Don’t fight it…A Bible activity that will show children Jesus’ perspective on fighting.
Say: Jesus once prayed to his father that his followers would all be one. That meant Jesus…
When the challenging, wild kids show up, you have a great opportunity to avoid a showdown. Follow these tips from seasoned children’s ministers.
“Wild kids are the ones who show…
Teaching abstract concepts to elementary- and preschool-age children can be a challenge because they may not be developmentally able to grasp less concrete ideas. But there are specific techniques you…
The new face of sexuality includes talk about homosexuality, transgender issues, and blatant sexuality in the media. Here’s how to help preteens navigate these tough issues today.
There’s ample reason…
Use this quick elementary children’s message: God Loves You during the Christmas season or any time of the year to remind kids of God’s love for them.
Theme: God is…
Anything “spiritual” that children do for a reward is a cheap imitation—not worth the plastic the reward is made of. Here’s how to replace the rewards.
We may be getting…
If you’ve worked with kids, you know that boundaries and borders aren’t barriers for them. Children have the amazing ability to overcome obstacles when it comes to ministering to fellow…
What your church needs to know about parents’ secret life. Listen in as we get to the heart of parents’ real-life hopes, heartaches, and questions…
Ask parents in your ministry…
We want kids to pray and trust God for answers, but when it comes to the really big prayers — the ones that need miracles — how do we pray…
Here’s your personal retreat plan: Come Away, My Beloved. It’s time to kick back and do nothing but be renewed. Schedule a few hours for just you and God.
Location…
An interview on single parent ministry from a dad’s point of view.
One out of every four kids in your church is part of a single-parent family. Whether it’s by…
The fruit of the Spirit is a gift God gives Christians to help them live lives that please him and show his love to those who don’t know God. As…
Use this Sunday school lesson with kids of all ages from the popular book Fruit of the Spirit.
Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in their…
Use this Christmas Sunday School Lesson “An Angel Appears to Mary” to teach kids that God uses ordinary people. This lesson comes from the award-winning Hands-On Bible Curriculum.
Before the…
What a cold-case homicide detective wants to teach kids about having a reasonable faith.
J. Warner Wallace was an avowed atheist until age 35. He rejected the New Testament claims…
Rising from the slums of Manila, this ballet troupe of orphans and impoverished children shines God’s light.
You can picture the kids in your ministry who break your heart. That’s…
A dash of age-right hospitality can radically impact learning and faith for preschoolers.
What’s a bright spot in your church that can continually bring in—and keep—new families? Why, the preschool,…
The earlier our kids can comprehend, embrace, and live in an attitude of grace, the less destruction they’ll experience in their relationships over the course of their lives.
When I…
We believe the Bible is the inspired, authoritative Word of God.
We believe there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe in…
In this elementary devotion, kids will learn how St. Patrick used a shamrock to teach about the Trinity.
Scripture: Romans 8:15; John 3:16; John 20:21-22
You’ll need:
Bible
3 heart…
Today’s preteens have nearly seen it all—whether it’s unnerving news reports, violent video games, outrageous reality TV, special effects, or superpowers. If you ask kids, they’ll easily offer reports of…
