16 sad and sometimes shocking stories from people who were hurt, offended, and more at church when they were children.
We talk about unforgettable lessons a lot in Christian education…
Here are three fresh nursery activities to try at your church this summer.
3 Activities to Try in Your Church Nursery This Summer
Nursery Activity 1: God Made Me Flowers…
The beauty of God’s creation is visible all around us. Use these creative windsocks to teach preschoolers the importance of taking time to admire his creation, like the wind.
You’ll…
103 Free Sunday school lessons for kids from childrensministry.com. Use these free lessons in children’s church, Sunday school, or at home.
Free Sunday School Lessons for All Ages
1. Adam…
Use this Sunday school lesson: Who Made God? to help children understand that God is eternal—and always has been. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in…
Use this straight-forward Sunday School Lesson: Adam and Eve to teach Creation to your kids. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in their faith.
Children’s Sunday…
Here are 7 faith builders tailor-made for families to use as summer family activities.
Fancy trips and high-tech gadgets aren’t required for first-rate family memories. In fact, some of the…
The children in your class or at home will love making — and eating — these Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies.
You’ll need:
chocolate-covered Oreo cookies
chocolate frosting
Nestle Jingles candy
chocolate…
The Apostle Paul helped lay the foundations of the Christian church. His missionary zeal and commitment to God’s truths are a shining example for all Christians. To help you celebrate…
Use these 8 science object lessons for children’s ministry to plug into kids’ curiosity about the way things work — and connect them to God.
With the controversy of evolution…
Use this Sunday school lesson with kids to help them resist peer pressure. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in their faith.
1. Peer Pressure Lesson…
Helping preteens understand their spiritual gifts can be a complicated — but joyous — experience.
In a Peanuts comic, Lucy contemplates with Charlie Brown the meaning of life. Lucy says,…
Just like God’s creation, our ministries cycle through the four seasons. Determine which season you’re in and allow God to help you and your ministry grow.
Season of Ministry: Spring…
Forget heated debates and impassioned explanations. It’s time to re-imagine apologetics for a new generation of children.
A few weeks ago, my 10-year-old son Jeremiah came home from school with…
Children’s Ministry Magazine Web Exclusives
In previous issues of Children’s Ministry Magazine, we offered exclusive extra content. This includes ideas and downloadables found only at childrensministry.com as a benefit to…
Not sure where to start when you need to plan a summer camp? Let this camping whiz come to your rescue!
Ahhh…the sound of a crackling campfire. Marshmallows on sticks,…
Check out these 8 steps on how to make a children’s ministry handbook to make your ministry the strongest it can be.
Odds are that your ministry has policies and…
8 fun back to school Bible activities to help kids break the ice, build cooperation, sprout friendships, learn compassion, and reach for God!
Every new school year brings with it…
Here are four ways we can begin to help our preteens see and understand their identity in Christ through God’s Word.
My son was 11 years old when he needed…
The desks have been cleaned and the report cards handed out, but there’s only one thing on every child’s mind—the sound of the last bell that rings out loud and…
Pack your next carnival with these 100 ideas for a family fall festival from children’s ministry leaders just like you. A fall festival can be a great opportunity for children…
