What do you believe to be the most important truth that you should be teaching your kids? Do you teach them about God’s plan of forgiveness? Do you tell them how it is important to use their talents and abilities to serve God? Do you focus on the fundamentals of topics like the Fruit of [...]
There are times that we need a quick transition OR maybe the adult service is going a little longer than the material you have planned. Here is a great idea that we use occasionally to fill time: Create a list of Bible Characters or Themes. Write the words individually on a small paper (postcard size [...]
I would like to start a library on wheels to go throughout the community, helping children in low income neighborhood giving them books to read and also provide a library for the children at my church to be checked out on youth sundays. Books help children to be able to read, learn to read and [...]
Did you know that the odds of writing a NY Times Bestseller are 220-to-1? Not bad, but your odds of becoming the next winning writer in the CMIV are much better ! CMT is sponsoring a new contest in the Children’s Ministry Inspiration Vault. It’s Easy! It’s Fun! And, most of all, Children’s Ministry Leaders [...]
I always keep a Sunshine Bucket in my office. The Sunshine Bucket is bright yellow and filled with all kinds of doo-dads (toys and trinkets from Oriental Trading, coupons for free kid’s meals and ice cream, stuff from the $ store). Whenever a child has something to celebrate (birthday, straight A’s, new baby sibling, etc.) [...]
You never know when church might let out. We put together a folder of time filler ideas for our workers. It’s been a great resource to have in the classroom. Your teachers will appreciate the extra ideas to keep them going while waiting for the adult service to conclude. We’ve included:
Philosophy Of The Bus Ministry
