In one church in McCaysville, Georgia, USA, children’s ministry director Sally Morris decided to work on producing a kids’ curriculum to go alongside Love Your Church by Tony Merida. It meant that the children and young people in her church could follow the same teaching plan as the adults, so that the whole church learned together. After completing the curriculum in her own context, Sally sent us what she’d written, asking if it could be offered to other churches.... continue reading
Selecting creative, interactive and easy-to-use resources for Sunday School will help your session run all the more smoothly, all while engaging young hearts with big Bible truths. Here are some recommended books and series that are suitable for different age groups and can be enjoyed in a Sunday School setting.... continue reading
I have never found prayer comes particularly naturally to me. I find it hard to concentrate and stop my mind wandering, and I regularly realise I need to repent of moving through my day without praying much at all. I know that prayer is a gift and a privilege, but I find it hard to live that out.... continue reading
I once taught a 10-year-old Sunday School student named "Chicken." That was how he introduced himself when he strolled into class ten minutes late soaking wet from walking to church in the rain. His real name was David and he was a hoot, especially as he gasped and groaned hearing Bible stories for the first time. Each Sunday, he came and revelled in the love of others and love of God before slinking to the back of the church where I discovered he often sat by himself.... continue reading
A few years ago, as part of our Tales That Tell the Truth series, I wrote a book called Jesus and the Lions’ Den. Yes, you read that right—it says Jesus, not Daniel. But why?... continue reading
This collection of resources, based on the bestselling storybook, is a favourite for kids and their families—and it’s a great way of teaching children the Christmas story. Read on for details of all our resources based on The Christmas Promise. ... continue reading
Knowing how to talk about the Christmas story with your kids in a fresh way year after year can be a challenge, especially if your kids span a large age range. This three-lesson series for 3-12-year-olds is a great resource to use alongside The Christmas Promise storybook in the run-up to Christmas, whether at home or at church. ... continue reading
Transitions are shown to be crucial. Whether it’s the first term of full-time school or the start of University, it is at the points of change where faith is often built (or discarded).... continue reading
Here are some insider tips on how to use our fun freebies to help kids interact with the truth of God's word after reading our books.... continue reading
We're so excited about the new Training Young Hearts Series by Abbey Wedgeworth. Read on for a sneak peek at the concept behind these lift-the-flap board books, as well as to see their framework.... continue reading