Children’s Ministry Curriculum Archive

How To Make Your Ministry Sticky

In this article, John Roberto of Lifelong Faith Associates writes about the rediscovery of intergenerational ministry and how it affects faith that sticks for a lifetime. Summary Christian congregations across the United States are rediscovering the importance of intergenerational faith formation and relationship building and making it a defining characteristic of their community life. This rediscovery comes at a time when research is finding the …

Object Lessons that Reveal Jesus’ Identity

(John 14:6, 20:29-31; Matthew 28:18-20) Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) How Kids Think Children ask, “Is Jesus Christ real?” Some adults honor Jesus as an important historical figure, some worship Him as God, still others reject Jesus and use His name with contempt or indifference. Many children …

Emotional Dynamite

Some of the ways teachers and parents relate to children work against emotional closeness. Be careful not to undermine your own efforts with actions that close your child’s heart. In the following article, Dr. Scott Turansky, co-founder of the National Center for Biblical Parenting, provides four examples of things to avoid:

Pray from Your H-E-A-R-T

“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective” (James 5:16, NIV). How Kids Think Kids wonder, “Will God really answer my prayers?” Some children think that God is too big or too busy to hear their requests. Others feel awkward or unworthy to speak with …

Raising Responsible Kids

We all want our kids to act responsibly. Dr. Scott Turansky, co-founder of the National Center for Biblical Parenting, provides the following discipleship tip you can use to teach children responsibility.

How to Find Rest in a Busy World

Transformational Rest For Educators By Marla Campbell In this article, Marla Campbell from the Cook School of Intercultural Studies of Biola University looks at the impact of Sabbath and rest on ministers and parents—urging ministers to model this vital spiritual intimacy with God.

Train Children Now (they’ll thank you later)

“Train up a child in the way he should go,
and when he is old he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6, NKJV). The Situation Kids sometimes wonder, “Where does this path lead?“ They are looking for clear direction and honest answers. Many parents feel inadequate, so they leave academic and social training to the school and spiritual training to the church—or to chance. As …