Childrens

Teaching the Bible Through Words and Pictures

This video explains how the My Learn to Read Bible uses the Rebus Method - a teaching method combining words with pictures helps children learning to read gain confidence and experience as they follow the stories in a fun and illustrated way. Designed for use with children aged 4-7 this collec...

April 11th, 2013 - Posted & Written by Anna Hockley

What's In The Bible... So Far

If you’ve never heard of Buck Denver, Phil Vischer and my personal favourite, ‘The Old Testament New Testament Song’ here’s what you and your kids have been missing.

April 5th, 2013 - Posted & Written by James Warwood

Jesus... Our Superhero

Super Man, Wonder Women, Banana Man, The Fantastic Four, Green Arrow, Spider Man… and Jesus!

April 4th, 2013 - Posted & Written by James Warwood

Andy Robb Unpacks Creativity & the Gift of Tongues

Let me nail my colours to the mast at the outset. I am a creative, through and through. That’s the way God has made me and that’s very much part of who I am.

March 31st, 2013 - Posted & Written by The Editor

Make a Crazy Noise for God

Join the Hillsong Kids team for this fun and colourful rendition of 'Free as a Bee' as featured on the Crazy Noise DVD. Designed for pre-school children and the young at heart get your dancing shoes on for tons of fun kids praise and worship! If you're looking for more children's praise and wo...

March 27th, 2013 - Posted & Written by Anna Hockley

Don't Get Left Behind, Get Swiped Away!

After the success of the ‘Left Behind Series’, we've all been searching the book shelves for the next thrilling apocalyptic fiction series. I know I have... and Evan Angler's first book in the series, ‘Swipe’ may have called an end to the search for tweenagers everywhere.

March 27th, 2013 - Posted & Written by James Warwood

Choosing Christian Fiction for Boys 7 to 12

Choosing the Christian Fiction For Your 7 to 12 Year Old Boys to read – and know they’ll read it, isn’t easy. They don’t want to be seen with the ‘kid’s stuff’ that younger boys carry around, but they're not quite ready for what teens and older are reading.

March 22nd, 2013 - Posted & Written by Aaron Lewendon

Get Ready for the Good News with Buck Denver

Phil Vischer, Buck Denver and friends have finally reached the New Testament and What's in the Bible Volume 10 is packed full of Good News! Quality entertainment; Buck doesn't disappoint! He and his friends will teach your kids about the New Testament and what Jesus has done for them. Particul...

March 21st, 2013 - Posted & Written by Anna Hockley

God's Word for Teens Bursts Off the Pages

The New Century Version (NCV) Youth Bible with its striking starburst hard cover has UK English spellings, grammar, and lifestyle guidance for teen-life in today’s complex world.

March 21st, 2013 - Posted & Written by Les Ellison

Oliver Twist As You've Never Heard It Before

Dickens’ orphan captured the hearts and stirred of the conscience of 19th century London. Now 21st century Christian charity, Focus on the Family, hopes to do the same worldwide with its new Oliver Twist Radio Theatre dramatisation. Christian Marketplace Client Manager, Eric Siewert, recall...

March 21st, 2013 - Posted & Written by The Editor

Bestselling Bible Stories for Small Hands

Struggling to find children’s books for your prize-giving service? Well here’s your answer – The ‘My Very First’ Series. Here are three reasons why we think we’ve found your solution:

March 21st, 2013 - Posted & Written by James Warwood

Make an Easter Frog with Jocelyn Miller

Looking for fun crafts to keep children entertained over the Easter period? Well look no further than this cool Easter frog taken from My Carry-Along Easter. In this video, author and creator Jocelyn Miller gives you step by step instructions; from the materials you need to what to do once you've...

March 14th, 2013 - Posted & Written by Jo Pountney

12 Prize Giving Books Children Will Love

Celebrating the children who attend our churches, schools and clubs is the primary reason for Prize-Giving events – but it can also be the perfect opportunity to provide fun, relevant and engaging books that encourage children to grow in faith.

March 8th, 2013 - Posted & Written by Anna Hockley

Messy Church is About to get a Whole Lot Messier!

Introducing the latest resource from the Messy Church store cupboard – Get Messy! May – August 2013 (the first of a four-monthly magazine for leaders & volunteers).

March 8th, 2013 - Posted & Written by James Warwood

Preview Swipe, Dystopian Fiction for Teens

Get gripped by this edgy dystopia teen fiction series following the story of Logan Langly who finds himself caught up in a futuristic world. If you loved The Hunger Games or 1984 then you will love Swipe,a fast-paced youth novel from author Evan Angler. Read what we think about the book at t...

March 7th, 2013 - Posted & Written by Jo Pountney

Entertain + Educate = Edutainment!

‘Edutainment’ seems to be the current trend for teaching Sunday school/Christian learning at home in America, which is slowly trickling into the British Church. It blends an engaging, funny DVD with Christian teaching. But do DVDs lead a child to a meaningful spiritual experience through ent...

March 1st, 2013 - Posted & Written by James Warwood

The Power of Reading to Children

The very best thing we can do for our children's development is read to them. All the studies scream it out, all our primary school teachers swear by it, and even Chelsea footballer, Frank Lampard, has decided to get involved!

February 22nd, 2013 - Posted & Written by James Warwood

How Do You Get 'Propitiation' Into A Kid's Song?

Though some of you may never have heard of Australia’s biggest children’s singer-songwriter, Colin Buchanan is fast becoming one of the most popular in his field.With over 240,000 units sold of both his 11 albums and accompanying DVDs you will be sure to be singing along to some of Colin’...

February 21st, 2013 - Posted & Written by Anna Hockley

3 New Holiday Club Ideas for 2013

Having been involved in running and implementing Holiday Clubs in the past, I have become a ‘Holiday Club Evangelist’. Nothing, and I mean nothing, beats establishing and building relationships with families in your community than offering to entertain their children in the school holidays! ...

February 15th, 2013 - Posted & Written by James Warwood

9 Essential Foundations for Youth Leaders

Doug Fields, author of ‘Purpose Driven Youth Ministry’, wrote his quintessential guide to Youth Work over 10 years ago. Having sold over 300,000 copies, the popular guide has been re-released to Youth Workers keen to reach, teach and equip young people. I take a look at the book to see whethe...

February 10th, 2013 - Posted & Written by James Warwood