Children's Ministry Leaders
Find helpful articles and tips for helping children's ministry flourish at your church. Share with families to equip them to teach the faith at home.
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Faithful in Prayer: June 2023 Everyday Faith Calendar
There’s a joke in my family that my older sister was baptized in the kitchen sink by my maternal grandmother. I have no idea whether the tale is tall or true, but I can imagine it might...
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Teaching Ideas for the Catechism: The Lord’s Prayer, Petitions 1–4
The Lord’s Prayer is the next portion of Luther’s Small Catechism we will be thinking through for ideas on how to teach Law and Gospel.
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Secrets to a Stress-Free Summer Sunday School
How are your summer Sunday School plans coming along? If you’re anything like me, it’s possible that you may not be quite as prepared as you’d like to be. Between Easter events,...
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Making Space: May 2023 Everyday Faith Calendar
I walk into the sanctuary with my newborn daughter strapped into a baby carrier and a diaper bag on my back. I’m only a few minutes early to service, but it’s a relatively empty space....
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How to Keep Kids Engaged at God's Living Water VBS
The summer ushers in nice weather, fun activities, and the arrival of VBS! One of the best things about VBS is the fact that children of all ages are welcomed to learn more about Jesus....
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3 Verses for Parenthood: April 2023 Everyday Faith Calendar
Having my daughter last spring has definitely changed my walk with Christ. Busy days come with sleepless nights and quiet moments are often broken with cute coos and not-as-cute cries...
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Essentials for Your Church Busy Bag
Going to church as a family is a blessing. When young children are a part of your family, you need to think ahead when it comes to church. Families with young children may need to ask...
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Teaching Ideas for the Catechism: Apostles’ Creed Articles I and III
As we move on from the Ten Commandments portion of Luther’s Small Catechism, we will look at two articles of the Apostles’ Creed and examine what they mean. We will use Law and Gospel to...
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2023 CPH Spring Catalog
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Keeping the Faith: March 2023 Everyday Faith Calendar
“I’d be LIVID if someone prayed with/to/at my kids.” My heart leapt into my throat and then sank as I read these words from a Facebook group on parenting. The original post had asked for...
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5 Resources to Teach Kids about Lent
The season of Lent is a time to reflect on repentance, grow in love, and recognize Jesus’ work on the cross. Lent connects us to the Bride of Christ throughout all time and all places. It...
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Teaching Ideas for the Catechism: Commandments Six through Ten
One of the challenges of teaching the Ten Commandments is helping students to understand that God’s directives and prohibitions are broader than they seem.
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Repetition: February 2023 Everyday Faith Calendar
The words of Proverbs 3:1–4 tumble around in my head and heart often as I go through my day with my three small children:
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Month-by-Month VBS Planning Guide
Vacation Bible School is a great tool for engagement, learning about Jesus, and sharing the Gospel. It is a big undertaking to plan and put together a successful VBS.
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Teaching Ideas for the Catechism: First Five Commandments
The month of January marks not only a new year but the start of a fresh series of blogs for Sunday School teachers. The plan over the coming months is to reflect upon and offer teaching...
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A Look Inside My First Catechism
My First Catechism is a wonderful tool to help teachers and families introduce Luther's Small Catechism to kids. The book is filled with engaging illustrations and kid-friendly language to help teach
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Building: January 2023 Everyday Faith Calendar
“Can you please help me, Mom?”My six-year-old son asked me this when he was working on a new LEGO building bricks set and got stuck on a step in the directions.
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Light in Darkness: December 2022 Everyday Faith Calendar
Have you ever walked through a familiar room in the dark? It is probably a room you would not think twice about walking through during the day. But suddenly, when you walk through it in...
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VBS 2023 Overview: God’s Living Water
This summer at Vacation Bible School, we’re covered in Jesus’ grace! Our theme for this year, God’s Living Water: Covered in Jesus’ Grace, is inspired by 1 Timothy 1:14, which says, “The...
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Unboxing Wise Men Seek the Savior Family Activity Kit | Family Advent Calendar & Treasure Hunt
Take a look inside the Wise Men Seek the Savior family Advent kit. Use this kit to celebrate Christmas while keeping the focus on Jesus with your family at home or in your Christian classroom. The k
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