Christmas is right around the corner. I love this time of year. It truly is the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year!” On the other hand, the real reason we celebrate Christmas can get lost in the hustle and bustle to get the best gifts and have the best decorated Christmas Tree. Our focus can […]
Category Archives: Preschool
I find that most people that teach in children’s ministry will sell kids short. What I mean is, they think kids are limited in their understanding of spiritual things. Some people have accused me of “going over kid’s heads” when I preach to kids. I don’t have any problem with criticism, as it comes with […]
Creating environments where God can speak to kids is indeed a crucial goal for teachers involved in preschool ministry. Here are four important steps that can help facilitate this goal: 1. SEE BEYOND THEIR CURRENT AGERecognize that every child has unique potential and value in God’s eyes. Like Hannah, who saw something special in Samuel, […]
The early years of a child’s life are crucial for a child’s overall development, including their spiritual education. While it may be challenging to directly measure the impact of early spiritual education on a child’s relationship with God, it is widely recognized that the experiences and environment provided during the preschool years play a significant […]
Ninety percent (90%) of a child’s personality is formed before the age of 5 years old. When ministering to preschool children you are establishing their foundation, in which their spiritual life will stand and be supported. You have an incredible opportunity to influence the character and development of the kids you are teaching. Don’t lose a minute. […]
Human love can be selfish. It is normal for us to put ourselves first and to think about our own needs. This is why we need God’s love. God’s love or agape love is a supernatural love. It is not normal and does not act or react normally. When someone is mean to us by […]
It is important to teach our children how to listen to their conscience and obey God in the small things. I Timothy 4:1-2, “Now the spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils: Speaking lies in hypocrisy: having the conscience […]
You may be wondering, why a Happy Birthday Jesus Christmas Curriculum? Imagine for a minute that it is your birthday and your best friend has planned a birthday party for you. You are super excited as you arrive at your party. Everybody is having a great time, but for some reason no one talks to […]
Several years ago, I had to fill in on my Wednesday night Preschool Class. Something came up at the last minute and the lead teacher couldn’t be there. So I grabbed the lesson. When I saw the lesson, I breathed a big sigh of relief. The Helmet of Salvation, this will go fine, so I […]
Many churches spend hours writing out policy manuals that nobody is reading. While I think it’s a good idea to get things in writing for reference, the truth is that most of your volunteers will not read the training manual, much less memorize your policies. One of the best ways to train and mentor volunteers is […]