2025

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]What would you say is the most important aspect of your lesson each week? The "hook"? The gamification elements? The life application? Plot twist! One of the most important aspects of your lesson doesn't even have to do with the lesson itself. It's actually the KIDS you are teaching and how well you know them! Effective and creative Bible teachers place as much value on knowing the children they teach as on the content of the lesson.  Yes, solid content and preparation are important, but if you're not taking a few characteristics about the kids you teach into account, your effectiveness drastically decreases. So here are 3 keys to teaching kids, not just lessons. Know your kids relationally. Kids learn best from people they know and love. Build relationships with your kids - both inside and...

As children’s ministry leaders, we carry the incredible responsibility of helping the next generation grow in their understanding of God’s Word. But when it comes to teaching the Bible, there’s often a tension we feel between teaching Bible skills and teaching Bible truths. Which is more important? Where should we focus our time? First, what's the difference?  Bible skills are the practical tools that help kids navigate and understand the Bible. These include knowing the books of the Bible, knowing how the Bible is organized (testaments, books, chapters, etc.), understanding how to find chapters and verses, and sometimes even recognizing different genres of Scripture (e.g., history, poetry, prophecy) or learning how to use a concordance or cross-references (for older kids). On the other hand, Bible truths are the foundational...

Children’s ministry can be full of routines, and while routines are good (and kids thrive on consistency), doing the same thing week after week can lead to burnout for leaders and boredom for kids. That’s why it’s so important to shake things up every now and then! Trying something new in your KidMin not only keeps things fresh and engaging for the kids but also reignites your own creativity and passion. A small change can make a big difference in your ministry’s energy and effectiveness. If you’re looking for ways to add a little spark to your KidMin this year, here are 8 ways to shake things up! Change your schedule. If your ministry time always follows the same order (welcome, worship, teaching, small groups), try mixing it up. Maybe start with small groups instead of ending with them. Or move worship to the middle. Changing...