It seems that there’s a Bible app for everything. Will digital Bible resources replace Biblical literacy?
In a random fourth grade class not too long ago, the teacher recited that…
This unique and exciting shaving cream art will teach elementary-aged kids how fearfully and wonderfully God created them.
You’ll need:
a cookie sheet (with no edges)
nonmedicated shaving cream (available…
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…
Just because communication with babies isn’t easy doesn’t mean it’s impossible. Babies can take in way more than we give them credit for being. I read a study the other…
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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…
These 3 creative Valentine’s Day ideas submitted by our readers are a fantastic way to celebrate God’s love this February.
1. Valentine Boxes
Consider having your elementary kids decorate, fill,…
Pack your next carnival with these 92 ideas for a family fall festival from children’s ministry leaders just like you. A fall festival can be a great opportunity for children…
Remember all those crafts you made as a child? Macaroni shells painted gold. Plaster of Paris handprints. These simple art and craft ideas are a great way to help kids…
When you unveil your summer blueprint this year, how will kids respond? “Ho-hum”? Or “hip-hip-hooray”? If it’s ho-hum, it’s time to go back to the drawing board to create a…
Looking for teacher training meetings your teachers will enjoy and come back to? Use these three easy-to-prepare training meetings!
Teacher Training Meeting #1: Know the Goal
Unite your children’s ministry…
If you shake your Christmas stocking for new ideas to celebrate Christmas this year and nothing falls out, don’t despair. Try any of these Christmas Activities for Kids: Countdown to…
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…
Discovering God is a sweet experience no matter how old you are. This devotion is designed to help children remember to look and see God’s connection to everything from creation…
Teaching children to pray at a young age is important to their faith development. Here are 3 simple finger food prayers that you can send home to help empower parents…
When it comes to slipping into a swimming pool, there are two kinds of people. There are the Jumpers and the Inchers. The Jumpers don’t care how cold it is.…
Use the pumpkin gospel presentation as a children’s message in big church or your children’s ministry class.
Materials needed:
1 pumpkin with the top already cut open
4 pre-carved pumpkins…
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…
Use this article with your teachers to help them get kids thinking about faith using these levels of critical thinking, as identified by Bloom’s Taxonomy.
Scott memorized “Love thy neighbor…
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…
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…
A fun and creative lesson to help preschoolers shine the light on Halloween in your preschool Sunday school classes. Find more great Sunday school lessons to help kids grow in…