BIG IDEAS! - Children's Ministry Resources

On this page you will find a list of BIG ideas you may find helpful in your children's ministry. Just click the idea headline to read the entire entry.

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Only the Penitent Man Shall Pass
	One can spend their whole life doing good deeds to get into heaven, but no matter how much they tell the truth, how much money they give to charity, or how many people they help, in the end without faith in Jesus they are empty.
		Thu, 4 Sep 2008 22:38:16 CST
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God Protects His Children
	Just as Daniel was protected from the lions and Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were protected from the fiery furnace, so can sand be put underwater and remain dry and a cloth burn without igniting. While not always God s will to protect our earthly bodies, our heavenly bodies are protected by God b... (more)
		Thu, 4 Sep 2008 22:10:49 CST
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Transform and Evangelize
	God wants every Christian to live a different life than those who do not believe in Him. When we accept Him we transform into a new image, a new form. Letting others actually see what Christ has done for us helps spread the message of Christ to others.
		Thu, 4 Sep 2008 21:58:52 CST
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Jesus Makes us Clean
	This lesson presents the Salvation message with a craft project that will bring home the point. With simple adaptations, it could be used with a wide variety of age groups.
		Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:17:06 CST
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Olympics 2008
	This is a KIDS Church service that we did for the 2008 Olympics. It intersperses funny relay races based on Olympic themes with testimonies of Christians who are in the 2008 Olympics. It ends with a lesson about being a good "athlete" for the Lord.
		Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:15:30 CST
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Trash to Money
	There are times in each of our lives in which we feel very ordinary.. But, the amazing thing is that God has given us a new hope. In Isaiah 43, He says not to dwell on the past but instead be ready for new things. God can make an amazing change in our life and help us see extraordinary value in w... (more)
		Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:50:21 CST
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Grow with God
	The Parable of the Sower , as written in Mark 4:3-8, describes the Word of God given to his people. The Parable of the Tenants , as written in Matthew 25:14-30, describes our responsibility to grow His Word. In this demonstration, we sow our seeds in fertile soil, add nurturing agents, and wat... (more)
		Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:42:29 CST
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It's More Than Just About The Kids
		Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:44:32 CST
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This Little Light of Mine
	We all need to let the light of Jesus shine. If we let it extinguish, we become more susceptible to worldly things coming in to fill the void. The same is true in science. A lit candle that sits is a pool of water is extinguished when a vase is placed over it. The loss of the flame (heat) creates... (more)
		Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:39:16 CST
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The Faith of a Mustard Seed
	In this exercise, several unbelievable tasks will be performed that will be viewed as miraculous. However, these tasks are but tricks of science. The miraculous events in the Bible, though, are true miracles, that by definition exceed scientific explanation. The belief that these biblical event... (more)
		Sun, 17 Aug 2008 03:22:20 CST
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Indoor Waterfall
	Depending on how big you want to make it; it should be pretty easy to do with some plastic tubs or kiddie pools and a water fountain pump. Talk to your local landscaping company or take a look at Home Depot or Lowe's for a pump.
		Fri, 5 Sep 2008 08:39:50 CST
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Indoor Waterfall
	I need to make a waterfall for a classroom.  Has anyone accomplished this and if so, please share!  Thanks!   Deborah
		Fri, 5 Sep 2008 07:49:48 CST
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Christians Rule!
	Henry has posted a good blog post over on his blog here, I encourage you to go and check it out, and leave your comments.
		Fri, 5 Sep 2008 06:52:50 CST
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oh-whee!
	So Larry, how did this all turn out for you? Any further progress toward a solution?
		Fri, 5 Sep 2008 06:29:36 CST
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KidÂ’s store
	I am not sure about how kids you are running, but it would not work for me and my volunteers to keep track of points with a few hundred kids running through, I would need a CPA on staff. I try to allow kids to keep track of their own stuff. I had at one time at another church in the past ran a sta... (more)
		Fri, 5 Sep 2008 06:20:54 CST
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Parent Donations...
	I was at a church years ago where we made this into a game and no one knew we were really looking to help support an almost non existent budget. We took a Saturday and gave out to a number of teams of adults, teens and kids mixed a list of all kinds of supplies on it. We then told them it was like... (more)
		Fri, 5 Sep 2008 06:09:39 CST
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Bible versions - which do you use?
	I am interested in since so many of us use a ton of different versions what do each of you give away as Bibles from your church when you give them away? Do you find it helpful (I have not done well with this yet myself) to try and use one translation for the kids. Make that your Bible you give away... (more)
		Fri, 5 Sep 2008 05:58:45 CST
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Chance to win
	Is this helping to drive traffic to your site or are we suppose to discuss if we want a free DVD?
		Fri, 5 Sep 2008 05:50:50 CST
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Our Picnic Video
	Looked like you had fun doing it. Thanks for sharing in on the fun.
