An effective safety and security plan doesn't happen by accident. It is created by a team of people who are diligent to protect children and families at their church.
Jungle Adventure Through the Bible The jungle is filled with areas of mystery and excitement that are still unexplored. In this series, we will study stories in the Bible that even your most seasoned church kids will find new and unexplored. Along the way, they will learn valuable lessons about how to navigate through the jungles of life. _______ Unexplored Bible Stories Children's Ministry Curriculum Lesson Overview: Memory Verse: “Guide me in your truth. Teach me. You are God my Savior. I put my hope in you all day long.” Psalm 25:5 (NIrV) Lessons: Raging Rapids Scripture: Exodus 17:10-16, Joshua Defeats the Amalekites Sometimes the river waters are calm but watch out because they can turn into raging rapids without a moment's notice. Moses raised his staff while Joshua fought the Amalekite army. As long as Moses kept his arms up, the Israelites were winning; but anytime he lowered his arm, things turned in the Amalekites favor. Objective: Kids will learn that even when life is crazy or scary, we can keep our focus on God and trust that He will take care of us. Rules of the Jungle Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-29, God Rejects Saul as King A good explorer knows there are many dangers in the jungle and you must always be careful and stay on your guard. You can’t decide to just ignore the rules of the jungle when you feel like it and expect nothing bad to happen. God had ordered King Saul to defeat the Amalekites and destroy everything they possessed. Saul did defeat the Amalekites but disobeyed God by keeping their stuff for himself. Because of Saul's sin, God rejected Saul as king of Israel. Objective: Kids will learn that we can’t just obey God when it’s easy or convenient; we should obey Him always. Strange Customs Scripture: 2 Samuel 9, David and Mephibosheth Explorers often find new people with customs and rituals we're not familiar with. In King David's time, it was the custom for the new king to kill or imprison all the old king's family members. But David had compassion on Saul's grandson Mephibosheth and treated him well the rest of his life. Objective: Kids will learn that God wants us to treat others with compassion. Overgrown Vines Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-17, Israel Rebels Against Rehoboam Explorers have to navigate through dense jungles, cutting away overgrown vines to create new paths. It can be easy to get lost so it helps to have a compass to help guide you and keep you going in the right direction. When Rehoboam became king of Israel, the elders advised him on which direction to go. They encouraged him to take a new path and treat the people better than the previous king. But Rehoboam rejected their advice, and as a result, the people rejected Rehoboam and the kingdom of Israel was torn in two. Objective: Kids will learn it's important to listen to the advice of wise, godly people. Unfamiliar Sights and Sounds Scripture: Daniel 5 The jungle is filled with unfamiliar sights and sounds. When strange writing appeared on the walls at King Balshazzar's banquet, it was a sight no one had seen before. And no one knew what it meant until God used Daniel to deliver an important message to the king. Objective: Kids will learn that God can use us to explain the Bible to others who do not know that God loves them. Dangerous Creatures Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Ananias and Sapphira Be on your guard! The jungle is filled with dangerous creatures. Ananias and Sapphira learned the hard way that lying can be more dangerous than any animal. They loved money and pride more than they loved following God’s ways and being truthful. Their dishonesty had a very deadly consequence that God used as an example to show us how serious lying is. Objective: Kids will learn that God wants us to be people of honesty and integrity. Rocky Cliffs Scripture: Acts 7:54-60, The Stoning of Stephen There are many dangers in the jungle – including the rocky cliffs. The life of a Christian is not always easy. Stephen was killed for telling people about Jesus, but in the end he received a heavenly reward that lasts forever. Objective: Kids will learn that no matter what danger or trouble we face in this life, we can have joy knowing our reward is life with Jesus forever. New Discoveries Scripture: Acts 10:1-23, Peter's Vision Explorers often venture into the jungle because they are looking to discover something that has been hidden or something new that no one has ever seen. One day, Peter had a vision where a feast was set before him filled with foods that, as a Jew, he had never eaten. God used the vision to show Peter something new, that he wanted everyone – Jew and Gentile – to know the good