The Sunday School Zone Blog
The Sunday School Zone Blog contains insights on children’s spiritual formation as well as tips, ideas, and suggestions to help Christian parents and leaders as they work with kids of all abilities (and even adults with special needs) at home, church, and school. If you would like to contribute to the blog, please visit our Writer Inquiries page and then send us an explanatory email at [email protected] describing the kind of writing you’d like to do. We welcome those who have something of substance to say to Christian parents and teachers of children. You already know that Sunday School Zone offers tons of free, printable Bible activities for kids. If you think you’d like to contribute, please read more…
Scripture-Based Advent Resources for Families
In children’s ministry, we know that dads and moms are commanded to disciple their children. Check out Deuteronomy 6. One of the ways we equip parents to fulfill this command is by resourcing them. Advent is the perfect time to do this! Many parents are more open and committed to intentional Bible reading during the…
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Embracing Holy Rest
Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Have you…
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Seasons of Change
Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons. – Daniel 2:20-21a Right when you think you’ve got this thing of life figured out; you’re serving in the right spot, you’re surrounded by the right people, you’re settled in the right location- BAM-…
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Pause to Pray, Then Plan
Do you have next week in your kidmin planned out? What about the rest of the month? The quarter? The next year? Or is each week a scramble of chaos, trying to get all of the plans made and all of the things done? Whether you are a detail-oriented person or more of a big-picture…
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Shine Your Light – Operation Christmas Child
“Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 I spent most of my childhood doing my homework in the dark under a burning gas lamp. My country in the Middle East was swathed in darkness physically and spiritually. Persecution fell heavy on…
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From Summer Moments to Lifelong Discipleship
By Teresa Roberts, author of Raising Disciples: Guiding Your Kids into a Faith of Their Own As summer fades into the rhythm of a new school year, parents and ministry leaders often reflect on the impact of those busy months. Camps, Vacation Bible School, and summer service projects create incredible mountaintop moments for our kids—experiences…
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3 Practical Ways to Strengthen Your Ministry Toolbox
Children’s ministry leaders are always building—building programs, building relationships, and most importantly, building a foundation of faith in the lives of kids. Like any builder, you need the right tools in your hands, and at the KidMin Leadership Gathering 2025, we’ll be exploring some of those tools. Until then, here are three practical ways to…
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Back-to-School With a Point!
Another school year is on the horizon. It’s time for alarm clocks to be set, lunches to be made, backpacks to be packed, buses to be filled, school bells to ring, things to be learned, and homework to be done. With all those things, some kids may be feeling a little dread or anxiety about…
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Song of the Seasons Children’s Book
Consider the lilies of the field.. how they grow. (Luke 12:27) I’m not sure where you live in the world, but here in Michigan, the day lilies are about to burst into glorious yellow bloom, the birds are singing to herald each dawn, and summer is on our doorstep. Summer’s arrival, when many of our…
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