Sunday School has an important role to play in how the faith of children takes shape. It's the important business of sowing seeds of faith & tending to them. This article is written from the perspective of someone who grew up in Sunday School, had Seminary training in "doing it well", and have led many kids programs - and have seen firsthand the benefits of Sunday School when it's done intentionally. But we might have made Sunday School the surrogate parent when it was only s

Sunday School has an important role to play. But we might have made it the surrogate parent when it was only supposed to be a helping hand. This article is written from the perspective of someone who grew up in Sunday School, had Seminary training in "doing it well", and have led many kids programs - but have found that there are clear limits to what Sunday School can do. While exploring limitations and weaknesses of typical ministry models, this article will also endeavor to

The first things we teach our children about God will be the foundation on which their faith grows for years to come. I may be a Practical Theologian with a Masters in Youth Work, but nobody prepared me for becoming a parent. In the months leading up to becoming a first time mom, I've thought a lot about the kind of relationship I want my baby to have with God. (First things first: Yes, I do believe that children can have real encounters with God. Read about that here.) This

This diagram is an easy way to explain the Gospel message.

What is the meaning of Christmas gifts? Why do we do it, how can we redeem it, and what do we teach our children about it?

This quick devotional on a famous verse from the Psalms describes how to embrace peace.

This Bible journaling post covers the book of Exodus. It gives creative ideas and prompts.

Think about the statement “I Am” in the Bible – How many times do you think it is there? Perhaps you are familiar with the Old Testament moment when God introduced Himself to Moses from the burning bush. Did you know that Christ Jesus of Nazareth also used many “I Am”-statements in the New Testament? God’s people have studied the Word of God (the Bible) for many years in search of the answer to this question.

Even though it is good to be true to yourself, there is also a lot of value in change that the world does not always see.

Whatever the situation, when things do not go the way we hoped they would, it can be easy to get discouraged, negative, and even depressed.

Sometimes a lot is done simply by shining. You cannot fix the entire world. But a lot can change simply if you are who you were made to be.

Let’s discover some ways that you can become a parent who ensures that there is a seat at the table for your teenager at church:

Can't find a children's lesson that fits the particular Bible passage, theme or teaching emphasis you're working with? I create custom kids ministry curriculum around the needs of individual people, families, churches, and ministries. Children's church is almost always unpredictable. Sometimes a one-size-fits-all curriculum just does not cut it - believe me, I know. Sometimes the group you're working with ranges from toddlers to rather mature teens. Sometimes you have a speci

“We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord…” - Psalm 78:4 Both in my own life and in the lives of the kids I work with, I've come to the conclusion that children's capacity for God is much larger than we think. Then I studied the academic field called Child Theology and it confirmed my suspicions: We continually underestimate children's capacity to encounter and respond to God. Or, in the words of D.L. Moody: "It is a masterpiece of the devil to make

If I had to choose just ten Bible characters to introduce to kids, these are the ones I'd go with. Children often hear Bible stories but they don't get to connect with the people on the pages of Scripture. This blog post slows down and gets those basic things in place first: Who do they need to know for this story to make sense? Here are 10 Bible Characters for Kids to get a foundational understanding of the Bible. First things, first. May you find space here to pause, reflec

"Impress them (My ways) on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." - Deuteronomy 6:7, emphasis added The single most important thing a Christian parent can do is lead their own kids to God. I've heard it said that the dinner table is your biggest opportunity for discipleship. It's holy ground. Not the pulpit, but the breakfast counter on a random Tuesday morning. Yet many parents wonder how

We don’t just minister to children—we minister with families. In this post, explore how to build trust, offer encouragement, and walk alongside parents in discipling their kids. With practical tips, a garden metaphor, and 1 Corinthians 3:6, this post reminds us: we plant, they water, and God brings the growth.

We don’t just want to entertain children with a Bible story. In this post, explore how to choose and adapt lessons that help kids encounter the living Word of God. With simple tools, sensory engagement, and space for the Holy Spirit, your teaching can become a place where children truly meet Jesus.

The Centurion's Faith makes a great Bible lesson for kids. This story from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, talks about a Roman officer - a Centurion - who had such great faith that Jesus could HEAL his servant, he didn't even need Jesus to enter his house.

This post includes a list of A-Z Bible Characters and Words.