Children's Ministry Resources
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me ..." (Matt. 19:14). Here are resources to help you bring children to Jesus.
Click on a tab below to view a list of resources related to children's ministry in general or based on age level, programs or strategies, and issues faced, as well as training resources for teachers and other children's workers.
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General
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
- Booklet to use with Children: Hungry for More? What Communion is all About for Kids
- Booklet to use with Children: Want Water? What Baptism is All About for Kids
- Curriculum by Ministry Tools Resource Center:
Ideas & Resources
- Appreciation Cards: Children's Ministry - Children Are Gifts from God, 1 Card
- Appreciation Cards: Children's Ministry - Love of God, 1 Card
- Appreciation Cards: Children's Ministry - You Are a Blessing, 3 Cards
- Bibles: Children's Bibles
- Bookmarkers: Children's Bookmarks
- Books: Children's Books
- Devotionals: Children's Devotionals
- Game & Recreation Resources: Sports & Recreation Equipment
- Lanyards: Lanyards
- Novelties: Christian novelty items, toys, prizes
- Postcards: Kids Absentee: Value Pack Postcards, 100
- Puppets: Puppets at PuppetHut.com
- Resources: Family Ministry Resources
- Resources: Parenting Resources
- Room Supplies: Classroom Furniture, Tables, Boards, Storage Supplies
- Stickers: Stickers
Age
Nursery - Infants & Toddlers Ministry
- Article: 7 Reasons to Serve in the Church Nursery
- Article: 8 Ways to Make Your Children’s Ministry More Than Babysitting
- Article: How to Make Your Nursery Safe and Sound
- Article: Just a Nursery Worker? Ouch!
- Article: Looking for Foundation Builders?
- Article: Foundation Builders Need Jesus' Heart
- Article: Foundation Builders Need Jesus' Approach
- Article: Let the Little Children Come
- Article: Never Too Young to Learn
- Article: What New Parents Need From Your Nursery
- Book: Baby Beginnings Nursery Kit: A Complete Resource for Creating a Great Nursery by Gospel Light
- Book: Baby Beginnings Nursery Smart Pages, with Cd-Rom and DVD by Gospel Light
- Book: First Impressions by Lynda Boardman
- Book: The Safe and Caring Church Nursery by Jennifer Root Wilger
- Book: The Warm and Wonderful Church Nursery by Lori Haynes Niles
- Cards: Baby Celebration Cards - Congratulations, Baby Dedication
- Curriculum Resource: Play-n-Worship
by Group Publishing
- Room & Supplies Resources: Baby Gear & Supplies at Amazon.com
- Room & Supplies Resources: Infants & Toddlers Furniture & Supplies at Discount School Supply
- Workbook: Let the Little Children Come Workbook
Early Childhood Ministry (Preschool)
- Article: 3 Tips for Teaching Preschoolers
- Article: A Place Preschoolers Want to Be
- Article: A Place Preschoolers Don't Want to Be
- Article: Methods for Preschoolers
- Article: Motivating Preschoolers to Learn
- Article: Preschoolers & Scripture Memory
- Book: Preschool Smart Pages--Book and CD-ROM by Gospel Light
- Book: Turbocharged!: 100 Simple Secrets to Successful Preschool Ministry by Group Publishing
- Download: Age Level Characteristics: Early Childhood Module Download
Grade School Ministry
- Article: 3 Things Gradeschoolers Need to KNOW
- Article: 3 Things Gradeschoolers Need to FEEL
- Article: 3 Things Gradeschoolers Need to DO
- Article: 3 Tips for Teaching Grade School Students
- Article: A Place Grade School Children Want to Be
- Article: A Place Grade School Children Don't Want to Be
- Article: Grade School Children & Scripture Memory
- Article: Methods for Grade School Children
- Article: Motivating Grade School Children to Learn
- Book/CD: Children's Ministry Smart Pages w/ CD-ROM
- Book: 5th & 6th Grade Smart Pages
- Download: Age Level Characteristics: Grade School Module Download
Pre-Teen (Tweens) Ministry Ministry
- Book: Preteen Ministry Smart Pages by Gordon West
- Book: BeTween Everything: Teacher Helps for Transitioning Tweens by Barbara Bruce
Issues
Discipline - Classroom Management
- Article: An Umbrella for Classroom Discipline
- Article: Discipline Issues Making Your Teachers Want to Quit?
- Article: Classroom Discipline Must Get Beyond
- Article: Dealing with the Root Cause of Problem Behavior
- Article: Helping Bible Teachers with Problem Students
- Article: Hidden Messages in Disciplining
- Book: Handbook on the Basics of Classroom Discipline by Ministry Tools Resource Center
- Resource: Discipline Issues: What to Do About Specific Challenges Download
- Workbook: Effectively Handling Classroom Discipline by Ministry Tools Resource Center
- Worksheet: Biblical Authority versus the Authoritarian and Permissive Teachers Worksheet
Ministering to Children Who Hurt (Divorce, Loss, Tragedies)
- Article: Many Roles in Times of Trouble
- Book: Comforting Children in Crisis by Group Publishing
- Book: Group's Emergency Response Handbook for Children's Ministry
- Site: DivorceCare for Kids
- Worksheet: Crisis Strikes Worksheet
Safety Issues
- Article: A Starting Point in Church Safety
- Article: Are You Disaster-Prepared?
