6 lessons … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Sunday School Crafts

Craft ideas for Sunday School

Try these creative ides to add a hands-on craft activity to your next Sunday School class. Browse our featured ideas below or use our search feature to look for a specific Bible story or lesson theme. Like all our resources, these crafts are 100% and easy to print. Easy Bible Crafts for Kids Sunday School Are you looking for a … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Children, Parenting & Spiritual Warfare

This article was written by Brent Thomas, Teaching Pastor and an Elder of Grace Community Church in Glen Rose, TX. You can find more of Brent’s articles on his website titled Colossians 3:16As you might know, we are currently (and very expectantly) expecting our fourth boy. Lord willing, Eli Calvin will be here very soon. We are often overwhelmed by … More Children’s Ministry Resources

Easter Sunday School Lessons

Be prepared to share the Gospel Story with our free lesson plans, coloring pages, and crafts for Easter. This page links our best lesson plans and activities for Sunday School this Resurrection Weekend. Downloading each lesson below includes teaching material, craft ideas, and coloring pages. More Lesson Choices for Easter More Sunday School Activities More Easter Ideas for Sunday School … 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 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

A Father's Day Sermon On The Fifth Commandment

The following sermon was preached by my pastor, Mike Hamby, on Father’s Day at our church. It was a personal encouragement to me. I trust it may help you too. Don’t miss our full list of Bible verses about Christian parenting . Sermon Title: Honor Your Father and Mother Sermon Text: Exodus 20:12 Sermon Series: The Ten Commandments for Today Date: … More Children’s Ministry Resources