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 #4: Integrating Church and Family to Equip the Generations (Brian Haynes) What are you getting yourself into? First, if you want a “how” of starting down this road, I would … More Children’s Ministry Resources
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 #1 Leading a Church with the Family in Mind (David Horner) Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Finding Bible lessons for children can be hard. That’s why I’ve created this resource page. My goal is to list all the best children’s Bible lessons in one place. So, bookmark this page (Ctrl + D) and check back whenever you’re looking for free Bible lessons for children. You can download my original Children’s Church Lessons and personalize them for … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following children’s Bible lesson on life outside the garden will help children to understand more about the consequences of sin. It continues a children’s church curriculum based on &utm_medium=blogpartners”>The Big Picture Story Bible. These children’s church lessons can easily be modified to serve as children’s Sunday School lessons. These kid’s Bible lesson are offered as guides for your own … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The following children’s Bible lesson on creation will help children to understand more about how God created the world. It begins a children’s church curriculum based on &utm_medium=blogpartners”>The Big Picture Story Bible. These children’s church lessons can easily be modified to serve as children’s Sunday School lessons.Download this lesson plan as a Microsoft Word document from this link – The … More Children’s Ministry Resources
It’s time to start planning your Christmas program for kids. Browse our 100% free printable Christmas plays and download the one that’s right for your church. You can get some excellent Christmas programs under $10 on Amazon.com, but we know many churches want to create something original. For children’s Christmas songs for church we recommend this CD from Amazon. “Christmas … More Children’s Ministry Resources
I want to make a confession, sometimes I feel discouraged about our children’s ministry. From an outsiders perspective it is anything but glamorous and sometimes it just feels like a Christian job. There are constant discouragements and I’ve wondered how people serve in children’s ministry decades after decade. For example: Your Ministry Can Change A Child’s Life If you’ve ever … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Bible reading is one of the most important activities you can do with children. I believe that every Sunday school session, family devotion and children’s church meeting should include a time of Bible reading. Since the Bible is God’s Word, we should do our best to listen to it. The Big Problem: Can Kids Understand? Children become discouraged when they … More Children’s Ministry Resources
** This is a guest post from Terry Delaney who blogs at Diary of a Seminary Student, Said at Southern, and Going To Seminary.Ascol, Thomas K. Truth and Grace Memory Book, 3 Volumes. Cape Coral: Founder’s Press, 2005. $15.00 (or $5.95 ea.). Buy From Amazon.comIntroduction and Background InformationDr. Tom Ascol has been the Senior Pastor of Cape Coral Baptist Church … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Children’s Church Lesson: Jesus Cleans The Temple Text: John 2:13-22 Learning Objectives: After this lesson, children will demonstrate knowledge of the Christology of this passage … by stating in their own words three things this story teaches about Jesus. 1. Jesus did not want people “selling God.” 2. Jesus had authority as God’s son to cleanse the temple. 3. Jesus … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Children’s Church lesson teaches about the Temptation of Jesus from Matthew 4:1-11. The download below includes the complete teaching notes, worksheets, coloring pages, and craft ideas. It’s everything you need to teach kids about the Temptation of Jesus in your Children’s Ministry. Children’s Church Lesson: Jesus Battles The Devil Matthew 4:1-11 Learning Objectives: After this lesson, children will demonstrate … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use this simple lesson to teach Matthew 3:1-12 to your children’s church. We’ve included a creative object lesson to help communicate the role of John in pointing people to Christ. Children’s Church Lesson: John the Baptist Prepares the Way for Jesus Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Learning Objectives: After this lesson, children will demonstrate understanding of the ministry of John the Baptist … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The free lesson plan is about the God’s promises to Mary concerning the birth of Jesus. This story says some very important things about who Jesus will be. It also has a strong focus on the power of God. A key quote from this passage is “Nothing will be impossible for God.” This lesson was first prepared with a broadly … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Today, I took my 7 year old son along with the “Senior Saints” from our church to visit the Creation Museum in Covington, Kentucky (Near Cincinnati). The drive is only an hour from our church and we’re doing the Answers In Genesis Vacation Bible School this year. So, I thought I would make the trip. From the start I was … More Children’s Ministry Resources
God wants us to love others (especially when they are different). That’s the point of the parable of the Good Samaritan. Use the link above to download this complete lesson plan, coloring pages, and Bible teaching skits. For more help – you can watch the video example of our children’s sermon on the Good Samaritan. This Love Your Neighbor Sunday School … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is another free lesson plan for children’s church (or Sunday school). It’s based on the Bible story from Matthew 8:1-7 where Jesus heals the sick. Children’s Church Bible Lesson: Jesus Heals The Sick from Matthew 8:1-17 You can also download my other Bible Story Lesson Plans for Children Church Children’s Church Lesson: Jesus Is Greater Than Sickness Text: Matthew … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Jesus is Alive! – These simple words changed the world and announced the amazing truth of Jesus’ Resurrection. This page lists all the Bible verses about Easter, ideal for cards, crafts, or inspiration during the Holy Week. Matthew 28:6 He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. ~ Angel speaking … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My friend Trevin Wax just posted a great article on his website titled Dear Dad and Mom, Thanks for Shooting Mario. It’s a public thank you note to his parents for setting responsible limits on his video game exposure as a child. He writes: I realize it would have been much easier for you to let the Nintendo babysit us … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Sunday I continued my series of New Testament stories in children’s church. This Bible lesson plan for children can be used in Sunday school or children’s church. We’ve included two lesson plan options, coloring page, craft ideas, teaching skit, worksheets, and some visual helps. It’s everything you need to teach in one easy download. Don’t try to use it … More Children’s Ministry Resources
When 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 … More Children’s Ministry Resources
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
This lesson plan covers the events surround the birth of John. There is a special emphasis on the promise of God and the mission He would give to John. This lesson was first written for children’s church, but it can easily be adapted to other ministry settings. Hundreds of readers have already used it in their Sunday School class as … More Children’s Ministry Resources
You’ve been asked to teach children’s church this Sunday – without curriculum. Here is the 9 step process I use every week to write lessons for children’s church. If this article is helpful please leave a comment to let me know. This article is a work in progress and I would love to hear your ideas. Need More Help? Check … More Children’s Ministry Resources
You can teach children how to encourage others – this simple game can help. Stop the negative thinking & talking before it takes root. Kids need to be encouraged and encourage others! For many years we’ve used this little game for our older elementary small groups. Kids need to see how God has given them talents and skills — to … More Children’s Ministry Resources