This week, my friend Terry is starting his new ministry placement as a full time children’s pastor. I’m excited to see the work God will do, both in that church and in Terry’s life. Here are some practical tips I would offer to any new children’s minister. 1. Set aside a daily prayer time. This should be in addition to … More Children’s Ministry Resources
If your church is like mine, the dog days of Summer can be the dog days of attendance too – especially for young families who use the Summer break to go on vacation. 6 Ways To Avoid Discouragement This is an aspect of ministry that I still struggle with. It almost always affects my mood when our kids church attendance is way … 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
It’s that time of year and everyone is working on planning VBS. In this article, I’ll give you a simple 9 step process for organizing vacation Bible school. Then I’ll share some of my best practical tips about vacation Bible school. As always, you can leave a comment and help me make this resource better. Update: This article was first … More Children’s Ministry Resources
“Hey Daddy, I have an idea that we can do before school is out.” It was Wednesday night. My son and I were driving home from church. He is a typical 7-year old, full of big ideas and the energy to make them happen. We had just talked about building a new doghouse over the summer break. “Ok son, what’s … More Children’s Ministry Resources
The Desiring God blog has posted an article about helping kids love missions. Their ideas are geared toward families being missions minded with their kids. Here are the ten ways they pointed out. Click through to their website to get more details on each. Pray for missionaries. Read missionary biographies to your children. Supporting missionaries financially as a family Find … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Use our free nursery schedule template when you create your next nursery volunteer schedule at church. This is an administrative task that few children’s ministers enjoy – but following our template and how-to guide will save you some hassle! 6 Steps To Update Your Nursery Schedule Template 1. Revise The Old Dates on Your Template I’ve moved to a 6-week … 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
This article was written by Eric Carpenter, a homeschooling dad from Savannah, Georgia. You can find more of Eric’s articles on his website titled Hammer and Nail. Educating our three children at home has been a great blessing for the past six-or-so years. I cannot even begin to think of all the privileges and thrills it has brought to our … More Children’s Ministry Resources
This Sunday School Lesson for children can be used in Sunday school or Children’s church. You can download this kids Bible lesson as a Word document from the following link — Sunday School Lessons: Jesus Heals A Man Born Blind (John 9) You can also download my other Children’s Church lessons or browse my listing of free Sunday school lessons … More Children’s Ministry Resources
In many churches, Bible memorization is an essential part of their Sunday school or children’s ministry. Most Sunday school curriculum options have some element of Bible memory. Programs like AWANA are built upon a high value for scripture memory. But memorization is not a universal value in Christian Education. I am in a master’s level course titled Biblical Worldview and … 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 a craft idea that you can use in your children’s ministry around valentines day. Basically you will use two pieces of red construction paper and some ribbon to sow together a heart pocket. This can be used to store Sunday school Bible verses. Don’t miss our John 3:16 heart coloring page. Craft: My Heart Belongs to Jesus You … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Too often serving in the church nursery can seem like a thankless job. One of the key tasks for children’s ministry leaders is to help volunteers understand their importance. With that in mind, I offer these following 7 reasons why serving in the church nursery is important. Click here for a print-friendly version of this article to share offline. Reason … More Children’s Ministry Resources
My friend and fellow Children’s Minister Glen Woods has written a touching article titled When A Child Writes To God. He reminds us of the joy and faith that are so wonderful in a child’s faith. He tells the story of a recent learning activity when he asked the children in his church to
This Bible lesson plan for children can be used in Sunday school or kids church. You can download this children’s church lesson as a Word document from the following link — Children’s Bible Lesson Plan: Jesus Is The Bread of Life John 6:22-40. You can also download my other Children’s Church Lesson Plans Bible Teaching Lesson: Jesus Is The Bread … More Children’s Ministry Resources
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
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
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
What are the real essentials in Children’s Ministry? What core values should transcend your curriculum and ministry methods? I am constantly asking these questions to myself. When the children I teach this Sunday turn 30 what will really matter in their lives? Here are what I consider four essential foundations for all church based ministry to children. Many of these … More Children’s Ministry Resources
Here is a summary of the Vacation Bible School report I delivered to our church on July 1, 2007.Our annual VBS was held June 18 – 22, 2007 from 9 AM to 11:30 AM. We registered 117 children and had an average attendance of 80 per day. Our mission offering raised $516 for the Poor Children’s Relief Fund. Our theme … More Children’s Ministry Resources
When I first wrote about Baby Dedication Service, I didn’t anticipate the interest it would generate. It seems like many parents and pastors are looking for solid information about conduction a baby dedication service. This post brings together all the information I have found helpful concerning dedicating children to the Lord. I have linked sources where available. If you know … More Children’s Ministry Resources