news about Jesus. Objective: Kids will learn that God wants everyone to know the good news of Jesus, no matter how many mistakes they’ve made or how unkind they may be. _______ Each Lesson Includes: Make It Stick! Parent Sheet - so you can let mom and dad know what kids are learning each week and look like a rockstar teacher who's thought of everything. Memory Verse - so that you can make sure kids are getting Scripture in their minds and hearts every single week and you can feel like each lesson was a success even when it seems like 90% of your lesson time is spent saying things like "calm down", "let's be quiet", "hands to yourself!" Skit or Puppet Show - so you have a way to easily connect the lesson with your hands-on and visual learners. No drama team? No problem! Just hand the script to the kids. They'll have a blast and think you're the coolest. Craft Activity - so you can give kids a physical reminder of the Bible lesson (and give yourself an activity to keep them busy until mom and dad come back!) Game - so kids don't leave and say church was BORING! Games are so important to help keep kids engaged. Our large group games always include a "What's The Point" section to help you connect the game to the lesson. Large Group Lesson - so you can present the Bible story in a clear and fun way, which means now you can enjoy Saturday nights instead of stressing over putting a lesson together! Small-Group Discussion - so you can find out who was paying attention and who was talking to their neighbor. Just kidding, this is a great way for you to build deeper relationships with your kiddos after each lesson, which means you're going to care about them so much you'll cry like a baby when they graduate and go to middle school :( More! - Yes, there is even more than all of that so that you can easily put together the perfect lesson for your ministry each weekend, which means no more agonizing over how to adjust complicated lesson plans. About This Curriculum: Perfect for kids ages 6-12 8-weeks Includes large group and small group resources This curriculum is an instant download Download a free sample here _______ Guaranteed to Be Awesome! 100% Money Back Guarantee. Our Children's Ministry curriculum is guaranteed to be awesome. If you don't absolutely love this curriculum, just let us know within 30 days and we'll give you a full refund of the purchase price (shipping is non-refundable for physical items), and a big hug. No questions asked.
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Ideas for youth and children's ministry in small churches. For smarter decisions, easier planning, and better results, set your foundation!
Two seasoned workers offer advice on ministering to special-needs kids.
Use fun board games to teach kids lessons from the Bible. Just like there are rules for playing each of these games, God has given us specific rules for how we are to live. These 12 weeks are divided into 6-week sets of "Games You Should Play" and "Games You Shouldn't Play." _______ Board Games Lessons Overview: Games You Should Play Memory Verse: “The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.” Proverbs 4:18 (NIV) Lessons: Chess: Everyone has a role to play in the Body of Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Chutes & Ladders: Ups and downs, the story of Joseph. Genesis 37:17b-35 Connect Four: Connect yourself and others to Jesus. John 1:43-51 Life: Solomon made wise choices. 1 Kings 3:4-15 Sorry: Jesus teaches what it means to really apologize. Matthew 5:23-24 Trouble: The story of Moses. Exodus 2:11-15, 3:1-10 Games You Shouldn’t Play: Memory Verse: “Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers.” Proverbs 4:14 (NIV) Lessons: Battleship: Stop destroying others through gossip. James 3:3-10 Candy Land: Solomon teaches against pursuing fun & pleasure all the time. Proverbs 14:12 Checkers: David wasn’t willing to “jump” to get ahead. 1 Samuel 24:1-7 Hungry Hippos: Jesus warns us about being greedy. Luke 12:13-21 Jenga: Don’t carry your burdens alone. Exodus 18:13-24 Operation: Jesus teaches us to remove the plank from our own eye first. Matthew 7:1-5 _______ About This Curriculum: Perfect for kids ages 6-12 12-weeks Includes large group and small group resources This curriculum is an instant download Download a free sample here Each Lesson Includes: Make It Stick! Parent Sheet Memory Verse Skit or Puppet Show Craft Activity Large Group Lesson Small Group Discussion More! _______ Guaranteed to Be Awesome! 100% Money Back Guarantee. Our Children's Ministry curriculum is guaranteed to be awesome. If you don't absolutely love this curriculum, just let us know within 30 days and we'll give you a full refund, and a big hug. No questions asked. The producers of the board games listed above do not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this curriculum or Children's Ministry Deals.
