Bible Study / Daily Devotionals / Personal Growth

Devotional Oswald Chambers "My Utmost for His Highest" - This daily devotional is a collection of Oswald Chambers teachings compiled by his wife into a daily devotional format. It's presented here in the original English. (FREE)
Devotional Our Daily Bread - Radio Bible Class Ministries' popular daily devotional message. (FREE)
Devotional The Upper Room - Daily spirit-lifting anecdotes from Guideposts publications. (FREE)
Devotional Podcast 1 Year Daily Audio Bible - One year through the Bible with Nashville, TN based record producer, Photographer and Graphic Artist Brian Hardin. Every week a different Bible translation is selected and read through this audio podcast. Available through ITunes (FREE)
Devotional Podcast UpWords With Max Lucado - With more than 39 million books sold worldwide, Max Lucado has touched millions with his signature storytelling writing style. Each weekday you can download a new inspirational one-minute message from MaxLucado.com. Available through ITunes (FREE)
Online Bibles Bible Gateway is a tool for reading and researching scripture online, all in the language or translation of your choice! It provides advanced searching capabilities, which allow readers to find and compare particular passages in scripture based on keywords, phrases, or scripture reference. (FREE)

 

Resources for Teachers & Children's Pastors
Activity Pages Crossmap Kids - Connect the Dots (FREE)
Activity Pages Firefighters For Christ - Downloadable activity sheets for over 325 bible lessons for K - 6th grade. (FREE)
Activity Pages Sharon's Place - Downloadable activity sheets (FREE)
Bible Stories Children's Chapel Bible Stories (FREE)
Bible Stories Sharon's Place Children's Bible Stories (FREE)
Coloring Sheets Crossmap Kids - Coloring Pages (FREE)
Coloring Sheets Sermons 4 Kids - Bible related coloring pages (FREE)
Music Ronnie Caldwell Peaceable Kingdom Ministries - Ronnie Caldwell has produced 3 music albums. “Have Fun, Please God”, “Children’s Church Classics-1" and "Children's Church Classics-2". The music is energetic and contemporary..
Music Uncle Charlie and Upward Bound Ministries - Children's worship leader "Uncle Charlie" Bancroft proves that kids can get excited about praising God!  Music samples are available online.  Check it out, some really great music is available for your kids church program.
Podcast Children's Ministry Talk - Podcast providing encouragement for children's ministry leaders, by children's ministry leaders, on all things related to children's ministry. Available through ITunes (FREE)
Training Children's Ministry University Online - This is a 30 credit certificate program in children's ministries which can be completed completely online. ($$$$)

 

Variety Arts Ministries
Evangelist/Varity Arts 4 Merry Hearts - The Scott Family from Roanoke Va., utilizes variety arts such illusion, ventriloquism, chalk art, to share a message of hope and joy that only Christ can give.  They would love to use their talents to help you, your group, or organization laugh, learn and develop a Merry Heart.
Evangelist/Varity Arts Dyno-Might Ministries, Inc - Revs. Rob & Deb Diehl have been teaching since 1984 through puppetry, clowning, mime, storytelling and gospel illusions. Available for Camps, Children's Revivals, Family Worship or Children's Church, they are dedicated to the telling of God's "Good News" to leaders of the future with excitement and enthusiasm. They are speakers and workshop leaders at regional conferences. The Diehl's have ministered since 1995 full-time in 22 States to more than 10,000 children, traveling over 100,000 miles. They are now based out of Roanoke, VA
Evangelist/Varity Arts Kingdom Treasure Company - The purpose of KTCO is to lead children to Christ and help them develop a stronger relationship with Him using a fast-paced and energetic program. We actively involve children in worship and present the gospel through music, puppets, stories, drama, and unusual object lessons. We are available to speak in camps, Vacation Bible Schools, revivals, retreats and training workshops. Based in Roanoke VA, contact Cheryl Riddle at 540.366.7943 or 540.312.9180
Email: KTCOCheryl@juno.com
Evangelist/Varity Arts Vertical Kids Ministry - Rev. Earl and Kimberly Long are full time Children and Family Evangelists/Entertainers and have performed hundreds of shows up and down the East Coast, Mid West and in the Bahamas and in hundreds of venues including schools, churches, camps, parks, civic auditoriums and on cruise ships. They have performed in venues with Mercy Me, Jeremy Camp, Superchic[k], Big Daddy Weave, Shane and Shane, Skillet, Bebo Norman, Natalie Grant, Nicole C. Mullen, Sanctus Real, Grits, Ricky Skaggs, Starfield and Aaron Shust.

Along with dazzling effects of amazing magic and illusions, juggling, hilarious comedy, story telling, puppets and audience participation, Earl and Kimberly Long’s presentation provides a great deal of entertainment as well as a solid spiritual value. They can do a show geared for any age group or a combined age audience. It is great for kids and family events, Home Comings, Kids Church, VBS, Kid’s Crusades, Easter Egg Hunt Outreaches, Holiday Parties, Upward Basketball Awards Night and outdoor events.

Not only are they performers but they have several Creative Ministry Workshops they lead to help train teens and adults which include basic puppet training, basic juggling, basic balloon twisting, and basic Gospel magic. Check out their website at http://www.VerticalKids.com.

 

Family Entertainers
Family
Entertainer
Ralph MacPhail Comedy in Magic! - Ralph MacPhail's show is for all ages (well, ages six and up!).  He enjoys performing for kids, for adults, and especially for families.  His shows (20-minute and 30-minute) involve lots of audience participation and laughter.  Phone 540.828.6656 or email RMacPhai@Bridgewater.edu
Family
Entertainer
Rosie the Clown - Family Entertainer Rosie the Clown provides face painting, balloon twisting, personalized singing / balloon telegrams, glitter tattoos, story telling and/or games for kids of all ages.  Her work is always family friendly and adds the WOW factor to any gathering, whether it is a child’s birthday party, a family reunion, special recognition event or a company picnic. Contact her at www.rosiedclown.com