Last week I shared some arguments for limiting the reliance on paper based crafts (including handouts, worksheets, cut and paste etc) in children’s ministry settings. Over my next couple of posts I’m going to explore some alternative ideas. One of the … Continue reading →
{This post contains affiliate links.} I don’t know about you, but whenever I teach Sunday School, no matter how perfect the curriculum is, there is always at least one missing piece—something that just won’t connect with your kids or something … Continue reading →
I was given my first opportunity ever to direct VBS in my small town church this year. It was on short notice because those who usually lead our VBS had reached the point where they felt they must call it off for lack … Continue reading →
The Bible is full of promises. Guess what? Those promises are for Y-O-U! Make a Bible Promise Jar to help you remember God’s promises every day. What you will need: • A plastic jar • Paper • A pencil • … Continue reading →
It’s a dilemma familiar to anyone involved in planning a children’s ministry: What activity will follow the story time? More often than not we immediately consider a reproducible activity sheet, or a simple paper craft involving some cutting and pasting … Continue reading →
We’ve talked about the power of words, thinking before you speak, and slips of the tongue in the past, but the back-to-school season is a good time to remind our children–and ourselves–what the Bible has to say about taming our tongues. … Continue reading →