Curriculum and Resources for Children's Ministry

 
'Round About the Church!
Kids Stuff
Nursery Time
Authors - Ramona Warren & Gail Rohlfing
Publisher - NexGen/Cook		  
    Church nurseries can be so much more than babysitting/child care, and while we absolutely want to provide the best care for children possible, churches have the opportunity to reach out and support and minister to parents and families who have children in the nursery.  This book is filled with ideas to help you make the best use of your nursery time.  Extremely well done, Ramona, Gail and NexGen/Cook!
 

2-Minute Encouragers

for Teachers
Author - Craig Jutila
Publisher - Group

  
    While I don't know how many of your volunteers will actually take the time to read these encouragers, those who do, will be encouraged.  Very nicely done, Craig and Group!
 
Volunteers That Stick
Author - Jim Wideman
Publisher - Group		  
    This book is another resource that tells us the basic same things about ministry to children, how to get volunteers and hopefully keep them.  Very nicely done, Jim and Group Publishing!
 
Children's Ministry Smart Pages
Editors - Wes & Sheryl Haystead
Publisher - Gospel Light
Ages - Grades 1 - 6
    When this book first released a number of years ago, it was a much needed source of information so many of us needed and it truly helped make a difference in children's ministry and it's level of effectiveness.  Now it is updated and revised and freshened to apply more to today and address some of the concerns we have.  If you can only get one "how-to" children's ministry book, this is the one to have!  Tremendously well done, Wes, Sheryl and Gospel Light!
 

Children's Ministry

Recruiting Kit
Publisher - Gospel Light
    I personally love recruiting - it's like going on a treasure hunt!  This resource is an excellent tool to help you discover the "treasure" God has placed in your church - volunteers!  Tremendously well done, Gospel Light!
 

Big Book

of Bible Story

Art Activities
Publisher - Gospel Light
Ages - 3 - 6

  
    Creative and fun, this flexible resource works with any curriculum and can even stand alone!  Tremendously well done, Gospel Light!
 

The Encyclopedia

of Bible Games

for Children's Ministry
Publisher - Group
Ages - Elementary

  
    Another excellent resource to add to your Children's Ministry tools library.  Creative ideas to add more "active" to your learning.  Extremely well done, Group!
 
BibleVenture Centers -
    * Paul - Shackled & Shipwrecked
    * Moses - Powered by God
    * Jesus - Death Destroyer
Authors - Jody Brolsma, Amy Nappa, Jan Kershner
Publisher - Group
Ages - Elementary
    While churches could use these on Sunday mornings, I would personally elect to use them/modify them to fit special events or spread out and add to for Wednesday or Sunday nights.  Each center is filled with creative ideas and loaded with resources - perhaps you could add to your resource library and when you are teaching one of these lessons, pull ideas to add to what you are already doing.  Interesting and unique, Jody, Amy, Jan and Group!
 
Coloring Creations
Publisher - Group
Ages - preschool		  
    I like the extra ideas teachers can involve their kids in beyond just coloring a picture.  Very nicely done, Group Publishing!
 

Give-it-away Crafts for kids
Publisher - Group
Age - Elementary
    Excellent resource filled with creative ideas - sure to be used again and again!  Tremendously well done, Group!  I'd love to see more craft resources like this one!
 
Simple Stories Jesus Told
Author - Mary Rice Hopkins
Publisher - Group
Ages - preschool
    Tremendously well done Mary and Group!  I highly recommend this resource - if you have it you will find a place to use it!
 
Life of Jesus Flannel Figures
Publisher - Gospel Light
Ages - 2 - 5		  
    Excellent resource for preschool children's ministry.  Toss out your old, dated flannel figures and update your resource room with these.  Extremely well done, Gospel Light!  Remember, involve your preschoolers in your lesson - let the kids use the flannel figures to re-tell the story.
 

instant Puppet Skits -

Big Hairy Issues Kids Face
Author - Larry Shallenberger
Publisher - Group
ages - elementary

  
    I'm not big on using puppets wit elementary age kids, but you could use these as dramas that would really get conversations going.  Nicely done Larry and Group!
 

Kid's Travel Guide

to the Armor of God
Publisher - Group
Ages - Kindergarten - 5th grade

  
    Creative, well written resource for churches that want to help their kids understand the Armor of God.  Very nicely done, Group!
 

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