Family ministry is something most children’s ministry leaders feel like they should be doing—or doing more. According to a 2021 Barna study, 90 percent of children’s ministry leaders said that…
In this no-prep, no-supply game, kids play a version of Charades as they explore the power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
This game helps kids explore Acts 1:6-14; Acts…
For this new year, resolve to take on these daily prayers for your children’s ministry.
What better time to get into a new rhythm of prayer than when you’re ringing…
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…
What’s wrong with character education in children’s ministry? What happens when we focus more on character than on relationship with Jesus?
What’s the goal of your children’s ministry? Is it…
Need a quick and simple children’s message? Look no further! Here are three simple children’s messages from Simply Loved curriculum to add to your ministry to children this week.
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Want to help children understand the story of Easter in age-appropriate ways? These age level insights from a Licensed Pastoral Counselor will help.
After his mom read aloud a book…
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…
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…
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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…
You’re probably familiar with the classic Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” In it, a true love gives a gift every day for 12 days — from a partridge…
How well does your children’s ministry recognize the importance of kids’ milestones and rites?
In many cultures around the world, children are officially connected to their culture, ancestry, and belief…
Find out what musical artists Shane & Shane are up to now—and how it can help kids worship.
Shane Barnard and Shane Everett—also known as the Christian praise and worship…
The 10 top tips for teaching toddlers are best revealed in the top 10 statements of the under-3 set. Discover why these traits make teaching toddlers such a joy…and a…
These nontraditional versions on the standard children’s ministry Christmas play will have a big payoff, with less preparation (and stress!) than ever before.
Through the stories of the Old Testament…
Help parents cultivate faith in their families with these seven practical tips.
Growing up on a farm, Joani Schultz learned early the meaning of faith. Each year her dad, Bud,…
Use this fun and creative lesson around Halloween to help kids shine the light of Jesus. Find more great elementary Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in their faith.…
These Bible games are just what you’re looking for when you have an event or Sunday school lesson that needs a little something else! Kids will love these games!
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In this game, kids discover how our hearts overflow with joy from God as they experience overflowing sand.
Scripture: Romans 15:13
Although children don’t regularly use the word “joy,” most…
Once the dust settles following VBS, you may worry about whether your weary volunteers will stick around. Never fear! They will continue serving when you employ a strategy for volunteer…
It took unique experiences for me to acquire Spanish fluency…here’s what language-learning taught me about teaching kids that Jesus is more than historical.
More Than Textbook Spanish
Freshman year of…