Children's Ministry Inspiration Vault

Children’s Ministry Lesson Ideas for Freedom and Liberty Celebrations

grlinn — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 15:27:17 +0000

Countries around the world celebrate national holidays of freedom, liberty and independence. Some of the names include: Independence Day, Canada Day, Australia Day, New Zealand Day, Confederation Day, National Day, Bastille Day, Merdeka Day, Liberation Day, and St. Patrick’s Day. There is a list of names and dates for each country at http://www.kidsturncentral.com/holidays/glossary/defindependence.htm. How can you, [...]

Good Ideas for Children’s Ministry

grlinn — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 04:59:36 +0000

What have been some of your best ideas for children’s ministry? I recall back in 1985, while traveling doing evangelistic services, I had created the most unusual contraption for working four puppets at the same time. Alisa and I had a puppet stage and several puppets that we included in our nightly programs and I [...]

Can People Trust You With Their Hearts?

grlinn — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:56:50 +0000

As I reached out to minister to someone yesterday, they responded with a comment that deeply impacted my thoughts and challenged my spirit. I want to pass it along to you today and pray that you will be challenged as well. You and I are working together to achieve the extraordinary in the lives of [...]

How to Have Clarity During Strenuous Ministry

grlinn — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:52:56 +0000

Consider this quote, “The eagle that soars in the upper air does not worry itself how it is to cross rivers.” Gladys Aylward, an English missionary to China, had a remarkable insight that she shared through that brief illustration. It brings our thoughts to Isaiah 40:31 where the prophet shows us the pathway to not [...]

His Power for His Purposes – Challenge for Ministry Leaders

AJLinn — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:49:17 +0000

What in your life do you desire to see God’s power completely revolutionize? Your ministry? Your family life? Your health? Your finances? Recently I was doing a study on Ephesians 3:20, one of my favorite verses, “Now to God Who, by consequence of the action of His power that is at work [...]

An Object Lesson for Children’s Ministry Leaders

grlinn — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:43:57 +0000

Have you ever considered what you could learn from a box turtle? The box turtle is an amazing creature with a remarkable self-preservation system. Imagine a little lad taking a stick and playing around with a box turtle as the small creature was crawling across the lawn toward a small wooded area. [...]

Do Those to Whom You Minister See Jesus Christ?

grlinn — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:41:28 +0000

Here is a thought provoking question for you today… Do those to whom you minister see the ‘real’ Christ Jesus? God calls to us several times in the New Testament to become “Imitators” of Christ – “Imitators” of God. What exactly does that mean? Where do we begin? As I was leading a training [...]

Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Children’s Day Sunday School – Children’s Church Bible Lessons

CMIV — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:17:27 +0000

Are you looking for creative Bible lessons to use in your Sunday School and Children’s Church services for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or Children’s Day? Children’s Ministry Today has a great selection of lessons and games for your Christian Church holiday services at the www.ChildrensMinistryToday.com website. Each Mother’s, Father’s, and Children’s Day lesson is excitingly designed to powerfully [...]

Follow God’s Plan for Your Life

grlinn — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:15:53 +0000

Needed: 3-legged unassembled night stand, old shirt For a long time, I have needed a night stand to go next to my bed so I bought one of these all purpose, easy-to-assemble tables. Here’s the top and here are the 3 legs. (Show top.) It’s just the right size because I needed space for a lamp [...]

Recruiting Workers and Gaining Support for Your Ministry

grlinn — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:05:41 +0000

Do you struggle recruiting workers? Does ministry sometimes appear to be an activity of organized chaos? Do you feel it difficult to gain the support and vision from other leaders or the rest of the church body for what you desire to accomplish in the Children’s Ministry Department? I am going to give you a plan [...]