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Check out these Bible games that kids will love in your Sunday school, midweek program, children's church, or even at home.
Your church may have an inspiring vision, outstanding worship services, and strong outreach ministries, etc., but if you don't have a vibrant children’s ministry, families may stop coming.
There are two types of children on a typical Sunday morning. Those who look like they may just launch into orbit and those who are in orbit already. Uncategorized Attention-Getters for Children's Ministry
Vision casting is simply communicating your vision so that others make your vision their own. Here are 7 steps for successfully casting your vision in a way that others can grasp and own it.
Greg Baird: "Church should be an example and a sanctuary to our families."
Think about the Children's Ministry at your church. Is there room for improvement? How can you take your Children's Ministry beyond the basics?
1 and 2 Samuel: Samuel anoints David. David had a heart for God. God looks at our hearts. Children's Bible lesson and activity.
The “I AM” Statements of Jesus! Jesus taught us many great things about how we should live and how we should treat other people. But some of the most important things He spoke were the things he told us about who He was – God himself. _______ Jesus Said What? Children's Ministry Curriculum Lesson Overview Memory Verse: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrew 13:8 (NIrV) Lessons: I AM... Scripture: John 8:42-59, Jesus Claims About Himself To the people of the Old Testament – Abraham, Joseph, Moses – God was the great “I AM.” When Jesus said, “before Abraham was born, I AM!” he was telling the people that he was God himself – he was with the Father from the beginning of time. Objective: Kids will learn that Jesus is our Lord and God. The Bread of Life Scripture: John 6:32-42, 60-69, The Bread of Life After Jesus fed the 5,000, he told the people “I AM the Bread of Life.” Just as we need to eat food for our physical health, we need Jesus for our spiritual health. Objective: Kids will learn that Jesus is our source of strength and power. The Light of the World Scripture: John 8:12-20, The Light of the World Light allows us to see and keeps us from stumbling in the dark. Many people in this world live in spiritual darkness because of sin. Jesus is the Light of the World who exposes sin and shows us the good and right way to live. Objective: Kids will learn that Jesus brings us out of the darkness. The Gate for the Sheep Scripture: John 10:7-10, The Gate for the Sheep Throughout the Bible, God's people are described as His sheep. Jesus is the Gate. Only through a relationship with Jesus can we enter into the sheep pin and become one of God's people too. Objective: Kids will learn that through Jesus we can become God's people. The Good Shepherd Scripture: John 10:11-18, The Good Shepherd A shepherd feeds, cares for, and protects his sheep. Jesus is our Good Shepherd and we are his sheep. Jesus went so far as to lay down his life for his sheep. Objective: Kids will learn that Jesus laid down his life for us. The Resurrection and the Life Scripture: John 11:17-44, Jesus Raises Lazarus Jesus performed a miracle by raising Lazarus from the dead. He also gave us a great promise when he said: “I AM the resurrection and the life.” He was saying that everyone who believes in Jesus will have eternal life. Objective: Kids will learn that through Jesus we can have eternal life. The Way, The Truth, and The Life Scripture: John 14:1-7, The Way to the Father People get confused thinking there are many different ways to God. BUT Jesus said that the only way to the Father and to life with him in heaven is through Jesus. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and The Life. Objective: Kids will learn that the only way to heaven is through Jesus. The Vine Scripture: John 15:1-17, The Vine and the Branches The branches of a plant cannot survive unless they are continually connected to the main vine. Jesus is the Vine. To live a holy, fruitful, and happy life, we need to be constantly connected to him. Objective: Kids will learn that prayer and Bible study help us stay connected to Jesus. _______ Each Lesson Includes: Make It Stick! Parent Sheet - so you can let mom and dad know what kids are learning each week and look like a rockstar teacher who's thought of everything. Memory Verse - so that you can make sure kids are getting Scripture in their minds and hearts every single week and you can feel like each lesson was a success even when it seems like 90% of your lesson time is spent saying things like "calm down", "let's be quiet", "hands