Curriculum
| Whether you are a large church with several children's programs
or small church with a Bible class you will need to have curriculum. You
can write your own, or you can purchase a variety of pre-planned or
pre-packaged curriculums. The prices and styles are as varied as the
companies. Some churches are pretty well locked in to their denominations
material, while others have the opportunity to shop around and find what
works best for their situation. You may pick up a book that gives you ideas and some materials for you group, or you may purchase entire curriculum packages complete with teacher's book, student books and resource packs. Below is just some of the companies that are producing Children's Ministry curriculum and products. These companies typically produce much more than just Bible class curriculum, and may be a resource to your ministry in other areas.
Gospel Light - carry many resources for children's ministry. Curriculum, books and VBS kits can be found at this company. GROUP - GROUP gets a lot of my budgeted money each year. They produce some of the best, most up-to-date material. They produce books, videos, curriculum, and the Children's Ministry Magazine. Curriculum options include Faith Weater, FW Friends, Hands On Bible Curriculum, Living Inside Out, HOB Blitz and much more. Promise Land - Check out some sharp Willow Creek material. Standard Publishing Great company for children's ministry resources. Check out their Heart Shaper material. Youth Specialties - I adapt a lot of stuff marketed for youth. Some curriculum works with 5th & 6th graders. The ideas can be adapted for most all ages. Skits, and activities work the same way.
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