Anointed Teaching Archive

Five Reasons to Be Prudent About AI

“The naïve believes everything, but the sensible man considers his steps.” – Proverbs 14:15 When writing came along to the ancient world, Plato lamented that people would no longer commit things to memory or engage with each other. Chinese philosophers warned against the danger of a new technology called “books.” With each new invention, there are growing pains while society learns to adjust and humanity …

Cultivate a Spiritual Climate in Your Nursery

Trish and Javier were amazed when their toddler recited her simple Bible verse and sang the new song about Jesus. Other church nurseries they had visited had been safe and warm, but offered scarcely any spiritual input! Two-year-old Kaeli was like a sponge at home—always eager to learn new things. Trish and Javier knew she could grasp simple spiritual truths at the church nursery, too. …

7 Things to Show Parents You Care

Veteran Children’s Pastor Barney Kinard provides seven practical keys that will help you improve your serve. Please share with your team.__ We all talk about partnering with parents, but what does that look like for the teacher? How is it that teachers can partner with the parents of the children in their class? It is quite easy to concentrate on the lesson preparation and class …

Prayer Blessing for Teachers

Prayer Blessing For Teachers As the new school year begins, it is our hope and prayer that God fill you with the knowledge of His will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. We pray that your classroom is a haven of love and peace where children, coworkers, and parents discover His grace and truth. Lord, thank You for every new teacher as they begin this …

6 Reasons to Serve in Children’s Ministry

The following article by Tony Kummer is timely and practical. In most churches, finding volunteers for children’s ministry is a constant struggle. Most children’s ministers spend hours recruiting for Sunday school, church nursery, vacation Bible school, and other ministry programs. This shouldn’t be the case. If people really understood the spiritual blessings of serving God’s kids, we would need to start a volunteer wait list. Children’s Ministry …

Why Kids Need Systematic Discipleship

The Shoulders of Giants Sir Isaac Newton (English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist. and theologian) was one of the most brilliant men who ever lived. He told a fellow scientist who wondered how Newton was able to accomplish so much, “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Children, at every point in their development, stand on the …

10 Top Teaching Tips for Children’s Ministry

You love God. You love kids. You’re devoted to helping children grow in Christ-likeness. But are there ways you can become even more effective? Here are ten teaching tips that can help you become more efficient and effective. 1. Teach the Bible. God’s Word matters most, so make sure that the Scriptures remain your lesson centerpiece. As you instruct the kids, keep your Bible open …