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Fields Ready for Harvest

I make my way down the stairs and out the door of the downtown Minneapolis offices of Children Desiring God–get in my car, and begin the 45-mile-drive home. At about...

"Hooks" and Illustrations

In her seminar, “Effective Teaching Strategies,” teacher Liz Stein talks about the purpose of using "hooks" and illustrations when teaching children and gives some practical tips about how to do...

Preparing Your Heart Before You Teach

A great one-minute reminder and challenge as you prepare to minister children this coming week. https://vimeo.com/75439444

Creative Classroom Ideas: Books of the Bible Games

In previous posts, we shared the "clothesline" activity for helping children learn the books of the Bible. Here are some fun, additional activities to expand your repertoire. To complete most of these...

Trusting the Gospel in Our Parenting

Pastor William Farley reminds us of the importance of trusting in the Gospel to transform our children's hearts. Some parents trust in a particular school. Others trust in the ability...

Leading Children in God-Centered Worship

I have a great appreciation for the men and women whom God has gifted in leading children in God-centered worship. They go beyond the" light and fluffy" approach that has...