Children’s Ministry Curriculum Archive

Start in the Heart

King Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived. He said to “guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23). Dr. Scott Turansky, co-founder of the National Center for Biblical Parenting, reminds us that the heart is shaped by what you think about all day long.

Discipline is NOT Optional

“The rod and reproof give wisdom, 
but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. When the wicked increase, transgression increases, 
but the righteous will look upon their downfall. Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart” (Proverbs 29:15-17 ESV). How Kids Think Kids protest, “Why are you punishing me?“ Children can see only that …

Top 10 Teaching Tips

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 …

Rx for Angry Families

Helping Families Deal With Anger: A Biblical Perspective By Sudi Kate Gliebe In this article, Sudi Kate Gliebe from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary provides biblical strategies and tools for helping families and children who struggle with anger (get entire article as PDF download below). Summary The spiritual effects of anger in families are devastating. However, the Bible offers hope; it provides guidance on how to …

Teach Kids to Serve Today

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms” (1 Peter 4:10 NIV). How Kids Think Children are selfish by nature. They enjoy the limelight. They like to receive gifts. They have learned to expect much from others. Children become so accustomed to having their needs met that they rarely think …

Secrets to getting parents involved in children’s ministry

I Dropped My Kids Off at Church—Why Didn’t That Fix Them? In this revealing article, pastor Nathan Rouse provides four practical keys that can help parents grow spiritually healthy kids. __ “Last year, my oldest son went through a phase where he refused to finish his dinner, and frankly his mother and I were tired of trying to meet his every whim. After going back …

Foundations for Children’s Ministry: 4 Keys

“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not …