		Fri, 5 Sep 2008 05:40:01 CST
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Kidology Report: The You-Can-Do-It Guide
	I also enjoy in his book where he says on page 15: "As a rule, good leadership causes increase. Negative leadership causes stagnation." What kind of thoughts does this produce in anyone's minds?
		Fri, 5 Sep 2008 05:38:40 CST
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infuse is coming next week....
	it is too late for this year 2008-2009. But it's not too early to apply for 2009-2010. Sorry!
		Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:05:15 CST
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Bible versions - which do you use?
	I use NIV, NLT and the Message. I like to give away the Message to kids.
		Thu, 4 Sep 2008 21:07:31 CST
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Good Idea: Bad Idea
	Gary and all- Glad to see this topic endure the summer months. We've re-tooled our Wednesday Night ministries due to lack of adult leadership and are promoting it as an intergenerational night, not a family night. It's pretty obvious our "whitehairs" often don't have children or grandchildren in ... (more)
		Thu, 4 Sep 2008 20:43:16 CST
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Parent Donations...
	We have done this before with good results.  Several years ago we even did this with Sunday morning snacks. This can also become a great giving project for your kids.  Often when we take up an offering, because kids are such concrete thinkers, the whole idea of putting money into a basket... (more)
		Thu, 4 Sep 2008 19:53:23 CST
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Our Picnic Video
	I had to share this with someone! This is the link to our video for the kid's games produced by our talented video guys.  I'm already booking them ahead of time for video shoots/editing when they are home from college on breaks! Enjoy http://www.srpc.org/index.php?id=422
		Thu, 4 Sep 2008 19:32:09 CST
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when is BIG out
	Umm... Unfortunately I cannot give a release date yet... I assure you there is a LOT of proof reading going on at the moment but the project is VERY close to the end!!! Dave
		Thu, 4 Sep 2008 18:56:33 CST
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Time Management Resources / Blogs
	[QUOTE=miznetter] do they have anything for those of us with ADD?[/QUOTE] Ha! That's probably me! I am learning not to multi-task, but My Twitter account helps meet that need for self created brief distractions. If you follow me, I can distract you too a few times a day, just set your account for te... (more)
		Thu, 4 Sep 2008 18:06:56 CST
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Chance to win
	Want a chance to win an Uncle Charlie DVD? Check out my blog
		Thu, 4 Sep 2008 17:37:41 CST
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Time Management Resources / Blogs
	do they have anything for those of us with ADD?
		Thu, 4 Sep 2008 17:06:31 CST
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KidÂ’s store
	Thanks guys!  I am just instituting "bucks" this quarter and needed to find ways to assign currency/cash in amounts!   Perfect timing as always from Kidology.
		Thu, 4 Sep 2008 17:05:08 CST
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Children and Families Pastor
	There is a Children and Families Pastor job opening in CA
		Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:11:41 CST
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Children's Pastor
	There is a Children's Pastor job opening in WI
		Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:37:45 CST
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Youth Pastor
	There is a Youth Pastor job opening in KY
		Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:02:00 CST
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AdventureLand Director
	There is a AdventureLand Director job opening in ID
		Thu, 7 Aug 2008 15:10:34 CST
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Children's Ministry Intern
	There is a Children's Ministry Intern job opening in KS
		Fri, 1 Aug 2008 14:36:48 CST
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Children's Ministry Coordinator
	There is a Children's Ministry Coordinator job opening in CA
		Fri, 1 Aug 2008 14:35:46 CST
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Minister of Children and Youth
	There is a Minister of Children and Youth job opening in SC
		Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:38:20 CST
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Dir. of Elementary and Family Production
	There is a Dir. of Elementary and Family Production job opening in PA
		Wed, 9 Jul 2008 20:16:55 CST
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Infant and Toddler Ministry Director
	There is a Infant and Toddler Ministry Director job opening in OH
		Mon, 7 Jul 2008 10:26:32 CST
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K-2 Early Elementary Ministry Director
	There is a K-2 Early Elementary Ministry Director job opening in OH
		Mon, 7 Jul 2008 10:26:22 CST
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Wycliffe Bible Translators
	FREE missions resources for kids, parents and teachers. Includes free curriculum, lesson plans, games, puzzles, websites, resource lists and more.
		Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:00:48 CST
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Family Blueprint
	A website to build up the family in Christ via free resources.
		Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:16:52 CST
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Jonathan Martin Creative
	Jonathan Martin Creative designs and builds custom themed environments, stages and sets. We specialize in three-dimensional scenery elements that are shaped out of a variety of materials, then painted and layered in with murals to create the illusion of depth. These are incorporated into a variet... (more)
		Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:15:46 CST
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Sweet Tart
	Sweet Tart is a purple-haired children's performer from Denver, Colorado targeting preschool and lower elementary aged children and families. She is an educator, evangelist, and entertainer for Jesus Christ holding degrees from Denver Seminary and the University of Northern Iowa. Participants wil... (more)
		Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:11:36 CST
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Hillsong Kids BIG
	HILLSONG KIDS BIG - CHILDREN'S MINISTRY CURRICULUM A large group / small group children's ministry curriculum from Hillsong Kids for children 5 to 12 years of age. This interactive multimedia-based curriculum is a 13 lesson attention-grabbing learning experience.
		Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:09:22 CST
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Christ Kids
	We are the Children's Ministry of ChristLife Church of God and we have designed this ministry to provide the best possible Christian teaching to children ages birth through twelve.
		Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:07:58 CST
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ForWord International/KICKRICKulum
	KICKRICKulum was created to equip children's ministers with fully prepared, fully stuffed, active, creative, "meat" of the Word lessons for children.
		Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:05:58 CST
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Pavlovs Puppets
	Lots of puppet characters. Animals, birds, people puppets and special puppets.
		Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:14:21 CST
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Lucky's Clowning
	I'm Lucky the Happy Hobo Clown & I specialize in Balloon Twisting along with magic shows. I serve Dayton & SW Ohio. Check out my web site at www.FeelNLucky.com for a free picture of me to color.
		Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:11:53 CST
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NOAHS ARK MODELS
	I build custom made wooden Noahs Ark Models Made To Order. Scaled Ark models and non-scaled Ark models, Noahs Ark Dioramas and more.
		Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:08:21 CST
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Alan Root's At the Rescue of Me Music CD for Tweens
	Released in 1997, AT THE RESCUE OF ME is filled with praise. Songs on this album include:God is GreatAt the Rescue of MeBlessed Be the LordThank You SongTerminal ConnectorsLeaning on the Everlasting ArmsNervousBrighten the CornerYou Are My SongClick here for song details and an audio sample.
		Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CST
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Alan Root's Beyond the Farthest Star Music CD for Tweens
	Released in 1996, BEYOND THE FARTHEST STAR is a project close to Alan s heart, remembering that at the age of 54, he is the oldest 8 year old you will ever meet. The cover captures the playfulness of the project, an imaginative glimpse of Alan the astronaut with his faithful dog what s-his-name. S... (more)
		Fri, 5 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CST
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Alan Root's We're Not in Kansas Anymore Music CD for Tweens
	Released in 1998, WE RE NOT IN KANSAS ANYMORE (Toto has left the building) is perhaps Alan s best selling project. The title became necessary after Alan deemed none of the song titles were quite descriptive of the technicolor kid music that happened here! Thinking to himself, this is a whole new w... (more)
		Wed, 3 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CST
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Alan Root's Fortunate Recipient Music CD for Tweens
	Released in 2002, Fortunate Recipient is fairly rowdy. The title cut is inspired by the words of Alan's dear mother. In the mornings, to wake him up, she'd call out in her sweet voice (she DID have other voices too), "You are the FORTUNATE reCIPIENT of aNOTHER NEW DAY!!!" Alan really didn't like h... (more)
		Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CST
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Alan Root's Lift Him Up Music CD for Tweens
	Released in 2000, LIFT HIM UP is Alan Root s purposeful worship project. He wanted to write and perform songs that could praise God inside and outside of church: on vacation, at bedtime, on the trip to school each morning. When one unchurched kid heard the title tune playing in his Christian neigh... (more)
		Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CST
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Kidmo-Easter In Space (Johnny Stratosphere)
	Easter in Space (Kidmo) - Johnny Stratosphere Zoom-a-zoom with Captain Johnny Stratosphere and his six-pawed co-pilot Fuzzbucket as they explore the universe looking for the meaning of Easter! It s Easter in Space, and we ll see how sin separates us from God, and how Jesus made a way for us to be f... (more)
		Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CST
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Kidmo-Heaven's Windows II -Love Shines Thru (Christmas)
	Kidmo-Heaven's Windows II -Love Shines Thru (Christmas) THE PERFECT GIFT COMES SHINING THRU! There is no hill too high, nor snowdrift too deep, to keep Johnny Rogers from pursuing the perfect sled ride. In HEAVEN'S WINDOWS II, Johnny not only rides the great sleigh (complete with sled dogs), but al... (more)
		Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CST
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Kidmo-TEACH
	Buckle your learning cap, load up your pocket protector and pop in your DVD for Kidmo - TEACH .Ring the bell because school is in session. Join Johnny as he leads us in some higher learning to live out God s word in our lives. In TEACH, students will learn that applying God s word starts with right... (more)
		Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CST
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Kidmo-Super U
	It s time to unleash the Super-U inside. In these power packed episodes Johnny Rogers will take you to God s action hero boot camp to raise up the Superhero you were created to be. We ll discover how a World Changer Chooses Wisely Trusts God Lives Life on Purpose Hangs Tough and Takes Risks for Go... (more)
		Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CST
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Kidmo-Beefesians
	Howdy Pardner! Cowboy Johnny Rogers has saddled up a real humdinger for you in what will be the meatiest KIDMO yet
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