just because they're young does not mean they cannot encounter Him

Many Sunday school / kids discipleship resources are either fun but water down the Word or solid but painfully dry... but that’s not how Jesus taught. Kids need tools that help them connect with God, not just entertainment. We want them to not only learn about Him but get to know Him.

This collection is for churches, ministry leaders, parents & teachers - starting with the freebie below.

Move beyond entertainment and approach Sunday School as meaningful ministry.
Turn traditional lessons, games and activities into intentional faith-forming experiences.
Teach children to pray and grow in confidence with the Bible.
Find the unique context you're working with, considering children's ages, cultures, languages and home lives.
Engage children's senses and recruit and train volunteers to support meaningful discipleship.

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What Sunday School Can Teach Children About God

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

What Sunday School Cannot Teach Children About God

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 Five Things I'm Teaching My Child About God - A Theologian's Perspective

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

The bridge diagram - a man walking from death to life through the cross of Jesus

The Bridge Diagram: A Simple Tool for Sharing the Gospel

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

Brown paper gifts with twine, red ornaments, and pine sprigs sit on white fur. Blurred Christmas tree lights in the background. Cozy scene.

Christmas Gifts: The Biblical Meaning

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?

soft pink and white flowers in sunset light, a peaceful scene

Embrace peace - Psalm 34:15-16 Lesson

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

Book of Exodus - Bible Journaling Series

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

What does 'I Am' mean in the Bible?

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.