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Children & Their Walk with God

• Article: Children & Prayer
• Article: Children & Spiritual Gifts
• Article: Children & the Bible
• Article: Children & Worship
• Book: Leading Kids to Jesus by David Staal
• Curriculum: Children Learn to Worship by Ministry Tools Resource Center
• Curriculum: Children Learn to Pray by Ministry Tools Resource Center
• Software: Memorize His Word Bible Memory Software Program

Children Who Hurt (Divorce, Loss, Tragedies)

• Article: Children: Coping with Tragic World Events
• Article: Natural Disasters: Helping Your Kids Cope with Overwhelming Tragedy
• Article: Tips for Helping Kids Survive Tragedy
• Book: Group's Emergency Response Handbook for Children's Ministry by David Staal
• Resource: Celebration Station Kit - mirrors the Celebrate Recovery® program for adults
• Site: DivorceCare for Kids

Children's Ministry Training

• Article: The Great KID Mission
• Article: The Importance of Children's Ministry
• Book: Building Children's Ministry by Tina Houser
• Book: Childhood Education in the Church by Robert E. Clark, Roy B. Zuck
• Book: Children's Ministry in the 21st Century by Rich Chromey, Craig Jutila, Pat Verbal
• Book: Children's Ministry Leadership: The You-Can-Do-It Guide by Jim Wideman
• Book: Children's Ministry Smart Pages with CD-ROM by Gospel Light
• Book: Children's Ministry That Works: The Basics and Beyond by Craig Jutila
• Book: Children's Ministry Volunteers That Stick by Jim Wideman
• Book: Growing a Healthy Children's Ministry by Steve Alley
• Book: it: Innovative Tools for Children's Ministry by Group Publishing (Click here to read about it at Group Publishing but come back to our affiliate store for discounted rates.)
• Book: Lead the Way God Made You by Larry Shallenberger
• Book: Leadership Essentials for Children's Ministry: Passion, Attitude, Teamwork, Honor by Craig Jutila
• Book: Making Your Children's Ministry the Best Hour of Every Kid's Week by Sue Miller & David Staal
• Book: Postmodern Children's Ministry: Ministry to Children in the 21st Century Church by Ivy Beckwith
• Book: Quick Relief for Children's Ministry Leaders by Ivy Beckwith
• Book: The Growing Leader: Healthy Essentials for Children's Ministry by Craig Jutila
• Book: The Ultimate Survival Guide For Children's Ministry Workers by Ivy Beckwith
• Book: Turbocharged!: 100 Simple Secrets to Successful Children's Ministry by Dale Hudson, Scott Werner

Children's Programs

• Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Children's Teacher Training

• Article: Discipline Tips
• Article: Be-Attitudes for Teachers
• Article: Teaching Methods
• Book: Be-Attitudes for Teachers
• Book: Handbook on the Classroom Discipline
• Book: Teaching with Heart: A Guide to Cherishing and Challenging Children in the Christian Classroom by Jody Capehart
• CD/Download: Sharpening Your Bible Teaching Methods
• PowerPoint: Teaching the Bible to Children PowerPoint Presentation
• Resource: TrainBibleTeachers.com
• Workbook: Creative Bible Teaching Workbook
• Workbook: Classroom Discipline Workbook
• Workbook: Teaching for Changed Lives Workbook

Early Childhood Ministry Ministry

• Book: Early Childhood Smart Pages by Gospel Light

Grade School Ministry Ministry

• Book/CD: Children's Ministry Smart Pages w/ CD-ROM
• Book: 5th & 6th Grade Smart Pages

Holiday and Seasonal Resources

• Back to School
• Christmas
• Easter
• Halloween
• New Year's Day
• Thanksgiving
• Vacation Bible School
• Valentine's Day

Nursery - Infants Ministry

• Article: Develop written policies for your Church Nursery
• Article: More Than Babysitting
• Article: Safe and Sound
• Article: What New Parents Need From Your Nursery
• Article: Why teach Nursery age children?
• Book: Baby Beginnings Nursery Kit: A Complete Resource for Creating a Great Nursery by Gospel Light
• Book: First Impressions by Lynda Boardman
• Book: Nursery Smart Pages, with Cd-Rom and DVD by Gospel Light
• Book: Nursery Time--Book and CD by David C. Cook
• Book: The Safe and Caring Church Nursery by Jennifer Root Wilger (No longer in print; may find used at Amazon)
• Book: The Warm and Wonderful Church Nursery by Lori Haynes Niles (No longer in print; may find used at Amazon)
• Workbook: Let the Little Children Come Workbook
• Resources: Baby Bedding & Furniture at S&S WW
• Resources: Baby Changing Stations & Liners at RestockIt
• Resources: Baby Gear & Supplies at Amazon.com
• Resources: Baby Store at Buy.com

Pre-Teen (Tweens) Ministry Ministry

• Book: Preteen Ministry Smart Pages by Gordon West
• Book: BeTween Everything: Teacher Helps for Transitioning Tweens by Barbara Bruce
• Resource: Preteen Launchables: All the Stuff You Need to Reach Preteens Kit

Safety Issues

• Article: Are You Disaster-Prepared?
• Article: Check 'Em In and Out
• Article: Critical Lockdown Procedures
• Article: Prevent child abuse in church ministry
• Article: Safe and Sound
• Article: Safety First
• Article: Screening Procedures for Childhood Ministry
• Article: Security Plans
• Resource: Internet Safety Software for Church, School, Home

Miscellaneous Ideas & Resources

• Bookmarkers: Kids Teaching: Value Pack Bookmarks, 100
• Game & Recreation Resources: Sports & Recreation Equipment
• Lanyards, Nametags Holders: Name Badge Holders, Lanyards & More
• Novelties: Christian novelty items, toys, prizes
• Postcards: Kids Absentee: Value Pack Postcards, 100
• Resources: Family Ministry Resources
• Resources: Parenting Resources
• Room Supplies: Classroom Furniture, Tables, Boards, Storage Supplies
• Software: Memorize His Word Bible Memory Software Program
• Stickers: Christian Stickers