to yourself!" Skit or Puppet Show - so you have a way to easily connect the lesson with your hands-on and visual learners. No drama team? No problem! Just hand the script to the kids. They'll have a blast and think you're the coolest. Craft Activity - so you can give kids a physical reminder of the Bible lesson (and give yourself an activity to keep them busy until mom and dad come back!) Game - so kids don't leave and say church was BORING! Games are so important to help keep kids engaged. Our large group games always include a "What's The Point" section to help you connect the game to the lesson. Large Group Lesson - so you can present the Bible story in a clear and fun way, which means now you can enjoy Saturday nights instead of stressing over putting a lesson together! Small-Group Discussion - so you can find out who was paying attention and who was talking to their neighbor. Just kidding, this is a great way for you to build deeper relationships with your kiddos after each lesson, which means you're going to care about them so much you'll cry like a baby when they graduate and go to middle school :( More! - Yes, there is even more than all of that so that you can easily put together the perfect lesson for your ministry each weekend, which means no more agonizing over how to adjust complicated lesson plans. About This Curriculum: Perfect for kids ages 6-12 8-weeks Includes large group and small group resources This curriculum is an instant download Download a free sample here Includes NIRV, NIV, NLT, and KJV Memory Verse Graphics Includes Editable Text Files _______ Guaranteed to Be Awesome! 100% Money Back Guarantee. Our Children's Ministry curriculum is guaranteed to be awesome. If you don't absolutely love this curriculum, just let us know within 30 days and we'll give you a full refund of the purchase price (shipping is non-refundable for physical items), and a big hug. No questions asked.
In these activities, kids explore a verse from Psalm 23 and find out what it means for God to renew our strength.
In this workshop, you will learn the basic process of creating a lesson plan for your children’s ministry. Before you start, you can print this page and Training Workshops How to Write a Lesson for Children’s Ministry (Video)
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Along with most everything else, children’s ministry conferences were postponed, scaled back or taken virtual during the pandemic. So it’s exciting to see that several children’s ministry conferences have announced plans to resume in 2022.
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Visuals & Instructional Materials Although these materials were designed with children with disabilities in mind, many children can benefit from visual supports and accommodations. All of the following resources are available as free downloads in my TeachersPayTeachers store. Church Visual Cue Cards Children’s Ministry Visual Schedule Bible Alphabet Cards Resources & Articles Vanderbilt Kennedy Center […]
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I believe that every tween is capable of becoming an incredible leader. In order to do this well, we have to understand how they are developing.
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Ted and I were asked if we would consider moving to the Chicago area to serve in a church. (They wanted me to consider becoming the Children’s Ministry Director. At first, I wanted to say “No way!” But my husband asked for me to pray about it before answering. (Click here to read that story) I prayed and felt strongly that, in spite of the fear and the unknowns, I needed to say “Yes!” We agreed to a six-month trial period in my new role. If it wasn’t the right fit, I could go back to teaching elementary school. Well, 6 months came and went, and I continued as the Children’s Ministry Director for almost a decade! It was an INCREDIBLE journey, and I’m forever grateful that I said yes! I grew as a person, and a leader as the children’s ministry grew from 25 children to hundreds of children. From 3 volunteers to 100+ volunteers. Thousands of people came to events that we hosted for families. I got a front row seat to see God working in people’s lives and families – in our church, our city, and around the world! Families in our church community were able to […]
Bounce houses and candy and dance parties, oh my! Learning can be fun! But there needs to be some learning in your children’s ministry.
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An effective safety and security plan doesn't happen by accident. It is created by a team of people who are diligent to protect children and families at their church.
