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  Have you ever asked, “How do I keep the noise level down?”  “Some days my class is so loud your head is ringing when everyone goes home.”  As you move through the day listening to your class busy at work and play, you may be thinking, “This group sure is loud!” All teachers have…

If you are called to teach, you are also called to minister.  Does this mean that you will be standing in the pulpit next week preaching a sermon?  No, it doesn’t.  It does mean that you should be reaching out to families of the children in your class or department.  Use these simple tips to…

  What must a child know, do, feel and believe about salvation? Explaining the plan of salvation is not usually the issue for adults.  The problem is trying to discern if the child is following and determining if the child is ready or not.  Honestly, no one likes being the judge and everyone wants the child…

What’s New  The Idea Notebook is filled with 150 ideas to use in childhood ministry.  Topics include: Ideas for teaching preschoolers & children, reaching parents, leadership tips, general helps and lots of holiday ideas. The Idea Notebook is organized into sections and a Contents page is provided for finding the page numbers quickly.  The Idea Notebook…

Why Develop Bible Skills? Helping kids gain Bible skills is an important part of your ministry.  I have noticed so many adults pulling out their phones and iPads for Bible reading at church.  Skills developed as children can extend into adulthood and become second nature.  Bible Skills can be lots of fun!  Use the following…