Do you water down the Easter story for kids?
When teaching about Easter story, sometimes I think the some of the message gets lost in trying to protect our kids from some of the painful details. Reducing the Easter story to Jesus dying on the…
Teaching
Learning Styles in Kids Ministry
Did you ever have that ultra boring college professor that chose to lecture for three hours every week in that same monotone voice? When I look back through my old college notes I may not…
Kids ministry sample service schedule
Kids Ministry Sample Service Schedule So you have anywhere from 60-90 minutes to fill. Not so easy when you aren’t prepared, but not so tough when you take a little time to plan. I…
Summer Games kids ministry curriculum
If you are in kids ministry, I know you like free stuff, and what is better than free kids ministry curriculum with an Olympic theme? This 2 week curriculum series has lots and lots of great material to…
Messages from Monsters
Messages from Monsters a 4 week curriculum based on Monsters Inc In our ministry, we often try to use pop culture and current events to make our lessons more relevant to our…
Family Devotion: Lazarus and God’s Timing
Family Devotion: Lazarus and God’s Timing Family activity night Lesson: God’s timing is perfect Needed…new rolls of toilet paper. Read story of Lazarus together (John 11) Choose one member of the family to be…
Light of the World Devotion Activity
Light of the World Activity The Bible tells us a lot about light. God’s word lights our path. That means that as we read it, we will learn what God would want us to do. …
5 rules for kids ministry
Whether in a large group, a Sunday School, or a classroom, if you deal with kids you can understand the importance of rules as a part of classroom management. It is important for kids to know…
4 classroom management techniques
Classroom/Behavior Management tips School is starting soon, so I thought I would share a little from my days as a teacher. As you know, many of my thoughts have ministry applications, and this one is…
4 steps to better teaching and storytelling
Speaking to children is much different than speaking to adults. An adult usually has the self-control to sit and listen, even when not interested. A child, no matter the age, does not possess that same skill. They may be…