Danielle Bell

Danielle has over 24 years of children’s ministry experience with a passion to share, disciple, and shepherd children and families with the message of Jesus. She currently serves as minister to children at the Dawson Family of Faith in Birmingham, Alabama. Danielle is a respected children’s ministry leader and trainer and has spoken regionally at local churches and nationally at children’s ministry conferences. (CPC, ETCH, KidMin conference). She is a curriculum writer for Sermons4Kids (sermons4kids.com) and has also written for Gospel project kids (gospelproject.com/kids). Danielle currently serves as the children’s ministry content editor at churchleaders.com and teaches in the Children's Ministry Certificate program a beadiscple.com. Danielle was named by Children’s Ministry Magazine as one of the Top 20 children’s ministry leaders to watch. Danielle’s blog, dandibell.com, was named one of the top 100 kids ministry blogs by ministry-to-children.com

The Lord’s Prayer Sunday School Lesson

Kids are the church of today so why don't we make it a priority to teach them to learn how to pray now. One...

5 Ways to Engage Families at a VBS Family Night

Vacation Bible School is one of the most exciting weeks of the year. Whether in the day, night, or on consecutive weekends, the impact made by VBS can leave a lasting legacy. One way to ensure the message of VBS goes well beyond the walls of the church is to make sure to engage families in a VBS family night. 

Easter Basket Ideas – 23 Gifts to Grow Your Child’s Faith

As a veteran children's ministry leader and a mom, I have rounded up some of my favorite resources that will make sure your Easter baskets are faith-filled. Descriptions and links are provided.

20 Ministry Lessons Learned in 20 Years

Some of the most effective ministry lessons are learned from mistakes and in-the-trenches ministry experiences. If you are new in ministry, here are some tips from someone with 20 full-time years of kids ministry experience to help you avoid pitfalls and burnout in ministry.

A Kids Worship Conversation With Yancy

If you are passionate about kids ministry, you are passionate about kids worship. Kids ministry leaders long to see kids and families worship in Spirit and in Truth.

Family Advent Launches December 1—Don’t Miss It

Families are so busy during the holiday season that it is challenging to take time to focus on what matters most. We all want our children to recognize that Christmas is about Jesus. This resource gives families an easy and fun way to take a few minutes each day to focus on Him.

Thanksgiving Wall—Helping Kids and Families Appreciate Your Volunteers

The past two years I have started having a “thank you” wall so teachers and volunteers know how much we appreciate them.

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