- Article: Background Checks, Anyone?
- Article: Child Safety – Part 1: The Child Protection Policy Defined
- Article: Child Safety – Part 2: Planning & Creating A Child Protection Policy
- Article: Child Safety – Part: 3 Writing and Implementing a Child Protection Policy
- Article: Critical Lockdown Procedures
- Article: Incident Reporting – A Tool For Improving Child Safety
- Article: Medical Emergencies – Be Prepared
- Article: Not at My Church!
- Article: Planning for Child Safety & Security
- Article: Safe and Sound
- Article: Safeguarding Children with a Good First Aid Kit
- Article: Safety First
- Article: Screening Procedures for Childhood Ministry
- Article: Securing Your Facility – Simple Changes That Make a Big Difference
- Article: Security Plans
- Article: What You Need to Know About Check In and Check Out
- Book: The Missing Ministry: Safety, Risk Management, and Protecting Your Church - deals with total church safety issues including children
- Worksheet: Classroom Safety Issues Teacher Training
Safety Issue: Allergies
Strategies
Bible Learning Activities for Children
- Coloring Idea Links
- Crafts Idea Links
- Game Idea Links
- Skits Idea Links
- Felt Story Sets:
- Article: Fun & Games and Bible Learning?
- Article: Teachers Maximizing Time When Using Puzzles?
- DVDs: Kids' DVDs
- Music: Children's Music
- Puzzles: Puzzles
- Toys: Toys
- Teacher Training Resource: Bible Learning Activities for Children
- Teacher Training Resource: Using Learning Centers Worksheet
Children's Church
- Article: Children's Church Teachers Training
- Curriculum: Children's Church Curriculum
- Music: Kids Praise & Worship CDs & DVDs
- Object Lessons: Children's Sermons & Object Lessons
Children's Curriculum
- Curriculum & Resources: Sunday School
- Curriculum & Resources: Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Holiday and Seasonal Resources
- Article: Guided Conversation Opportunties Over the Holidays
- Article: Jesus Isn't Holiday Folklore
- Book: Seasonal Specials for Children's Ministry: All-New Ideas for 13 Holidays by Group Publishing
- Worksheet: Intruders in the Classroom that Steal & Vandalize: Holidays & Other Special Events
- Click on the following links for lists of ministry resources for children during these holidays:
Mid-Week Program
- Article: Mid-Week Children's Program Teachers Training
- Article: What To Do About a Mid-Week Children's Program
Outreach
- God Loves You! Salvation Booklet - (Package of 20)
- Memory Cross Tracts
- Case for a Creator for Kids by Lee Strobel
- Case for Christ for Kids by Lee Strobel
- Case for Faith for Kids by Lee Strobel
- Case for Grace for Kids by Lee Strobel
- Multi Color Salvation Woven Bracelets With Plan Of Salvation Cards (Pack of 48)
- Tracts for Children
Sunday School
- Article: So, what about Sunday School?
- Article: Sunday School Teachers Training
- Curriculum & Resources: Sunday School
Training
Children's Ministry Training
- 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 in the Way of Jesus by David M. Csinos, Ivy Beckwith
- Book: Children's Ministry Leadership: The You-Can-Do-It Guide by Jim Wideman
- Book: Children's Ministry on Purpose: A Purpose Driven Approach to Lead Kids toward Spiritual Health by Steven J. Adams
- 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: Lead the Way God Made You: Discovering Your Leadership Style in Children's Ministry 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 Christian Educator's Handbook on Children's Ministry, 2d ed.: Reaching and Teaching the Next Generation by Robert J. Choun, Michael S. Lawson
- 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 Teachers Training
- Article: Be-Attitudes for Teachers
- Article: Teaching Methods
- Article: Teach an Adult Book to Children? Why?
- Article: Teach an Adult Book to Children? How?
- Book: Be-Attitudes for Teachers
- Book: Handbook on the Classroom Discipline
- Book: Follow Me As I Follow Christ: A Guide to Teaching Children in Church by Cheryl Dunlop
- Book: Teaching with Heart: A Guide to Cherishing and Challenging Children in the Christian Classroom by Jody Capehart
- Handouts: Sharpening Your Bible Teaching Methods
- Handout: Using Puppets in the Classroom Document
- PowerPoint: Teaching the Bible to Children PowerPoint Presentation
- Resources: TrainBibleTeachers.com
- Workbook: Creative Bible Teaching Workbook
- Workbook: Classroom Discipline Workbook
- Workbook: Teaching for Changed Lives Workbook
- Worksheet: Effective Scripture Memorization Worksheet
- Worksheet: Guided Conversation
- Worksheet: Heart Transformation or Behavior Modification?
- Worksheet: Keys to Visualizing the Story Without Visual Aids Worksheet Download
- Worksheet: Play: It's How Kids Learn Worksheet Download
- Worksheet: Tips for Using Object Lessons Worksheet Download
- Worksheet: Without a Good Parent-Teacher Relationship
TrainBibleTeachers.com provides lists of resources on about 60 different topics and issues along with some administrative helps for developing a teacher training plan.
May God use you to point children to the Lord. These children's ministry resources can assist as you reach and teach them but also remember the impact of the example of your life and building relationships with them.
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