Pray at the Pump
My wife prays for our children every day at 11:11. It’s a habit she has developed as a reminder to pray for our kids. A while back, as I was putting …
5 Things You Need to Know About Your Volunteers
Volunteers are the lifeblood of kids ministry. Without these precious souls who teach and give week after week, kids ministry might survive, but not …
Create Your Own Coloring Books
Coloring books are all the rage today. I’ve even seen coloring book type Bibles. While the coloring rage is mostly directed toward adults, that …
3 Things I Learned as a VBS Teacher
My alarm disturbed the silence at 5:00 AM on Monday and my cheerful wife said, “Ready to go teach children about Jesus in Vacation Bible School?” …
The Phrase that Pays
What question does every parent ask their kids after Sunday School? “What did you learn today?” What’s every kid’s answer? “Umm. I don’t remember.” I …
Teaching Inconsistently, Consistently
How can we teach toward the uniqueness of individual children while maintaining a sense of classroom consistency? What is the balance? Here are some …
Tips for Summer Travel
For parents of young children, days for vacation can easily “swerve into the wrong lane” during summer travel. Days of relaxation can easily turn into …
Teaching From the Overflow!
God wants to teach the boys and girls in your ministry from the overflow of what He’s already taught you in your heart. Here’s the problem, many of us …
Biblical Archaeology with Kids
By Tim Pollard One of those classes many years ago in seminary that I think secretly everyone dreaded (but I loved) was biblical geography. I was able …
Bible Skills Game: Grab a Book
Here’s another fun Bible skills game I’ve used recently in my 2nd grade Bible study group. The kids loved it. I hope your kids will, too. GATHER: 2 …
Using Teaching Pictures to Teach
Teaching Pictures are a powerful tool to use in any classroom, or even at your home. There are many styles of artwork to choose from when considering …
Using Visual Schedules in Bible Study
Along the way we meet some really neat people. Tracy McElhattan is one of those. Please welcome Tracy as she guest blogs today on Kids Ministry 101. …
