Bible Themes for Children’s Church (cont.)
Cross-Promotion of Bible Themes: 6 Tips
Children’s church often functions alongside Sunday school classes, midweek programs, and family discipleship. Coordinating themes across these settings strengthens the impact. Follow these six tips:
1. Plan ahead with a yearly theme map.
Begin by creating a calendar of themes for the year. Include major holidays and series. Share this plan with all children’s ministry volunteers and teachers.
2. Align children’s church and Sunday school.
When possible, align lessons so kids hear the same main idea in both settings. If Sunday school is covering Joseph, children’s church can reinforce themes of forgiveness and God’s faithfulness.
3. Communicate with parents.
Send take-home sheets, emails, and social media updates about weekly themes. Then parents can continue the conversation at home, turning 30-minute lessons into ongoing discipleship.
4. Use multi-sensory reinforcement.
Repeat the theme through songs, Bible memory verses, crafts, skits, and games. Kids learn best through repetition and variety.
5. Stay flexible.
Sometimes you’ll need to adapt themes. Stay aware of current events, local needs, and what’s happening in your church.
6. Evaluate and refresh.
Last but not least… At the end of each quarter or year, gather feedback from volunteers, parents, and kids. Which themes stuck? Which ones need more creativity? Use this input to refresh your approach.
At children’s church, kids encounter and praise God. Bible themes for children’s church helps kids make connections, remember truths, and live out what they learn. Children will remember the themes that shaped their understanding of God’s love!
