The DTS outreach locations are finalized! They are… *drum-rolls*… Kenya( and possibly Ethiopia), Thailand and Thailand/Philippines. It feels so unreal that in 6-7 weeks we will split up into new teams and head into these new places. Time flies
Stop teaching Bible stories , why would we ever do that? Well it’s actually really simply, because they aren’t stories . They are historical accounts of events that really happened
In this game players collect all the pieces of the Armor of God while learning what they represent. It can be used to introduce or to review this important topic…
How important is reading the Bible? I say that it’s imperative to a good relationship with Jesus Christ. It’s a book written by our Heavenly Father, so wouldn’t we want to read it? In order to know about our Creator, we should read His book. It tells of…
Bible Quiz Team Youth Ministry In January and February we had a wonderful time working with the youth discipleing them and teaching them to serve the Lord. Each year WoL host “Youth Involved” an activity designed to help the youth discover and develop the talents and gifts …
Christmas may be over, but as Christians, it is such a joy to be able to celebrate the love of Christ all year!!! We hope you have enjoyed a wonderful Christmas season with…
Kindle Deal of the Day: Behold Our Sovereign God: All Things From Him, Through Him, and To Him by Mitch Chase. Newtown and Evangelism – The Message is the Method: More than ever we need to …
And activity sheets can also reinforce a Bible lesson for higher functioning older kids and teens participating in a special needs ministry environment. In order for the student to be
We are utilizing credentialed specialists to make the Bible stories and activities engaging for kids with with wide range of abilities. For the last few months this modified curriculum has been tested in a small handful of churches …
Kindle Deal of the Day – a book I thoroughly enjoyed but never got around to reviewing: Excellence in Preaching: Studying the Craft of Leading Preachers by Simon Vibert. $2.99. What do good preachers do well? And what can we learn …
I’ve begun a new series on Mondays that will focus on the church’s mission. Last week, we looked at Andreas Köstenberger and Peter O’Brien’s Salvation to the Ends of the Earth, which provides a
Currently serving in the Philippines and soon to be in Canada with… http://www.gotonations.org/ “Without TRUTH there is only manipulation” – Os Guinness (Christian philosopher, author, and social critic) Called By the LORD To Canada The time has come. …
To all of our current volunteers . . . read these comments from kids, volunteers, and parents and be encouraged. For those of you who are on the fence about whether or not you would like to check out our Kids Min at Grace . . . I hope this blog gets …
Faithfulness! God has been so faithful to our family over the years. Through happiness, sickness, sadness, and tragedy, his faithfulness has helped us weather storm after storm. He has truly given us beauty for ashes, and we are so…
Children are split up into classes according to age/grade level. Enthusiastic and encouraging teachers guide children through a Bible based work books, fun activities , art projects, and team games. Children
Fall Scarecrow “God’s Pumpkin Patch” Bulletin Board Idea For Sunday School Supplies: Fall Leaves Border Jumbo Fall Leaves Classroom Cutouts Orange Letters Jumbo Pumpkin Classroom Cutouts Stuffed Scarecrow 1 Small Scarecrow 1 Small Bible To Staple to little
“So, we’re going to present the story of Job to preschoolers?” I still remember the kids’ team meeting for The Gospel Project where we looked through the list of Bible stories we were going to introduce to children. Session 5 was the story …
I still remember the kids ‘ team meeting for The Gospel Project where we looked through the list of Bible stories we were going to introduce to children . Session 5 was the story of Job, not a story you
Today’s post comes from Lindsey Whitney, blogger, children’s pastor, wife and mom from Erie, PA. She blogs regularly at her site, Growing Kids Ministry, which you should definitely check out! Walking …
We have recently wrapped up our series of Children’s Church lessons using our Bible Alphabet series. (Feel free to read back through previous blog posts for more information about this series and classroom set of posters.)…
Here is a very helpful article on seeing the role of children’s ministry as equipping parents rather than just teaching children. Our staff frequently discusses the issues related to the church
March 13, 2012 Spring is here and with it has brought new blessings and challenges; we would like to share a few of them with you. During the months of…
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Happy New Year to everyone! We are glad to be back after some time off. God is really directing us to be more effective in our ministry with your kids…
Merry Christmas 2011 & Happy New Year 2012 We started out 2011 on a trip to Disney World with part of Christine’s family. The last night in Disney Christine…
Jesus Is Sweet VBS Psalms 104:34- My mediation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord. Ideas for a Jesus Is Sweet Vacation Bible School theme: Make an Ice Cream Cone “Jesus Is Sweet” Bulletin Board Make an Ice Cream Cone Jesus Is Sweet Poster just like you see in the picture here. Just bu …
So needless to say the trip to Salvation Army stirred up a lot of different and more importantly desires in my heart that I was certainly unaware of until coming to Costa. That same day that we went to Salvation Army, that night we had the option to go to training on Human trafficking (Freedom Stree …
Kids Bible games are part of the learning process. This process uses Bible games and activities that hit the Bible lesson from different angles and perspectives. Games and activities hit various learning styles too. …
I’ll be the Kids Pastor over Grace Acres and Cross Street b. I’ll be the Director of Kids Ministry Production: handling GA Large Group, CS Large Group, and Cross Street LIVE c. We are launching a new Preteen Ministry …
My good friend, Kelli McAnally recently shared some great ideas for incorporating the Giant Game Floor Mat — or as we lovingly call it — the GGFM — into your preschool and children’s ministry . Throughout today, I’ll …
CLICK HERE: www.thenapkinconference.com February 23-24, 2012 Speakers: JIM WIDEMAN twitter.com RYAN FRANK twitter.com DAVE & BECI WAKERLEY twitter.com BENNY PEREZ twitter.com MYCAL ROSALES twitter.com Worship: JABIN CHAVEZ twitter.com The Napkin Conference is all about the process of creative thinking from The Napkin to reality. Our workshops, led by innovative and successful Childrens Pastors and leaders, include guided discussion and interactive speaking to equip you with practical processes to apply in your ministry. Get connected with Childrens Ministry Leaders that offer years of experience and exhibitors with the right tools for any job. Use the afternoon panel discussion to ask questions relevant to your ministry specific needs. Let the Holy Spirit renew your mind as we end each day together in worship, prayer, and the Word. Everyone will have the opportunity to walk away each day equipped, connected, informed and inspired to come up with your own ideas, determine what makes a good idea, and create a process to make good ideas into good solutions. The Napkin Conference itself was one of those ideas that pushed the limitations of reason to come to life. Our first year was a huge success with many of the best speakers and leaders in Childrens Ministry from the US and Australia. After only one year, the economic situation in Las Vegas caused us to cancel in 2011. A heartbreaking decision by our team, we were able to focus on the needs of our local community. Now we …
David and Goliath Coloring Page Let the kids color this coloring page during class time when studying on the story of David and Goliath from the Bible. Use this coloring page to go with our David and Goliath Sunday School Lesson. Let the kids eat a snack during class like our stone cookies that we s …
Learn more about the Bible and our mission to go out and share the gospel with everyone with Spy Guy, Secret Agent. More information about the lessons at growingkidsministry.com
This simple object lesson brings an element of science and can help children visualize the change God makes in our lives. Use it in Sunday School or kids church