Children's Ministry

In Matthew 18, we observe a scene in which Jesus brings a child into the midst of a large crowd. No doubt, as Jesus was speaking about entering into the kingdom of Heaven as a little child, the young toddler was melting the listeners’ hearts.

When preaching to children, it is important to purposely tailor your message to them. If you do not, you will find that it goes over their heads and is of little practical help to them. Here are a few thoughts that may help you as you preach to children.

One of the problems with games is that if they are overused, people will lose interest. If you have quit using Bible drills here are three fresh versions which may help.

Our children’s ministry was dying. We were averaging just over fifty children on Sunday morning in our city of 36,000 people. An average two riders were dropping off our bus ministry every year and soon would dwindle to nothing. I begged the Lord to help us change.

Can a child understand the Gospel and not know the exact meaning of everlasting life or the word saved? Jesus said that unless adults become as little children, they cannot be saved, so the obvious answer is yes. The Gospel is . . .

The race is on to prepare that perfect illustration, illusion or brand new game to go along with the lesson. You pull the curriculum book from the big Ziploc bag, open it up and realize that it is now . . .

Sunday school teachers and family members make a great team when they apply the following principles.